Overview
I am an intuitive and enthusiastic editor with over 15 years' experience in the publishing industry. I have coached and edited for NYT, USA Today, Washington Post, and Amazon bestselling authors and I am a multi-published women's fiction author myself. My speciality is developmental editing: you already have the great idea--how do we make it WORK? Pacing, flow, structure, and a plot that catches the interest of industry professionals are my main focus. I'll also look for strong character development and luscious world building.
HISTORICAL AND WOMEN'S FICTION
My expertise is in working with historical fiction. As a masters student in history, I would love to support you in creating a rich historical world, especially books set in or containing elements of the ancient world (Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, or Egypt), the European Middle Ages and Vikings, the Victorian period, or books containing mythology (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Norse, or Christian).
For women's fiction authors, I can support you in developing a rich emotional world and teasing out a plot that keeps the story moving.
WORKING WITH ME
I strongly believe in the art of giving kind and encouraging notes that won’t make authors feel overwhelmed or discouraged. One NYT bestselling client said:
"Seriously, you've given me the best notes EVER. Makes tons of sense, not overly nitpicky, or trying to retell the book the way you'd tell it. And it articulated everything I knew to be wrong with the book but couldn't pinpoint."
I am happy to work with manuscripts at any stage of the process, even if not complete. My process is highly collaborative so I understand your story and your intentions for the book, and I will not only provide suggestions for how to make this book better, but also how to improve your writing in general.
*** I'm happy to provide a sample edit to give you an idea of what you can expect when you work with me. Request a quote and we'll get started! ***
Services
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- “20 Books by Women You Have to Read This Fall,” Redbook Magazine
- Fall Book Pick, NBC Today.com
- Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award
- Meritorious Thesis Award
Certifications
- MA in History with Medieval Studies Emphasis - University of Birmingham UK (In Progress)
- BA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Religious Studies in Pre-Modern Europe - University of Northern Colorado (2024)
- AA in English Literature - Front Range Community College (2022)
Work experience
Self
Published two novels with Graydon House, an imprint of Harlequin/HarperCollins under the pen name Jamie Raintree. Taught over a dozen workshops on topics spanning writing successful query letters, the publishing industry, writing productivity, author websites and social media, and novel planning at venues that included Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, the Northern Colorado Writers conference, and various libraries. Over seven years' experience providing developmental consulting, editing, and proofreading services to authors in the genres of romance, women's fiction, historical fiction, and domestic suspense. Provided feedback on dozens of query letters after landing my own agent in just 12 days!
University of Northern Colorado
Provided consulting and editing services on Honors theses, grant applications, and academic papers in fields spanning biological sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts, from the brainstorming and planning phases to the final touches. Expert citations skills in CMS, APA, and MLA. Two of the theses I worked on won the Meritorious Thesis Award.
University of Northern Colorado
Provided feedback on students’ academic papers and creative writing assignments in a variety of disciplines. Expertise with CMS, APA, and MLA.
Front Range Community College
Provided feedback on students’ short stories and poetry. Read and helped select entries for the FRCC creative writing journal.
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