Welcome! I'm Alyse Diamond, a freelance editor of prescriptive non-fiction books in the areas of health and wellness, lifestyle, cooking, fitness, parenting, and psychology. Most recently I was the associate editorial director at Harmony / Rodale Books at Penguin Random House. Over my sixteen-year career I have worked with authors at all stages of the publishing process—from idea development and book proposals to the outlining, architecting, and editing of full manuscripts. My expertise lies in close line edits to refine your message and clarity of prose, honing the visual identity of designed books so they stand out in the marketplace, and working closely with first-time authors to shepherd them through the publishing process with a caring, inclusive, and non-intimidating approach.
I hold a Master of Science in Publishing degree from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Emory University. When I have free time, you can find me exploring Los Angeles with my husband and daughter, baking, creating flower arrangements, reading non-fiction of all stripes, and tutoring elementary-aged students in Los Angeles in English language arts.
I hold a Master of Science in Publishing degree from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Emory University. When I have free time, you can find me exploring Los Angeles with my husband and daughter, baking, creating flower arrangements, reading non-fiction of all stripes, and tutoring elementary-aged students in Los Angeles in English language arts.
