Jesse Doogan

Jesse Doogan – Editor

Insightful, kind editor with 15 years of book industry experience, specializing in kids' books (picture books, but also early reader, MG).

Overview

I am a writer and editor with over ten years of experience in the book industry. I have developed products, written manuscripts, and edited for well-known brands and New York Times-bestselling authors. I have worked as a bookseller and bookstore manager, and I am great at matching up books to readers, and that includes editors and agents! Let me help you craft your pitch or shape your manuscript and get it ready for publication.


My editing has been called "an amazing mix of insightful, direct, and kind." I think picture books deserve just as much attention and care as anything written for adults, I want to work with you to tell the best possible story.


I have presented and mentored at conferences such as Write to Publish, Colorado Christian Writers Conference, and Realm Makers and I am passionate about helping writers develop their voice. I hold an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University, where I won the The Frances and Kermit Rudolf Nonfiction Scholarship and the Anne Stickney Schmidt Scholarship in Young People's Literature.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Media Bistro Copy Editing Certificate

Work experience

Jesse Doogan Editorial

Jul, 2019 — Present

I work with writers like you to shape your work into the kind of book that an agent or editor wants to see. My feedback is creative, kind, and constructive.

Independent Bookstores

Nov, 2019 — Mar, 2023 (over 3 years)

I worked directly with the reading public to understand what kinds of books they wanted to read. Let me help you match your book to the market.

Harper Collins Christian Publishing

Jul, 2019 — Nov, 2019 (4 months)

Developed content and determine specs for picture books and board
books, wrote manuscripts for bestselling brands as well as original
products, researched new product ideas and potential new authors,
brainstormed fiction and non-fiction products for ages 0-18

Tyndale House Publishers

Oct, 2016 — May, 2019 (over 2 years)

Reviewed proposals for publication, taught workshops at and attended
up to four conferences a year, managed schedules and wrote copy for
3-10 products per season, organized weekly team meetings, presented
products to and brainstormed with designers and marketers

Jesse has 12 reviews

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Andrea S.

Andrea S.

Aug, 2023

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I appreciate the time Jesse took to get to know my desires and vision. It was a unique book topic, but Jesse stayed true to its purpose. She strived to make my book as good as it could be and was willing to put in some extra time to make sure it was ready to be put in front of publishers. I feel more confident that the quality of my book is at a higher level than the book was before meeting wit...
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Mallory S.

Mallory S.

Jun, 2023

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I highly recommend Jesse for the quality of her work, as well as her responsiveness and attention. The care she took with my project was very much appreciated, and that includes her helpful comments and guidance. On top of everything, Jesse was a pleasure to work with. Thank you again, Jesse!
Jesse D.
I had a great experience with Mallory. I would happily work with her in the future.
Tamara D.

Tamara D.

Oct, 2024

Jesse was helpful, brought forth creative ideas and was patient, understanding that I was a first time author. Would use her services again!
Julia D.

Julia D.

Sep, 2024

Jesse was so helpful and supportive! She is a wealth of knowledge.
Briana G.

Briana G.

Sep, 2023

Jesse has been great to work with. This was my first time using her however, I see myself working much more with her in the near future. I needed some advice to push me along with an online bookstore’s website that I am creating. She has been pleasant to talk with and quickly helped me decide on what I needed and should expect, before sending me a very reasonable quote. Soon after she sent a be...
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