Tell your story
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Everyone has a story. Do you want to share yours?
My advice is to simply write. Pen and paper. Keyboard and screen. Pencil and sketchpad. Only write from the heart. |
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editor, teacher
My goal is to help you grow as a writer and an editor. I often teach adult classes through the Highlights Foundation, The Writing Barn, and small groups by invitation. Follow me to find when I'm teaching next!
Ready for one-on-one feedback? Click here for current rates on the following services and contact me to begin.
Ready for one-on-one feedback? Click here for current rates on the following services and contact me to begin.
- Proofreading: clean copy ready for submittal or self-publishing
- Manuscript critique: an editorial letter on your story
- Line editing of 20 pages: craft comments to train your editorial eye
Testimonials
“You're really good at this editing business! I appreciated your written feedback and the zoom call. Our conversation made me want to have fun with this chapter rather than bury it in the sand.” — Julie Corrigan, manuscript critique client
“Jen read and returned my manuscript quickly, did a thorough line edit, and answered every question in our review session thoughtfully and enthusiastically. I appreciate her professionalism, understanding, and pursuit of excellence. She is a person you want on your team, helping you do your best work.” — Michelle Orrelle, manuscript critique client
“Jen's word-by-word breakdowns of published scenes (and students') showed me how to make my writing much more compelling—with way fewer words. Her line-editing class was transformative, and I recommend it for anyone who feels their work is good but could be SO much better.” — Melissa Lasher, student in Line Editing Your MG and YA Novel at Highlights
“FINALLY! A real critique that will actually help me progress! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this and not just tinkering at the margins. So awesome.” — Marta Lindsey, author of Little Gray’s Great Migration
“Line Editing has been by far the most useful writing class I have ever taken. You've given me fresh eyes on my work. Thank you so much for your good coaching.” — Sandy Farley, student in Line Editing Your MG and YA Novel at Highlights
“Your editorial comments are fantastic and helped me bring my manuscript to the next level. So insightful and very much appreciated!” — Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of the Guardian Herd series and the YA thriller Lies Like Wildfire
“Jen read and returned my manuscript quickly, did a thorough line edit, and answered every question in our review session thoughtfully and enthusiastically. I appreciate her professionalism, understanding, and pursuit of excellence. She is a person you want on your team, helping you do your best work.” — Michelle Orrelle, manuscript critique client
“Jen's word-by-word breakdowns of published scenes (and students') showed me how to make my writing much more compelling—with way fewer words. Her line-editing class was transformative, and I recommend it for anyone who feels their work is good but could be SO much better.” — Melissa Lasher, student in Line Editing Your MG and YA Novel at Highlights
“FINALLY! A real critique that will actually help me progress! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this and not just tinkering at the margins. So awesome.” — Marta Lindsey, author of Little Gray’s Great Migration
“Line Editing has been by far the most useful writing class I have ever taken. You've given me fresh eyes on my work. Thank you so much for your good coaching.” — Sandy Farley, student in Line Editing Your MG and YA Novel at Highlights
“Your editorial comments are fantastic and helped me bring my manuscript to the next level. So insightful and very much appreciated!” — Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of the Guardian Herd series and the YA thriller Lies Like Wildfire