Editing Services
My goal is to create clarity and confidence through improved writing skills. I will provide my feedback in the form of comments and suggestions. It is important for you to have autonomy over your work and make decisions about the final product. Throughout the editing process, I will never make direct edits to your work, but I will be available throughout the process for questions and discussion. Collaboration is key!
Beta Reading with a bit extra! A complete read through of your work focusing on themes, plot, and overall writing composition. This will include suggestions for clarity, expansion of ideas, and positive feedback throughout the piece. The final deliverable will be an editorial note that details all of the findings and a comprehensive note of writing trends.
Precision Beta Reading
An in-depth look at the plot, character, and theme development. Editing includes careful attention to the sequence of events and character movements to ensure logical continuation of actions and themes. This service includes monitoring larger themes developing throughout the piece with suggestions for clarity, ideas for expansion, and feedback. Final deliverables will include in-text comments and a final editorial note detailing all findings and suggestions.
Developmental Editing
A thorough examination of the grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Editing will be suggestions, color coded, within the document for changes in grammar, punctuation, and word choice.
Copy Editing and Line Editing
Book Coaching
Have an idea for a project, but don’t know where to start? Schedule a meeting to talk through your ideas and formulate a plan of action. You will leave with the beginnings of an outline and a direction to take your writing! We will schedule frequent meetings to talk through the next stages of your writing and to go through your work as you make your way to publication.
Combination Editing
This service combines all three basic services (Precision Beta Reading, Developmental Editing, and Copy/Line Editing) with an adjusted rate.
Review and Rewrite
Reserved for shorter pieces. The only exception to making changes to the work directly as this service will be exactly as stated - I will review the piece and edit/rewrite where necessary.
Academic Editing
Reserved for academic and technical writing. Includes copy/line editing, but developmental editing focuses on the structure of the work as well as the logic and reasoning throughout the thesis and evidence.
Ghost Writing
Ghost writing available upon request. No academic assignments will be accepted.
Revisions
Re-edits for further drafts of works previously edited.
Client Testimonials
“Jessica and I have been working together for a year now, and I can’t imagine publishing a book without her. She's beta read three books for me now, and not a single one would have been nearly as well-written if I didn’t have her help. Jessica is amazing at finding plot holes, inconsistencies, and even little things in your writing that are repetitive or don't flow smoothly. As a writer, it’s hard to find those problems yourself and Jessica is always so kind and helpful when pointing them out. I also love that she leaves comments from a reader’s perspective, allowing me to see how plot twists and other elements of the book come across to first time readers. She’s super easy to talk to, and always replies fast as well. If there are ever any problems or questions she is quick to address them! I’ve never been disappointed with her work, and I truly cannot express how essential of a role she has played in all my books. If you need a reliable, talented beta reader then Jessica is the way to go!.”
— M.N Lash (Cruelly Divine Series, Conjuring A Grim)
“Jessica has beta-read a few of my short stories and has always promptly returned a thoughtful and thorough response. Her line-by-line comments allowed me to discover and explore new directions I would have never contemplated. She pointed out general considerations for improving my writing style, assisted me in finding structural problems and plot holes, informed me when characters might need more fleshing out, when emotion-enhanced descriptors may be advantageous, and if the character acted in ways that did not align with their personality traits. All while not interfering with my creativity. Any questions I had regarding her comments or thoughts on improving my stories were typically returned by email within the same day (sometimes within minutes), so there were no long periods of waiting around to stoke my impatient nature. There was never offense taken if I disagreed with her suggestions, only her willingness to have an open discussion. Jessica charges a responsible rate, but more importantly, her work reflects her passion for helping others improve their craft. With her insights, I refined my stories to the point where I felt comfortable sending them out into the publishing arena while knowing I had an experienced and invaluable partner in my corner.”
— AB Fiction (Short Story and Flash Fiction Author)
