Jennifer Pellman – Editor

Spring 2026 NOW OFFERING! Cookbook Quick-Read: Includes feedback on cookbook concept, manuscript structure (order of recipes and/or table of contents feedback), and a sample recipe edit. The sample recipe edit includes suggestions that you can apply on recipes throughout your cookbook.

For the Cookbook Quick-Read, I ask authors to share with me drafts—in Microsoft Word—of the following: 5 sample recipes, Table of Contents (or list of recipes), concept statement (What kind of cookbook is it?), author bio, and any other writing or information that you'd like to share for feedback.

Cookbook Quick-Read Fixed Rate: $450

Typical turn-around for the project: 10 business days

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I’ve worked on cookbooks, crafting books, historical fiction, illustrated books, memoirs, middle-grade fiction, novels, sci-fi, travelogues, prescriptive nonfiction, and more.

Before becoming an editor, I worked in design and art. I’ve found that my professional background gives me a unique set of skills perfect for working with writers.

If your writing involves directions (cooking, crafting) or navigating a built environment (design, art, architecture), I am the one to work with to make sure your ideas are easy to follow and enjoyable to read. And if you think about it, this editorial skillset works perfectly for all writing. After all, as the writer, you are building worlds that the readers need to recreate. Let’s work together, so your ideas reach your readers just the way you imagine.