Jessica Hammerman – Editor

I’m a detailed, supportive editor with 25 years of experience in publishing and a PhD in history. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked with hundreds of authors to refine their manuscripts, strengthen their storytelling, and bring their voices forward with clarity. Several of the projects I’ve edited have gone on to break into the top of their categories on Amazon, across genres such as historical fiction, memoir, fantasy, how-to, and business writing.

My approach to editing is reader-centered: I look closely at how a manuscript communicates on the page and where a reader may need more clarity, depth, or balance. Authors often tell me that my feedback not only improves their manuscript but also boosts their confidence in the writing process.

Now booking for Winter 2026!

Endorsements:

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"The work Jessica did was great. The editing perfect. Advice on the weaknesses of the plot were accurate. The job was finished before the deadlines we had agreed upon. It was a pleasure chatting with her."

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"Jessica was very patient and supportive on my efforts and rewrites. I believe her encouragement, recommendations, and critiques were instrumental in bringing the story to another level. Her professionalism and broad knowledge of the art of storytelling was a tremendous asset and I would highly recommend her for your next project."

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"As a business writer, I was delighted to work with someone who understood the voice I wanted in the final product. The additional depth Jessica brought beyond the standard editing process of grammar, format, and voice added much value to the work. Highly recommended."

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"Jessica put me at ease and explained clearly the process and the pricing. When completed, there were no surprises. Jessica worked with me on editing with suggestions and punctuation. She made my words into a real story!"

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"This was my first experience with a professional editor, and everything went better than anything I could have planned for. I’ve had friends tell me horror stories. But I have to say that this was worth every dime. Jessica not only helped me cut back on my word count, but she gave me helpful tips on how to improve my story. Her feedback was positive and motivated me to keep working. I found the task of editing my book daunting, but Jessica eased my worry... There’s no smoke and mirrors here. I got more than what I paid for and I can’t wait to move forward with publishing my book."

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"I’m not college educated and this is my first attempt at writing for an audience other than myself, so when I learned of Jessica’s education and experience I was quite intimidated. My experience with Jessica has been far from intimidating. Her criticism has been constructive and every one of her edits have added nothing but quality to the finished product. became more of a writing coach than just an editor. I’ll definitely be using her advice, tips, and suggestions in all of my future work."