Published Books & Editorial Portfolio
Alice Osborn has spent nearly two decades helping writers bring their stories to life. As both a published author and a professional editor, she understands the writing process from every perspective.
Whether collaborating with authors on anthologies, publishing her own poetry collections, or coaching writers through novels and memoirs, Alice has dedicated her career to helping meaningful stories reach readers.
The books below represent just a portion of her publishing experience and reflect the same thoughtful editing, attention to detail, and commitment she brings to every manuscript.
Ready to publish your own book? Whether you’re still writing your first draft or preparing for publication, Alice can help you take the next step.
Books Edited by Alice Osborn
Great books are built through collaboration. As an editor, Alice has worked alongside authors to strengthen their manuscripts while preserving each writer’s unique voice. Her editorial experience spans fiction, memoir, nonfiction, poetry, and anthologies.
Tattoos: A Main Street Rag Anthology
Edited by Alice Osborn
This nationally published anthology brings together fifteen authors from across the United States, each exploring the deeply personal stories behind tattoos. Through fiction that ranges from humorous to heartbreaking, the collection reveals the memories, identities, and life experiences represented by body art.
Creatures of Habitat: A Main Street Rag Anthology
Edited by Alice Osborn
Home shapes every one of us. This anthology features stories, essays, and poems from writers around the country examining the meaning of home—its comforts, struggles, memories, and transformations. The collection highlights the universal experiences that connect us through place and family..
Books Written by Alice Osborn
For more than two decades, Alice Osborn has written, edited, and coached authors across fiction, memoir, nonfiction, and poetry. Her own published work reflects the same storytelling expertise she brings to every manuscript she edits.
Whether exploring family relationships, memory, resilience, or the extraordinary hidden inside everyday life, Alice’s books demonstrate her commitment to honest, compelling writing.
Heroes Without Capes
A memoir by Alice Osborn
This poetry collection explores the courage, loneliness, humor, and humanity found in both extraordinary and everyday lives. Through dramatic monologues and narrative poems, Alice examines what it truly means to be a hero, drawing inspiration from history, mythology, and popular culture.
After the Steaming Stops
A poetry collection by Alice Osborn
Narrative poems that explore childhood memories, family relationships, identity, and the wonder found in everyday life. Rich with vivid imagery and emotional honesty, these poems invite readers into moments both ordinary and unforgettable.
Unfinished Projects
A poetry collection by Alice Osborn
An acclaimed collection of narrative poems balancing pain, humor, hope, and reflection. From motherhood and family to ordinary moments transformed into something profound, Unfinished Projects showcases Alice’s distinctive voice and careful craftsmanship.
Why Working With a Published Author Matters
Writing a book requires far more than good grammar.
It demands structure, pacing, compelling characters, emotional resonance, and a clear understanding of readers’ expectations. Because Alice has written, edited, and published books herself, she understands both the creative and practical challenges authors encounter.
Her experience includes:
- Nearly two decades of professional editing
- Published author of four poetry collections
- Editor of nationally published anthologies
- Extensive experience with fiction, memoir, nonfiction, and poetry
- Book coaching from first draft through publication
- Developmental editing, line editing, and manuscript critiques
Whether you’re writing your first book or your fifth, Alice provides thoughtful guidance designed to strengthen your manuscript while preserving your unique voice.
Ready to Bring Your Book to Life?
Every successful book begins with a strong manuscript and an experienced editor.
If you’re looking for honest feedback, professional editing, or guidance throughout the writing process, Alice would love to help.