Jessica Bensimhon

Jessica Bensimhon – Editor

Literary fiction and memoir editor. Thoughtful, collaborative proofreading from an industry professional devoted to making your work shine.

Overview

I’m an editor with over five years of professional experience shaping literary fiction and memoirs. My approach is grounded in both industry publishing experience and one-on-one collaboration with writers. I handle every project with care, and I aim to help readers connect with texts as deeply as their authors do, through close attention to grammar and style.

I’ve been drawn to editorial work for as long as I can remember. That's because I love helping other people make their writing as strong, clear, and compelling as it can be. Clients who work with me can expect a highly attentive, thoughtful partner in the writing process with a genuine enthusiasm for supporting their work. I approach each manuscript with curiosity and respect for the author’s vision, offering constructive feedback while preserving the voice and qualities that make the work uniquely theirs. Looking forward to helping shape your book!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • Edwin W. Miller Award for Creative Writing
  • Morris S. Hoats Award for Literary Studies
Certifications
  • UCLA Extension - Editing and Publishing

Work experience

Scholastica

Apr, 2026 — Present
I typeset open-access research articles for academic journal editors, ensuring they adhere to the highest standards of quality and style.

Catapult Book Group

Jan, 2026 — Present
I provide copy editing and proofreading for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, implementing thorough knowledge of Chicago, Merriam-Webster, and in-house guidelines to ensure industry-standard grammar, usage, and style.

Pearson Assessments

Mar, 2024 — Apr, 2026 (about 2 years)
I reviewed K–12 fiction and nonfiction passages to ensure that content was accurate, accessible, and inclusive for a diverse audience of young learners.

Cambridge Proofreading

May, 2020 — Oct, 2023 (over 3 years)
I collaborated with subject matter experts to strengthen their academic and technical writing.

Portfolio

The Vanishing Act: A Novel

Connolly, Eoin

Catapult

Proofreading
Proofreading
This Is the Place: A Novel

Rock, Peter

Soft Skull

Proofreading
The Shelter Cycle: A Novel

Rock, Peter

Soft Skull

Proofreading
The Bewildered

Peter Rock

Catapult

“Electric.” —Vanity Fair “The characters that inhabit The Bewildered are cut from a rare cloth of eccentricity. Or make that electricity . . . Compelling.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Rock has a... read more
Proofreading
On Another Planet They Can Save Me

Marsman, Lieke

Catapult

Proofreading
Jealousy: A Memoir

Haas, Sarah

Catapult

Proofreading

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