Alane Mason

Alane Mason is a prominent figure in the literary world, serving as the Founder and President of Words Without Borders since 2003. In addition to this role, Alane holds the position of Vice President and Executive Editor at W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. since 1994. Alane's career in publishing began at Harcourt Brace & Company, where the position of Editor was held from 1990 to 1994. Alane Mason earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1982 to 1986, having completed earlier education at Hotchkiss School from 1979 to 1982.