Jennifer Watson – Editor

I am a writer of poetry and travel essays set in Lisbon, Portugal. I love to travel and have lived in several countries including New Zealand, Australia, Italy, and Portugal. I have 10+ years developmental editing experience, including six years at FA Davis where my forte was professional development and nursing education. I currently specialize in non-fiction, especially memoir, pandemic perspectives, and self-improvement.

Happy to report my Reedsy credentials here: having dev edited two career guides, three memoirs, and one travel memoir in 2023! Received official recognition from writers I worked with, on 3 occasions in 2023.

Why hire me as your editor?

My job is to help you take your manuscript to the next level. I pride myself on providing polish through an excellent command of English, meticulous attention to detail, and a keen sensitivity to writing voice. My communication style is supportive, professional, and clear. I am a flexible and approachable editor, having worked with many different types of authors: from bestselling academics to first-time authors to non-native speakers of English.

The authors I have worked with, always remark that their book was “whipped into shape” with the process, and they emphasize their appreciation for my keen eye to maintain or create cohesion. I look forward to working with you to do just that. After all, when you began writing this book, you had a reason for doing so. Let’s work together so that your noble impulse can be heard by many!

TESTIMONIALS:

Bestselling author Dr. Jean Watson writes, "Thanks for your close attention, talents, and hard work of development to make this happen." (Caring: A Passage to Heart)

Anna Biley, author of Birds Hold Our Secrets writes, "I would like to thank Jennifer for her gentle guidance and encouragement in this writing this book... You offer dreams to live again."