Jenni Fry

Jenni Fry – Editor

Intelligent, respectful editing for trade & scholarly nonfiction, esp. American history, history of religions, art history. $0.05/word.

Overview

Congratulations on finishing your book manuscript! I would be delighted to help you with your next stage.

My 30+ years of experience lie primarily in copyediting trade nonfiction (any discipline/topic) as well as scholarly history, art history, and history of religions for a top-tier university press. Some of my favorite projects appear in my portfolio, below.

My services are limited to copyediting nonfiction final drafts. See Reedsy's definitions of editing levels here: https://reedsy.com/faq/common-questions/services/editing. TIP: Contract copyediting and proofreading separately, with different editors, for best results.

I edit according to The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) exclusively, as I am involved in its publication and therefore cannot risk holding other styles (e.g., APA, MLA) in my editorial brain. Nearly all publishers will accept this style. Dissertation requirements are often more strict. In any case, please confirm that CMOS is an acceptable style for your project before requesting a bid.

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STANDARD RATE: $0.05/word

Currently accepting manuscripts of 125,000 words or fewer

American English projects only

Chicago Manual of Style only

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Services
Non-Fiction
Art History
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2019 — Present
Providing freelance editorial services to trade, museum, and academic publishers as a side business since 1992.

The University of Chicago Press

Nov, 2016 — Present
Lead a department of fourteen manuscript editors and production editors in the production of more than 250 books each year.

Portfolio

The Legendary Detective: The Private Eye in Fact and Fiction

Walton, John

The University of Chicago Press

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Dancing at Armageddon: Survivalism and Chaos in Modern Times

Mitchell Jr., Richard G.

University of Chicago Press

Copy Editing
A Taste for Provence

Horowitz, Helen Lefkowitz

University of Chicago Press

Copy Editing
The Struggle for Inclusion: Muslim Minorities and the Democratic Ethos

Ivarsflaten, Elisabeth

University of Chicago Press

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
A Fragile Life: Accepting Our Vulnerability

May, Todd

University of Chicago Press

Copy Editing
A Decent Life: Morality for the Rest of Us

May, Todd

University of Chicago Press

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
America, Compromised (Berlin Family Lectures)

Lessig, Lawrence

University of Chicago Press

Copy Editing
How to Make a Vaccine: An Essential Guide for COVID-19 & Beyond

Rhodes, John

The University of Chicago Press

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
James Ensor: The Temptation of Saint Anthony

Canning, Susan M.

Art Institute of Chicago

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Houston, We Have a Narrative: Why Science Needs Story

Olson, Randy

University of Chicago Press

Copy Editing

Jenni has 4 reviews

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Elizabeth N.

Elizabeth N.

Jun, 2023

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Jenni is so wonderful to work with. Her eye for detail and preserving the style of the writer's voice blend so efficiently, what a relief to receive such a natural and seemingly effortless final draft! I 100% recommend to any author or essayist.
Camille W.

Camille W.

Aug, 2021

I really enjoyed working with Jenni! She did an amazing job editing my first book. She was tasked with copy editing my manuscript, but she went above and beyond and gave the occasional content suggestion when something was missing or didn't make sense. She gave me a tracked changes version and a ...
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Jenni F.
You are very welcome, Camille! I really enjoyed your debut work, and I can't wait to read the next in the series!
Sonja G.

Sonja G.

Apr, 2021

Very good experience working with Jenni. She communicates in a professional and friendly manner. I look forward to possibly working with her on future projects.
Jenni F.
Thank you, Sonja! Your book was great fun. Characters to love; characters to, well, not love; characters to root for; characters to feel for; and a reminder that learning to ride a horse is definit...
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Shawna C.

Shawna C.

Feb, 2020

I really enjoyed working with Jenni. She was interested in my work and responded quickly to any questions I had.
Jenni F.
Thanks, Shawna! Lovely to have a mention in your acknowledgments. The book looks fantastic!

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