Jen Boles

Jen Boles – Editor

Thorough and encouraging editor of fantasy, romance, and mystery. 10+ years editing for indie authors. 3+ years at Hallmark Publishing.

Overview

As an author and attorney, I bring creative and technical expertise to any project. I've edited romance and mystery USA Today Bestsellers and indie fantasy bestsellers. Several of my clients (indie and traditionally published) now have Hallmark Channel movies based on their books. I've provided comprehensive developmental editing and copy editing to fantasy, romance, and mystery indie authors.

I’m passionate about polishing copy and love working with authors. We’ll discuss your project at the beginning to make sure we get your novel ready to publish as soon as possible. I have never missed a deadline while combining high-quality edits with encouraging notes to deliver client expectations on time and within budget.

Whatever your preferred genre (fantasy, mystery, romance), I can help you and your novel achieve your very own HEA.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Cozy Mysteries Epic Fantasy Paranormal Romance Romantic Comedy Romantic Fantasy Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Hallmark Publishing

May, 2019 — Oct, 2022 (over 3 years)
I edited and proofread full-length novels to ensure accurate grammar and consistency. I provided sensitivity feedback for Indigenous characters and military veteran characters as an enrolled citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the spouse of a military veteran. I delivered revisions and edits 100% on time or ahead of deadlines as a contract copy editor and proofreader.

Self-employed

Oct, 2014 — Present
I have delivered 100% of my deadlines while providing developmental editing, copy editing, and final proofread edits before publication for full-length novels. I have published six speculative fiction novels as an indie author.

Portfolio

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A Trial of Fate

Larson, J.E.

J.E. Larson

Copy Editing
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A Trial of the Heart (Valdor Series Book 2)

Larson, J.E.

Copy Editing Book Coaching
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Ruin: The Infernis Duology Book One

West, Gillian Eliza

Copy Editing
Reckoning: The Infernis Duology Book Two

West, Gillian Eliza

Gillian Eliza West LLC

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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One Little Chance (Sweet River Series)

Jackson, Rebecca Jo

Rebecca Jo Jackson

Copy Editing
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Bones of the Bellators: Book One of the Nyxteria

Kay, A.M.

Canter and Quill LLC

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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Lucy Loves Him Not (Sweet River Series Book 2)

Jackson, Rebecca Jo

Copy Editing
Kissing Bandit

Rose, Margaret

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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Hexes & Oh's (Hexicology)

Teale, Leigh

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Maestros of the Anthymn: Dark Tide Rising

McDougall, R.A.

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A Cape May Kind of Love

Brighton, Kimberly

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Breath (Alexander) (Bloodline Heritage (Alexander))

Sutovál, Tristian

Independently published

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Our Lady of the Overlook

R.L. Carpentier, III

Mike Ellis is a rookie cop in a rural Catskill Mountain town working in the shadow of his dead father, the former Chief of Police. When a true crime podcaster comes to town, Mike is drawn into a cold case murder investigation that his father began. As Mike beg... read more
Pitch It

Blum, Evie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
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It Couldn't Be You (Sweet River Series Book 1)

Jackson, Rebecca Jo

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Ship It

Blum, Evie

Copy Editing
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A Devil in Every Dark Corner

Braun Boe, Amanda

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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The Claim: A Medical Mystery

Link, Elisabeth

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Cowboy Ever After

Marts, Jennie

The Beach Escape

Magee, Rachel

Jen has 164 reviews

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Emilia R.

Emilia R.

Jun, 2026

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Jen was absolutely phenomenal! I worked with Jen on copy and line editing for my third novel, and it was my first time working with her. Of all the copy/line editors I've worked with, none have had this kind of professionalism, kindness, value, and quality. Jen's eye for structure transformed ent...
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Anne Marie D.

Anne Marie D.

Jan, 2026

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This is my fourth time working with Jen and I've already booked her for my next project. Jen is a dream to work with. She provides, open, honest feedback in a timely manner, all while making you feel empowered. I love writing and I love it even more with an editor like Jen.
Ashley G.

Ashley G.

Aug, 2026

Working with Jen again has been great. She's very professional and great to get advice from. I would definitely work with her again and would recommend her to anyone.
Taylor K.

Taylor K.

Aug, 2026

Jen was incredibly thorough and took the time to write out how she thought my book would be best improved upon. She broke down how it would be perceived by audiences and how to move the story forward while keeping the integrity.
Claire F.

Claire F.

Jul, 2026

Jen is the editor a writer dreams of. Her developmental memo was an easy-to-follow roadmap to improving my novel. She supplied specific critique, ideas, tips and an understanding of the genre that helped me immeasurably as I complete the story. My novel is already better because of her. I plan to...
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