“What is this special quality that makes me look forward to editing Alison’s work? It’s her ability to humanize every story she writes. She gives voice to people who we don’t normally hear from, and finds the unique in the everyday. She captures the most relatable, stirring and emotional angles in every story she pursues. Whether she’s writing about religion, health, immigration or something totally different, Alison’s stories are people stories.”
— Saleema Syed, editor at the Chicago Tribune
“Alison Bowen is a talented writer who helped produce our landmark global insights report in record time at the highest quality. She organized expert interviews in less than a month, delivering against challenging deadlines and across shifting narratives. The final report was lyrical and a joy to read, showcasing her strong storytelling skillset that brought life to our B2B marketing materials. I’d hire her again in an instant.”
— Emily Anne Epstein, head of editorial at a technology company
“Having Alison as a freelance editor makes my job as Editorial Director so much easier! Alison is an extremely sharp and compassionate editor; she works with writers to get their best results and pushes them in the right ways. She has a fantastic network of writers at her fingertips and will jump in as a writer herself when the assignment or deadline calls for it. She’s also very organized and methodical, so nothing falls through the cracks when it’s in her hands. Alison can tackle any editorial task, from coming up with big-picture ideas for an article series or magazine issue to copyediting or uploading content in our CMS. Plus, she’s a delight to work with and approaches any challenge with positivity and good humor.”
— Megan Bungeroth, editorial director of Drive magazine