Jennifer Pellman – Editor

ON OFFER: The Five-Recipe Edit

Wondering what are the benefits of hiring an editor for your cookbook? Consider hiring me for a trial run. My suggested edits will include feedback that you can apply to your whole cookbook, so you will be able to further develop your full manuscript with this select edit.

How it works: You share with me five recipes you've developed and written for your cookbook. You can provide up to 2,000 words. Please note: I do not work with AI-generated content.

What you'll get: I will copyedit your recipes. This includes in-place suggestions for making the ingredient lists and the recipe instructions read like those in professionally published cookbooks, so readers will find your recipes easy to follow. In addition, I will make suggested edits on any recipe header texts you provide, so readers are engaged and excited to try your recipes. I will also be an experienced extra set of eyes (and stomach) for recipe names and other creative explorations.

Fixed rate: $325

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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.