allyson longueira
Editor, Designer, Professor, Publishing Expert
Award-winning, professionally trained editor and designer and former publisher Allyson Longueira brings a professionally trained eye and the industry expertise to make sure your book gets the love and care it deserves.
The one-stop shop for all of your book publication needs.
A PARTNER FOR YOUR PROJECT
Publishing a successful novel or nonfiction book requires collaboration with someone who brings a professionally trained eye and the industry expertise to make sure your book gets the love and care it deserves.
20+ Years Experience
As an award-winning, professionally trained editor and designer and former publisher, I will make sure your book meets industry standards and reader expectations as well as help prepare it for publication so you can sell it.
A Rare Find
Your book reflects your unique voice and storytelling. My services are also unique in that I bring not only professional editing experience but also professional design experience and professional publishing experience to our partnership. My own unique set of skills and perspective mean you will have one well-rounded and highly skilled point of contact for all your book publishing needs.
MY SERVICES
FICTION AND NONFICTION EDITING
A great edit doesn’t change your voice—it amplifies it. I approach manuscripts with a dual lens: a deep appreciation for narrative mechanics and a meticulous eye for industry-standard precision. From high-level structural overhauls to the final, granular polish, your text is in expert hands.
Genre Versatility: Extensive experience across all genres and ages, including speculative fiction (sci-fi/fantasy), literary, romance, mystery/thrillers, children’s and middle grade books, memoir, and deeply researched academic or narrative nonfiction.
Developmental & Structural Editing: Evaluating pacing, character arcs, world-building logic in fiction, and structural clarity and argumentative flow in nonfiction.
Copyediting & Line Editing: Refining syntax, enhancing cadence, and ensuring absolute stylistic consistency while adhering to industry standards like The Chicago Manual of Style.
COVER AND INTERIOR DESIGN
Books are visual experiences. A beautifully designed book grabs the reader’s eye and makes them want to read more.
Visual Continuity: Selecting the perfect font pairings and interior details makes a world of difference, even with templates like the one Vellum provides. I will give your book a signature aesthetic that rivals traditional publishing houses.
A Compelling Cover: Your cover needs to be branded for your genre and your writing style, and it needs to grab the reader quickly. I have designed more than 1,000 book covers over the years, and I stay on top of cover trends to give you the best cover to sell your book.
Custom Interior Typography & Layout: I craft elegant, highly readable interiors using industry-leading tools like Adobe InDesign for complex paper books and Vellum for both print and eBook formats.
Print-on-Demand (POD) & Distribution Prep: Building on your book’s front cover design, I can design and build full-wrap covers for paperbacks and hardcovers optimized perfectly for global distribution platforms, including IngramSpark, KDP, and independent print runs.
MARKETING MATERIALS
A brilliant book still needs to find its audience. Your marketing assets should be just as polished and compelling as the prose inside your novel. I can create high-impact promotional collateral needed to launch successfully and sustain reader engagement.
Contact me to discuss your next book project.
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