Alice King (28 March 1839 – 26 April 1894) was a British writer, teacher, and public speaker.

She noted that they had a poor understanding of grammar and composition so she found it necessary to compose half a page or so in her head so that she could instruct her amenuensis.

[2] With the help of Henry Morley, she was able to get her first novel published in her early 20s and used the proceeds to fund a stained glass window for the Church of St John, Cutcombe.

In addition to publishing over a dozen novels, she contributed to publications like Argosy, The Quiver, and The Girl's Own Paper.

She taught a community Bible class for as many as 80 people and guided them in organizing civic activities like a brass band and a cricket club.