Jessica Fogleman

Jessica Fogleman – Editor

**Now Scheduling for August 2026** Romance, women's fiction, and YA fiction copyeditor and proofreader with 17+ years of experience.

Overview

Hello, and thanks for visiting my profile! I'm an author-focused copyeditor and proofreader, with experience in multiple genres. I've edited for some of the best authors in the business, and I'd love to work with you on your next manuscript!

I have more than seventeen years of copyediting and proofreading experience, for bestselling traditional and indie authors. I specialize in romance, women's fiction, and YA fiction, and I also have extensive experience in mystery, science fiction, historical fiction, and fantasy.

For a copyedit, I focus on details like spelling, grammar, punctuation, typos, dropped words, word choice, clarity, continuity, and adherence to the current edition of The Chicago Manual of Style. If your manuscript has already been copyedited, you a ready for a proofread! At the proofreading stage, I perform an eagle-eyed final check for any lingering typos/errors so that your manuscript is clean and ready to publish.

"I've worked with Jessica for the entire ten years of my publishing career, and she is without a doubt the best editor I've ever worked with. Her work is flawless, and her ability to catch inconsistencies and other issues is incredible, and the professional package she sends you with your edits and the character/place chart she creates is perfect. She is a priceless resource for any author wanting a manuscript turned into a perfect book." - USA Today Bestseller and Publisher Weekly Booklife Prize - Romance Category Winner, Lauren Smith

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Dark Romance Historical Romance Paranormal Romance Romantic Comedy Romantic Fantasy Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

freelance

Jun, 2008 — Present
Copyediting and proofreading for a variety of traditional publishers and indie authors, including NYT and USA Today bestselling authors. Genres include romance (historical, contemporary, paranormal, fantasy), women's fiction, inspirational, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, young adult, historical, video game tie-in materials, art books, children’s books, and children’s educational materials.

Pioneer Valley Books

Jul, 2018 — Present
Proofreading children’s books, educational materials, and teacher handbooks.

Samhain Publishing

Oct, 2014 — Mar, 2016 (over 1 year)
Copyediting romance manuscripts, including historical, contemporary, fantasy, and paranormal.

Kirkus

Aug, 2014 — Present
Copyediting and proofreading manuscripts for romance publishers, a gaming publisher, a women’s fiction publisher, a mystery publisher, and for indie authors of various genres. Filled in occasionally as an auditor and production editor.

becker&mayer!

May, 2013 — Aug, 2018 (over 5 years)
Copyediting manuscripts for a romance imprint, a women’s fiction imprint, a mystery/thriller imprint, and various arts and crafts kits. Proofreading print-ready manuscripts in PDF.

Portfolio

The Moonlight Child

McQuestion, Karen

NIGHTSKY PRESS

Copy Editing
Carrie Soto Is Back: A Novel

Jenkins Reid, Taylor

Ballantine Books

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Where the Forest Meets the Stars

Vanderah, Glendy

Lake Union Publishing

Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Unconventionally, Elle: A love triangle romance

Webber, Jourdana

Everwild Publishing

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Written Off

McQuestion, Karen

NIGHTSKY PRESS

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Evidence of the Affair

Jenkins Reid, Taylor

Amazon Original Stories

Copy Editing
Dangerous Games (Dangerous Beauty Book 3)

Geissinger, J.T.

Montlake Romance

Copy Editing
Dangerous Beauty

Geissinger, J.T.

Montlake Romance

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Her Wicked Proposal (The League of Rogues Book 3)

Smith, Lauren

Amazon Digital Services

Copy Editing
Wicked Rivals (The League of Rogues Book 4)

Smith, Lauren

Amazon Digital Services

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Krinar Code: A Krinar World Novel: A Krinar World Novel

Castle, Emma

Lauren Smith and Anna Zaires

Copy Editing
Midnight with the Devil (Unlikely Heroes Book 1)

Castle, Emma

Emma Castle Books, LLC

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Dovetail: A Novel

McQuestion, Karen

Lake Union Publishing

Copy Editing
A Scattered Life

McQuestion, Karen

AmazonEncore

Copy Editing Proofreading
A Limited Run

McQuestion, Karen

NIGHTSKY PRESS

Copy Editing
Edgewood

McQuestion, Karen

NIGHTSKY PRESS

Copy Editing
Absolution: Book Three - Edgewood Series

McQuestion, Karen

NIGHTSKY PRESS

Copy Editing
Revelation: Book Four - Edgewood Series

McQuestion, Karen

NIGHTSKY PRESS

Copy Editing
A Barefoot Tide (Barefoot Tides Series Book 1)

Greene, Grace

Kersey Creek Books

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Wartime Matchmakers

Smith, Lauren

Lauren Smith

Copy Editing
Winter Cottage

Taylor, Mary Ellen

Montlake Romance

Proofreading
The Girl in the Moss (Angie Pallorino Book 3)

White, Loreth Anne

Montlake Romance

Proofreading
Need You for Keeps (Heroes of St. Helena)

Adair, Marina

Montlake Romance

Proofreading
Royal Chase (The Royals of Monterra Book 2)

Wilson, Sariah

Montlake Romance

Proofreading

Jessica has 14 reviews

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Erla J.

Erla J.

Apr, 2026

Jessica was a pleasure to work with. Her copyedit was thoughtful, precise, and very respectful of my voice, which was exactly what I was looking for. The whole process felt smooth and professional from start to finish. I would happily work with her again.
Chrissy K.

Chrissy K.

Apr, 2026

Working with Jessica Fogel was one of the best decisions I made for my debut novel. From the start--with my sample pages, it was clear she approached my manuscript with genuine care and expertise. Every edit was thoroughly documented and justified — she didn't just mark changes, she explained her...
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Lisa B.

Lisa B.

Jan, 2026

As a longtime business writer publishing my first novel, I wondered if a copyedit was one expense I could skip. If you are indie publishing and asking the same question, let me tell you—the answer is No. You not only need a copyeditor, you need Jessica Fogleman. Her attention to detail blew me aw...
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Monique C.

Monique C.

Dec, 2025

Jessica was extremely helpful and very communicative during our collaboration. This is my first time ever publishing and she was great with explaining the process to me. She gave me great feedback, and I felt really comfortable during a very pivotal moment in my writing. I'm so grateful she was a...
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Inkyung K.

Inkyung K.

Oct, 2025

Working with Jessica was a wonderful experience. Her work was professional and thorough, and I could tell how much attention she put into it. Her attention to detail really shone through in the changes and comments she made, and I'm sure it made my manuscript more solid. If I ever need an editor ...
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