Jennifer Frost - Editor
Copy Editor, Proofreader, and manuscript reader here to discuss working with you on your novel, biography/memoir, or creative nonfiction.
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Authors love to work with Jennifer Frost.
"Thank you do very much for your notes..., Jennifer. They are so very useful for me, as I am abysmal at perceiving the good and not so good qualities of my own writing.... Your candid comments and your suggestions about re-ordering the contents will be very useful. Your ideas and suggestions will leave an indelible imprint on whatever comes out of this entire colloquy."
-Douglas Bullis on working together with his manuscript, Time and Timeless in Sri Lanka
Manuscripts that pass through my hands will receive line-by-line attention providing constructive comments and flawless mechanics. followed up with clarifications as needed. I specialize in literary novels, biography/memoir, and creative nonfiction, accepting full manuscripts up to 80,000 words and short stories up to 10,000 words. I offer realistic timelines to to meet deadlines as promised, no delays or excuses.
With me, you can expect your work to be treated with respect. As a published short story writer, I keep my comments constructive, my edits precise, and my suggestions polite. Writing is a solitary art with many hours spent alone at a desk. Style guides, writers' groups, and stalwart words of wisdom are a great place to start but only a practiced, personal approach will produce the polish a finished piece requires.
Contact me now at to discuss how I can help you make your manuscript shine. Fees provided upon request.
"Thank you do very much for your notes..., Jennifer. They are so very useful for me, as I am abysmal at perceiving the good and not so good qualities of my own writing.... Your candid comments and your suggestions about re-ordering the contents will be very useful. Your ideas and suggestions will leave an indelible imprint on whatever comes out of this entire colloquy."
-Douglas Bullis on working together with his manuscript, Time and Timeless in Sri Lanka
Manuscripts that pass through my hands will receive line-by-line attention providing constructive comments and flawless mechanics. followed up with clarifications as needed. I specialize in literary novels, biography/memoir, and creative nonfiction, accepting full manuscripts up to 80,000 words and short stories up to 10,000 words. I offer realistic timelines to to meet deadlines as promised, no delays or excuses.
With me, you can expect your work to be treated with respect. As a published short story writer, I keep my comments constructive, my edits precise, and my suggestions polite. Writing is a solitary art with many hours spent alone at a desk. Style guides, writers' groups, and stalwart words of wisdom are a great place to start but only a practiced, personal approach will produce the polish a finished piece requires.
Contact me now at to discuss how I can help you make your manuscript shine. Fees provided upon request.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of Iowa
Work experience
Freelance Copy Editor, Proofreader
www.jenniferfrostwrites.com
January, 2022
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Present
(about 1 year)
Developmental Editing on "Time and Timeless in Sri Lanka," a travel memoir by Douglas Bullis, April 2022
Developmental Editing with line-by-line copy edits on "To the Rim and Back," a novel by Jennifer Packard, July 2021
Developmental Editing with line-by-line copy edits on a working manuscript for Jennifer Packard, June 2020
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