Jain Lemos - Editor
As a developmental editor, I make sure your text is organized, well thought out, consistent, accessible and enjoyable to read.
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Overview
I have twenty-five years of experience working with top creative teams at Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Harper Collins, Chronicle Books, National Geographic and Lonely Planet. As an in-house editor at Harper Collins, I produced the behind‐the‐scenes New York Times No. 1 bestseller, James Cameron’s Titanic, and edited dozens of titles including celebrity biographies and documentary coffee table books. Working independently since 2005, I continue to provide editing and publishing services to new and established authors.
I specialize in non-fiction editing, especially manuscripts requiring research and fact-checking. I enjoy working on a variety of genres from cookbooks to inspirational books. I work very efficiently with a high attention to detail and communication. I approach my projects with loving care and work to make our collaboration experience exciting and productive.
The author of "Complete: The Remodeler's 3 Stage Antidote to Chaos" had this to say about working with me:
"I was looking for an amazing editor to shape and nurture my rough draft into a great little book and Jain gave me that and so much more! Jain skillfully maintained my voice and crafted my words into an engaging book. Her work ethic is fantastic. I often scrambled to keep up with her and always felt that I got more work than I paid for. A friend who had read my first draft and then read her edited version said, “Wow!” A great editor has the power to help bring your vision to life. Jain is that kind of editor! You will be grateful to have hired Jain and I will use her services again."
I specialize in non-fiction editing, especially manuscripts requiring research and fact-checking. I enjoy working on a variety of genres from cookbooks to inspirational books. I work very efficiently with a high attention to detail and communication. I approach my projects with loving care and work to make our collaboration experience exciting and productive.
The author of "Complete: The Remodeler's 3 Stage Antidote to Chaos" had this to say about working with me:
"I was looking for an amazing editor to shape and nurture my rough draft into a great little book and Jain gave me that and so much more! Jain skillfully maintained my voice and crafted my words into an engaging book. Her work ethic is fantastic. I often scrambled to keep up with her and always felt that I got more work than I paid for. A friend who had read my first draft and then read her edited version said, “Wow!” A great editor has the power to help bring your vision to life. Jain is that kind of editor! You will be grateful to have hired Jain and I will use her services again."
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Inspirational
Photography
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Plays & Screenplays
Work experience
CEO
Self-employed
July, 2005
–
Present
(over 16 years)
PUBLISHING / EDITING BOOKS and MAGAZINES
Manuscript development, critique and editing, ghost writing, non‐fiction writing and development, targeted marketing proposals, sequencing, design, and promotional campaigns. Clients are provided assistance through every publishing process from the proposal stage through profit-and-loss analysis, competitive title research, rights negotiations, design specifications, printer bids, on press review, manufacturing and post‐production to the final marketing and sales phases.
Portfolio (15 selected works)
Write, Open, Act: An Intentional Life Planning Workbook
Lee S Weinstein
AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES! If life were a project and you knew you had a limited time to get it done, wouldn't it make sense to develop a plan? "Write, Open, Act: An Intentional Life Planning Workbook" delivers a life of promise and purpose. No one wants to be lying on their deathbed wishing they would have done this or that.This book helps people achieve their life dreams, even when day-t... read more
The first major "insulin-conscious" cookbook with true culinary appeal combines the latest medical data with great dining instincts to offer delectable recipes for Grilled Shrimp with Red Pepper-Caper Sauce; Chickpea, Fennel, and Red Pepper Salad; and Fresh Figs with Virtual Mascarpone, among many others. 50,000 first printing. Tour.
PATRIOT: My Journey Through America's Undeclared Civil War
Dannielle Blumenthal Ph.D.
Patriot: My Journey Through America’s Undeclared Civil War is a powerful memoir by Dr. Dannielle Blumenthal. A feminist committed to equality and humanitarianism, she was an unlikely Trump supporter, proclaiming her loyalty and support to Hillary Clinton for decades, even calling her “my favorite public servant.” But 2016 changed all that, as this front-line, Washington D.C.-based public serva... read more
I Can't Always See My Path...But I Keep On Walking
Richard Turner
My Path is an elegant and beautiful book, a collaboration of Turner's poetry and nature photography. It has been praised by George Lepp, Field Editor for Outdoor Photographer Magazine and Dewitt Jones, 20 years a National Geographic photo journalist, and by nationally prominent spiritual leaders. Readers say the images are "stunning", the words "deeply moving".
A Journey Through Literary America
Thomas R. Hummel
This 304 page coffee table book takes a look at 26 of America s great authors and the places that inspired them. Unique to this book of literary biography is the element of the photograph. With over 140 photographs throughout, the images add mood and dimension to the writing and they are often shockingly close to what the featured authors described in their own words. Lushly illustrated, and b... read more
Healthcare today sits at the center of a perfect storm whose effects are inescapable for every living person from infancy to death. Driven by greed and unbridled power, the greatest healthcare system on earth has been brought to its knees and future prospects promise a medical care disaster in the U.S. and around the world.
Thank God I'm Crazy: A Journey to Sanity
Grace Avalon
What happens when crazy becomes real? At twenty-two, Grace Avalon left her body to be swept into luminous kaleidoscopic light bearing images of places she’d never seen. Escaping from her abusive life, in joyous laughter she surrendered to the light. Her husband placed her in a mental hospital—over twenty years the places in her euphoric visions actually came true. Marianne Williamson, author o... read more
100 percent ability is in your hands! Conformation Balancing is deceptively simple. With patient, conscientious placement of your hands on specific areas of the horse’s body, you can bring about profound change in his physical and mental well-being. The secret? The internet-like web of fascia beneath the skin. Fascia is the connective tissue that “holds everything together”—it wraps around, at... read more
Conversations With US: Great Lakes States
Chris Register
Forget the pollsters and pundits—America can speak for itself. Are you ready to undertake an epic two-wheeled journey through all 50 of the United States to hear what our nation has to say? Conversations With US chronicles some 16,000 miles of raw adventure and unfiltered perspectives as cycling journalist Chris Register and his touring bike set out to uncover the truth about our shared hopes,... read more
Good For One Ride
Gary McGinnis
I’m forty-five years from The Tet Offensive in Vietnam, but I remember it as if the bodies in the streets of Hue were still warm. I’ve read hundreds of books about that war and written several, but the one thing that most often eludes these stories, my own included, is the terrifying sense of anticipation that every soldier carries through every day and then brings home to live with for the re... read more
Home renovation just got easier with The Home Renovation Workbook. This indispensable planner is a complete interactive, hands-on guide to home remodeling. From creating a floor plan to hiring help, this workbook is the key to getting the work done right (the first time). It takes homeowners through the entire process, tackling big-picture issues such as avoiding budget and schedule pitfalls, ... read more
Based on a documentary film, a photographic celebration of this strong bond explores the powerful connection between mothers and their daughters through five life cycles
James Cameron's Titanic
Ed W. Marsh
Some jump, some fall, each dotting the water's surface like the period at the end of a sentence. Then, the stern slips under the water, plunging everyone into a coldness so intense it is indistinguishable from fire. Ten minutes. Twenty minutes. The inchoate wail of 1500 souls slowly fades to individual cries from the darkness. We know you can hear us! Save one life! 700 survivors stand by in l... read more
Complete: The Remodeler's 3 Stage Antidote to Chaos
Leslie Capps
Using lessons learned in a DIY house remodel, this book unveils the simple secret to taming chaos. Create peace, freedom and connection out of chaos by becoming a completist! The habit of jumping from project to project without finishing any spawns anchors which weigh us down and stop our forward momentum. By following and completing the three progressive stages of remodeling, the effects of c... read more
Jain has 8 reviews
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As a non-writer first time author I thought I knew what I was doing. Don't we all? Working with Jain saved my book. Sometimes finding what your looking for is right in front of you ,and sometimes it the luck of the draw. In this case it was both. There is not enough room here to say all that could be said. But be advised, I'm a tough customer and don't give five stars freely. The best thin...
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Milo Martin, July 2021
Jain responded with excellent feedback, comments and suggestions. She reviewed my draft and provided the response as promised with a very quick turnaround.
Bob Decker, June 2021
This was a fantastic experience which exceeded all my expectations! Jain agreed to perform a manuscript evaluation because the need for developmental editing was unclear.
Jain's evaluation was thoughtful and thorough. Her summary was clear and demonstrated her understanding of the entire 86,000-word manuscript. Her assessment was accurate and highlighted areas for significant improvement. In a...
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John Holsinger, June 2021
Jain Lemos is a rigorous practitioner of her craft. Efficient. A straight talker. Punctual with commentary. She provided a great deal more than expected, including extensive research on places, people and facts related to the subject.
Open-minded and open-hearted. A Professional Advocate for the Reader but equally an advocate for the aspiring memoirist swamped in doubt.
Chip Hunter, May 2021
I believe it was 10 different editors I made contact with. I narrowed it down, and they narrowed me down, I mean it goes both ways. I kept looking over and over refining my search description and Jain showed up. There was the strongest "match" I had seen regarding her experience and interests. It felt right. Part of my book talks at length about following one's feelings as a direct link to intu...
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Lee Thompson, November 2020
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