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Editing Services

  • Pitch

    Need a snappy pitch for a Twitter contest or a face to face with an agent? Get help crafting a pitch that will really shine!

    $20

  • Query

    Query letters can be make or break for aspiring authors. Make sure you’re sending agents your best work by getting a second set of eyes.

    $50

  • Synopsis

    These can be nightmare fodder for some writers, but I love them! Let me help you craft an engaging, focused synopsis that will really sell your story.

    $75

  • Picture Book Critique

    You’ve done the hard work of writing it, but does it work? Are the jokes landing? Are the art notes too much? Let me help. Non-rhyming fiction texts preferred.

    $100

  • Book Proposal

    Whether it’s a memoir or an anthology you’re pitching, proposals can be a BEAST. I can help.

    $250

  • Sensitivity Reads: Diabetes, Sensory Issues, Depression, Postpartum, Pregnancy/Birth Trauma

    Representation matters, particularly in kid lit, but bad representation can do far more harm than good. Make sure you’re avoiding inaccurate or harmful characterizations by getting a sensitivity read.

    $50 per 20,000 words

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Testimonials.

Jess’s sharp editorial eye and thoughtful feedback hone in on the heart of your manuscript and enable you to perfect the execution of your message. I value her thoughts on all my work.

  • Anne Appert, Author/Illustrator of BLOB

Working with Jess as critique partners for four years has helped me grow as a writer immensely. She has an eye for what makes a plot feel fresh, and is always in tune with what I want my book to be.

  • James McGowan, literary agent and author of GOODNIGHT, OPPY

Jess is an absolute genius when it comes to critiques; she sees the best ways to improve my manuscripts and does so with finesse and style.

  • Kaitlyn Sanchez, literary agent

Jess’s editing was so fast and so thorough. It had been a very stressful project that suddenly felt so supported and like I wasn’t alone in it.

— Jen Dawson, author of The First Bright Thing

Jess is great at honoring my vision while also being able to pinpoint and brainstorm what will make it great while staying true the heart of my project.

  • Amanda Rawson Hill, author of YOU WILL FIND ME, MY PET CLOUD, THE THREE RULES OF EVERYDAY MAGIC

Jess has a knack for seeing clear through to the heart of a story. Whether you’re in the querying trenches or a published author, Jess’ thoughtful insight will help polish your words to a pitch ready shine.

  • Leah Hong, author/illustrator of HAPPY DREAMS, LITTLE BUNNY

Jess has a way of helping you identify the best parts of your manuscript and reshaping it to really make it shine. I feel proud of the manuscripts we’ve worked on together.

  • Jennifer Matarse, querying author