Jenny Baumgartner – Editor

"Jenny is one of the most brilliant editorial minds in publishing: her deep, probing questions help her shape and create amazing content. She is both a great coach and counselor whose guidance is highly valued by authors, publishers, and literary agents."

—Tom Dean, Agent and Founder of A Drop of Ink Literary

Hi, I’m Jenny. I love books and words—and the very real dopamine hit that comes from helping an author bring a manuscript to life. I bring 25+ years of experience in publishing, including executive editorial roles at HarperCollins and Hachette for over nine years and for which I acquired and edited numerous bestsellers that were published under specific imprints.

I’ve worked with bestselling authors, debut voices, experts, celebrities, and everyday people with powerful stories to tell—helping them turn raw ideas and personal experiences into meaningful, well-crafted books.

I specialize in nonfiction that includes memoir, faith, self-help, mental health, and wellness, and I care deeply about helping authors refine voice, structure, and emotional resonance while staying true to their message. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and rooted in deep listening. Whether you need big-picture shaping, sentence-level polish, or help crafting a compelling book proposal, I’m here to help. (Also: I love a good coffee-fueled brainstorm and adding a little humor to the heavy lifting of revision!)