Meet your editor.
Your stories don't have to be perfect to be powerful
Hey, I'm Ari!
Fiction editor, booklover, and the founder of Story Alchemy Editing.
My greatest joy is watching an the ember of an idea grow into a finished story that engulfs the hearts of readers. Too many brilliant writers stall from doubt, fear, or lack of support. Many others struggle to find the kind of support they need, for themselves and their stories. That’s why I want to be a guide who helps you fall back in love with your own work and cross the drafting finish line. I want you to be part of the 6% of writers who type “the end” on their stories. Wouldn’t that be amazing?
I’m a professionally trained book editor who helps writers shape bold, emotionally resonant stories that stay with readers long after the last page. I’m drawn to immersive worlds, Southeast Asian-inspired folklore, quiet magic, and slow-burn romantic subplots. I love characters with complicated hearts, layered POVs, and motivations rooted in emotional truth. Give me cozy plots, quiet plots, twisty plots, horriying plots—I’m here for all of it.
My editing approach is holistic and intuitive, rooted in craft, reader psychology, and emotional clarity. I’m not here to rewrite your story; I’m here to help you refine the one you meant to tell. Together, we’ll shape a book that speaks with your voice and lands where it matters most: in the heart of the reader.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your revision journey, I’d love to hear about your story.
About My Editing Philosophy
My mission is to preserve your creative vision of the story above all else. For there is nothing more sacred and honorable than writing the story of your heart—the one you’re meant to put to paper.
Editing is a collaboration towards that goal. Together, we’ll prepare your story for the world, and ensure it translates for readers without sacrificing the soul you’ve poured into it. Elevate where it shines. Temper where it struggles. Forge a story readers crave to connect with. Stories the reader in YOU and ME are obsessed with.
As your editor, I promise that: our collaboration will always keep your creative vision at the heart of every suggestion. I’ll support you through revisions, available up to 6 months post-edits to answer any questions or concerns you have. This process is just as much about nurturing you as a creative writer as it is about your story’s journey to publication.
About My Qualifications
Are we a good fit?
Stance On the Use of Artificial Intelligence
At Story Alchemy Editing, the human element is sacred. Every manuscript I receive is read with care and intention. My feedback reflects a blend of personal insight, professional experience, and years of honing my craft as an editor. With this in mind, I want to be transparent: no part of the editing process at Story Alchemy Editing involves AI. All fact-checking, grammar and punctuation corrections, translations, and editorial suggestions are the result of thoughtful, personalized close reading. They come from real human engagement—shaped by deep attention to your words and a sincere investment in stories that speak to the humanity in all of us. For this reason, Story Alchemy Editing only partners with writers whose manuscripts are written by humans. While using AI for early brainstorming or light editing (just as one might use tools like Grammarly or ProWritingAid) is fine, I draw a clear ethical line at using AI to write full drafts or entire novels. This studio exists to honor and support the human art of storytelling.