Testimonials

  • "Jesse's editorial feedback is insightful and encouraging. She has a knack for balancing praise with constructive, targeted suggestions for improvement. She's amazingly well read and suggested several spot-on mentor texts for my story. After a period of frustration working on my project, working with Jesse rekindled my excitement."

    -Tracy

  • "Jesse’s editorial mind is the perfect blend of sharp and creative. She can spot the things in your writing that are going well, while thinking outside the box enough to ask, 'What if you tried this?' That question led me to crafting a brand new outline for a project that had me stuck. Would recommend her to anyone!"

    -Stuart

  • "Jesse took my overwritten, meandering synopsis and helped me get to the heart of things. Her line edits are comprehensive and so detailed. I've appreciated having her eye on everything from short stories to novels to anything pitch-related. Jesse understands the writer's need for rationale when she's giving line edits, explaining so well why she's suggesting changes. She understands the agent's and editor's expectations and knows how to speak to all these things when making comments."

    -Jesse

Rates and Services

Developmental Edit:

- This is a big-picture edit; a broad overview of the main craft elements in a story, including, but not limited to, narrative voice, point of view, pacing, characterization, setting, and theme.

- Detailed, in-line feedback on your story, including comments, questions, and celebrations. In pointing out the elements of your story that are resonating with me as a reader, I aim to support you, the author, in bringing out the very best version of your story.

Please Note: this is not a copyedit or proofread. However, if a spelling or grammatical error impacts my understanding as a reader, I will point it out.

- An editorial letter with additional feedback and insights

- A 15 minute phone consult, or two email follow-ups to discuss your feedback

 1-2 week turnaround; $.02 per word

 Uncertain if I’m the right fit for your project? For stories over 3,000 words, I’ll edit the first page for free!

Submission Ready:

Short Stories:

Ready to submit, but need someone to take one more pass over your story? I can copy edit your submission packet at $65 an hour. This will include a feedback letter with a list of potential markets to query your work.

*Please Note: I will provide you with an estimate and contract; payment required on delivery. If I feel you might benefit from a developmental edit prior to querying, I will suggest as much, and include options for my different services in my estimate.

Novels:

Gearing up to query? I can help you hone your query letter and copy edit 50-75 pages of a manuscript at an hourly rate of $65.

Please Note: I will provide you with an estimate and contract; payment required on delivery. If I feel you might benefit from a developmental edit prior to querying, I will suggest as much, and include options for my different services in my estimate.

Hire me for a developmental edit or editorial assessment, and you’ll get 25% off my Sub Review service

Editorial Assessment:

- Similar to a beta read, this is a big-picture edit of the main craft elements, including what’s resonating with me as a reader, and suggested edits to elevate your story

*Please Note: this is not a copyedit or proofread.

- One page editorial letter offering broad feedback

- A 15 minute phone consult, or one email follow-up to discuss your feedback

 1-2 week turnaround; $.01 per word

 

If you decide to hire me for a developmental edit following an editorial assessment of the same project, I will offer you a discounted rate. Please contact me for an estimate.