Jon Roemer – Editor

I'm a seasoned senior editor at an award-winning indie publishing house, working for over ten years with experienced and debut authors of acclaimed nonfiction and fiction books. I studied writing at Northwestern and, before working as a book editor, delivered big editorial projects for a lot of big brands.

As a book editor, here's my core principle: to fully embrace and uphold each author's vision. My job is to refine your voice, message and story authentically, true to you and in service of your readers. That holds for any category or genre, from business books to memoirs to novels. We'll work together to make sure your message or story lands with your readers the way you want it to.

I have one bias. I'm a big believer in concision -- always striving for fewer, more powerful words. Precision in writing is more engaging and persuasive, and that's one of the few personal preferences I'll advocate for with anybody's work.

We can start from scratch together, you can lean on me for a final polish, or if you're stalled or uncertain, I can find ways to keep your manuscript moving forward. Regardless of our starting point, we'll work in stages, with clear deliverables and timeframes, so you can move at your own pace, charging ahead or pausing if you need to. We'll find a process and rhythm that works best for you.

Editing thrills me. I look forward to working together!