Ashley Petry: Writer & Editor
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Ashley Petry
​Writer & Editor

Professional Writing and Editing Services

The written word, perfected.

Think about the miracle of written language. The English alphabet has just 26 characters, yet those letters in nearly infinite combinations can communicate the whole range of human experience. As a writer, I use language to tell compelling and memorable stories about travel, food and drink, and the arts. As an editor, I help my clients tell their own stories in the best possible way, every time.
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Writing Expertise

As a freelance writer based in Indianapolis, my specialties are Midwest travel, food and drink, and the arts. I'm the author of several books about Indianapolis, including the following:
  • Indianapolis: An Illustrated Timeline (2021)
  • Secret Indianapolis: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure (2019)
  • 100 Things to Do in Indianapolis Before You Die, Second Edition (2018)
  • 100 Things to Do in Indianapolis Before You Die (2015)

My articles have appeared in dozens of publications, including the following:
  • Condé Nast Traveler
  • USA Today
  • Midwest Living
  • AAA Home & Away
  • Indianapolis Monthly
  • The Indianapolis Star

Editing Expertise

My experience spans multiple literary genres, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. I also do editing work for corporate and nonprofit clients. Here's the short version of my client list:
  • Reedy Press
  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Booth Books (formerly Pressgang)
  • Booth (a literary journal)
  • American Journal Experts
  • Author Solutions
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