Overview
With a number of published YA novels and short stories, as well as two picture books on the way, plus years of teaching, editing and bookselling, I bring a wide variety of experiences, industry knowledge, and love for books and writing to every editing job.I have a fondness for coming of age stories, romance (especially if there's a cute meet or a cute pet), and romantic suspense, fairy tale retellings, time travel, and lighter sci fi. I adore a good middle grade novel where the main character is figuring out how they fit into their world. If you're telling a good story, I'm excited to read it, whether you are established or just starting out!
I'm a kind but focused editor who will always tell you what's working in your manuscript as well as gently let you know what still needs addressing. Regardless of genre, we will focus on the basics: Plotting and pacing, setting, voice, point of view, and character development. These are the key elements that make a story work, and I want to see your books shine bright...
and sell!
Praise from authors I’ve worked with:
With her intuitive sense of story and character, her knowledge and experience writing and editing marketable fiction, and a facility for guiding with patience, insight, and kindness, Joy is the kind of editor I love having as part of my pre-submission team.”—Colleen Thompson, author of Fatal Error
I have been lucky enough to have Joy edit several of my works-in-progress. She is truly gifted at pinpointing what it takes to move a story from “so-so” to “wow.” She is great at making helpful suggestions that will work for your current manuscript, but can also be applied to future work. In short, Joy’s feedback has made my manuscripts better, and I believe has made me a better writer!—Christina Mandelski, author of The First Kiss Hypothesis
Joy’s insights have inspired me and encouraged me to take successful risks I might not have attempted otherwise. She’s a rare editor find as she has extensive teaching experience, publishing credentials as an accomplished author, and bookseller insights. Joy is also full of wit, creativity, and kindness which makes working with her, well, an absolute joy.—Jessica Lee Anderson, author of Naomi Nash: Saving Snakes
Services
Fiction
Languages
Work experience
Lone Star College
Tutor and writing consultant across the curriculum.
Writespace Houston
I teach a variety of writing craft workshops, from YA novel to Point of View, to Voice, and more.
Harper Collins, Sourcebooks, Soho Press, Chronicle Books, Lerner/Kar Ben
Author of YA novels, short stories, and picture books, with more to come.
JBP Editing
Editing for writers aiming toward both traditional and indie publication, who are working on projects including YA, MG, picture books, as well as romantic suspense and women's fiction and more.
Conroe ISD
Taught creative writing and mentored high school students toward publication in literary magazines and commercial publication.
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