Steven Dunn, Whiting Award Winner, Best of Young American Novelists, and Colorado Book Award Finalist
Alex Benke has been editing my novels since 2012. Both of my published novels have won state, national, and international literary awards, and I owe a large part of that to Alex’s vision and care, from the smallest details to the large picture. She treated my third novel the same way, and it’s under contract to be published. Whenever Alex edits my work, I feel like her edits are about the work itself and not what she wants, because she listens to what I’m up to, and centers her edits around making my work be the best version of itself.
Kellie, client
I cannot overstate how much I loved working with Alex on my novels. She took the time to understand my vision and provided the technical expertise, emotional depth, and encouragement to make my writing sizzle. Her help was by far the best investment I could have made in myself as a new writer.
Madeleine Broder, Founder & CEO of Writer’s Desk online courses
Alex Benke is a truly outstanding and talented editor. She has been instrumental in helping me bring my first novel to life. I cannot recommend her more highly. Alex’s story insights are diamond and gold!!!
Lindsay, client
Working with Alex completely changed how I relate to school and writing. Her coaching has given me the tools to stay organized and motivated. I don’t freak out over finals anymore! Yay!!
Erik, client
I sought out Alex as a copy editor because of her clear writing style and intelligent voice. As a therapist in private practice, it has been useful to have her expertise in psychology to copyedit the delicate subject material involved in advertising mental health services.
Thuyanh, colleague & friend
Alex is great to work with because of their high EQ and open mindness. I feel as if I can work with them on any type of material and I know it will be read with tenderness and they'll offer a different perspective. Highly recommend!
Siena, UMass student
Alex is pretty much the Ms. Frizzle of creative writing. Her ideas are bold and often surprising, her enthusiasm is infectious, and she treats us with such kindness and empathy that even the most challenging projects end up being a lot of fun.
Brian, colleague & friend