Jesse Coleman – Editor

I love working with authors. I've been an editor for over ten years and have been lucky enough to work for Europa Editions, Unnamed Press, and Farrar, Straus and Giroux. My experience ranges from publishing literary fiction in translation to books on popular culture.

Amplifying the voices of those with stories worth sharing with the world has always been my mission. I am constantly on the lookout for innovative ways to do this and reach the biggest possible audience. Whether you are a professional author or are just experimenting with writing for the first time, you deserve to have a professional editor working with you to ensure that your book is the best version of itself. I'd love to be that editor.

“I had a great experience working with Jesse C. on Secret Historian. He has a fine eye for prose clarity, precision, and logic, and he also has an intuitive understanding of narrative. Moreover his easygoing manner made working with him a pleasure. During the course of the past twenty years I’ve written more than ten books, so I feel safe in saying that he's about as good as they come. I’d be very happy to work with him again.” —Justin Spring, author of Secret Historian, finalist for the National Book Award

“Jesse took the time to know my main character, not just in what he was doing and saying, but also his true nature. He found the core of my manuscript and helped cut out anything that diminished the consistency, the flow and ultimately the impact of the story. He made very clear suggestions, from simple things like word choice to more complex issues like an under-developed character, and was supportive and encouraging throughout the process. I couldn’t be happier to have found him.” —Chad Sanders

“Choosing to work with Jesse C. on my manuscript was one of the best decisions I made. Though I thought my project was polished and final, I was getting tepid responses from agents and editors. Jesse’s notes and insights helped me to see what was working in my novel, and more importantly, what was not working. His line edits were clear, straightforward, and immediately actionable. His editorial letter laid out for me exactly what needed reconsideration and revision, in terms of character development, scene structure, and tone. Most importantly, he presented his notes in such a thoughtful and encouraging manner that I wasn’t daunted by the revision work I had in front of me—I was excited to roll up my sleeves and dig in! I would highly recommend his services to anyone who wants to take their work to the next level.” —Thomas Kulesa

“It has been a pleasure working with Jesse C. He reads lucidly and has an incredible eye for detail, and was absolutely engaged with every step of the process. He’s a great person and a wonderful editor.” —Alejandro Zambra, author of Ways of Going Home