ASHLEY
BROWN

EDITOR

 

I am a deeply caring editor who loves helping writers with varied backgrounds to most effectively communicate their stories, knowledge, and experiences--fostering connection and understanding among us. I have over a decade of experience editing nonfiction, memoir, literary fiction, essays, poetry, and magazines. I do freelance copyediting for Penguin Random House, have served as the editor of numerous publications and mission-driving organizations, and work regularly with personal clients to prepare their manuscripts for publication. I offer copy and line editing for both fiction and nonfiction, and my niche in developmental editing is nonfiction/memoir. 

 

WRITER

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I am the author of two non-fiction books, and I've done freelance writing for numerous publications including Spirituality & Health magazine, Edible Austin, Rock & Vine, Tribeza: Austin Curated, Cuteness.com, and more. 

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EDUCATOR

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I have a BA in English and Education from Washington University in St. Louis and a master's in Liberal Studies. I've been teaching in one way or another since graduating college in 2001. I taught English at Episcopal High School in Houston for seven years. When I moved to Oklahoma, I worked as a private tutor in the test prep realm for a few years. And I've been teaching writing and communication remotely for the University of Oklahoma since 2013.

 

AND...

 

I'm an animal welfare advocate, proud animal mom, runner and mild fitness nut, amateur gardener, introvert, music lover, day tripper, silence junkie, and tree hugger. I live in beautiful Wimberley, Texas, with my family: Rod Picott, Lacey dog, cats Stoney and Dylan, and "Ashley's Asses," Pepper and Molly.