Overview
Hi, I'm Jess, an experienced and acclaimed developmental editor with both big five and indie publishing experience. Most recently I was Senior Editor at Alcove Press and Crooked Lane Books, acquiring romance (of all sub-genres), thrillers, mysteries, book club fiction, and more. I'm frequently ranked as the #1 dealmaker in Fiction on Publishers Marketplace, and love working with authors to bring their voices to the world!
During my career, I've edited well over 300 novels... and counting! In my 6 years as Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster/Crimson Romance, I edited over 200 projects alone—and have glowing testimonials from my authors!
Authors who work with me can expect a clear and thorough edit, addressing both macro (big picture) notes via an editorial letter and micro (sentence-level) notes in the marked-up manuscript. If your goal is to publish your novel (whether through traditional means or self-publishing), we will work together to ensure the project is as strong as it can be.
I'm also the author of the contemporary YA novels Follow Your Arrow, And She Was, What You Left Behind, The Summer I Wasn't Me, and My Life After Now. Because I know first-hand what it's like to be on the receiving end of editorial notes, I always strive to bring a personal, relatable, and encouraging touch to my editorial work to help my clients feel as comfortable as possible.
I'm looking forward to discussing your work with you!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- MFA in Creative Writing
Work experience
Crooked Lane Books and Alcove Press
Crazy Maple Studio
Self-employed
Simon & Schuster/Crimson Romance
Scholastic, Macmillan, Sourcebooks
Portfolio
Jess has 3 reviews
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MARCIO B.
Oct, 2025
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Nov, 2020
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Jan, 2020