what our authors are saying
"I've been working with Jessica for about three years now. I went in blindly looking for an editor to give me feedback on a very rough manuscript. All I can say is five books later, with a sixth in the works, I'm fortunate to have found her and built a relationship. Jess will give you her honest opinion on everything, but in a way that will make your story flow much better, and she's not mean about it. That was important to me because writing is an extension of me. I'm always nervous about sending my MS in and what the feedback is. So her style jives well with me: relaxed but professional. She'll work with you from developmental and structural editing to copy editing and always, always points out any plot holes, which is much appreciated. She knows the publishing industry and can also give insight into what you're working on; if it works for the current market, or what could be improved to make it work better.
Her communication is awesome, with timely check-ins and feedback. She's an editor who'll make it her mission to work around your schedule if she can, dedicated to helping you succeed in your writing project. If you're reading this, you're probably already interested in working with her. So here's that final push: Go for it. You won't regret it."
★★★★★
Khushi T. Saha
Author of Free Fall, the Liberation series, and The Unraveled Duet
"Working with Jessica has been the best experience. As a new author, I was so nervous sending my manuscript to an editor. Jessica eased my fears, spoke to me like a friend, and gave easy to follow tips and advice.
Jessica listened every time I spiraled or was having a moment of doubt. Her years of experience in the publishing industry and her innate kindness gave her words of wisdom to quell my worries.
Jessica helped turn my raw manuscript into a well-worded and well-structured book. Ketchup Sandwiches would not be possible without her experience and kindness."
★★★★★
Stephanie Tobola
Author of Ketchup Sandwiches
"I first worked with Jessica for my self-help book on mental health. Jessica's editing skills are not only top tier, but she is also efficient and communicative. Jessica kept me updated every step of the way and I felt confident that she was going to help make my book the best it could be. She offered a fair amount of edits and always returned edits in a timely fashion. I loved working with Jessica so much that I hired her again to edit my first children's book! Again, Jessica was efficient and effective and gave me great feedback and edits. I plan to write more books and Jessica will be hired every single time. I highly recommend her for all of your editing services!"
★★★★★
Ivy Watts
Author of You Are Worth Fighting For
"Jessica is the only person that I trust with my work. Period. She is and has been an industry insider, editing with several publishing houses, and her many years in the industry are a testament for the high quality of her work. She is the reason 5:30 Return got nominated for the Pulitzer, and why From a Broken Land was a finalist for 2017's Book of the Year. She's worked on my fiction, my nonfiction, and even my screenplays.
I once wrote that "She is an editing Goddess," but that doesn't do her justice. I would not be a published author without her.
Use this woman."
★★★★★
William R. Herr
Author of 5:30 Return and the Broken Throne series
Jessica isn't just an editor who works on your book for the sake of editing—she takes pride in her work and is dedicated to meeting not only your needs but, more importantly, the needs of your readers. Her attention to detail ensures that your message and story come across clearly, leaving your readers inspired and eager for your next book.
As a first-time author, the experience was certainly new and different for me. When I submitted my manuscript for the first time, I was thrilled to be one step closer to the finish line. But then, Jessica reached out, and we had a meaningful conversation about what I truly wanted my readers to take away from the book. The process wasn’t easy—it required me to rewrite sections and dive deeper into my thoughts. It was challenging, but I’m so grateful for it. Revisiting my work helped me shift my focus from the author's perspective to the reader's. By the time I went through the second round of writing, I found myself celebrating because my book had transformed into something more powerful than before.
Though editing can feel tough, the hard work is absolutely worth it in the end. As the saying goes, "No pain, no gain."
As a first-time author, the experience was certainly new and different for me. When I submitted my manuscript for the first time, I was thrilled to be one step closer to the finish line. But then, Jessica reached out, and we had a meaningful conversation about what I truly wanted my readers to take away from the book. The process wasn’t easy—it required me to rewrite sections and dive deeper into my thoughts. It was challenging, but I’m so grateful for it. Revisiting my work helped me shift my focus from the author's perspective to the reader's. By the time I went through the second round of writing, I found myself celebrating because my book had transformed into something more powerful than before.
Though editing can feel tough, the hard work is absolutely worth it in the end. As the saying goes, "No pain, no gain."
★★★★★
Neferiti T. Wade
Author of Reclaiming Your Crown