
Welcome! I’m Jessica.
Editor, Proofreader, and Founder of J. Berry Editorial
J. Berry Editorial specializes in fantasy, science fiction, romance, and speculative fiction, from short stories to novels; however, I edit all genres.
I pride myself on keeping the author’s voice intact and assisting clients with publishing high-quality stories that resonate with readers while making the process transparent and smooth.

About Jessica
Have you ever read a novel with an amazing story only to be distracted by errors throughout? I’m here to help with that! Having a second set of eyes view your work is a great way to eliminate errors you may have missed.
I’ve received training in proofreading, copy editing, and line editing in order to spot errors you may not notice. I have a certificate in proofreading, copy editing, and line editing from Edit Republic. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management. My education and experience provide me with skills in writing, research, critical thinking, communication, management, decision-making, and more.
In my free time, I enjoy reading fantasy and science fiction, along with romance and a non-fiction book here and there thrown in for good measure. I like to peruse a little of everything! Because reading is a passion of mine, I enjoy helping writers perfect their message. Contact me so we can get started polishing your next masterpiece!
—Jessica Berry
Editor and Proofreader
My Services
For blog posts, flash fiction, short stories, poetry, or other short works under 10,000 words, an hourly price starting at $30 per hour will be charged upon assessment of your work.
Proofreading
starting at $0.015 per word
- The last step before publishing
- Corrections in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typography
- Checking obvious facts
- Checking style guides and maintaining consistency
Copy Editing
starting at $0.018 per word
- Correcting typos, basic grammar, punctuation, word usage
- Making style consistent: spelling, capitalization, hyphens, dashes, italics, ellipses, etc.
- Flagging content inconsistency
- Maintaining style consistency and language style
- Verifying basic facts
- Flagging plot holes, potential libel, potential copyright issues, confirmed anachronisms, and repetition (both content and verbal)
- Flagging ambiguous vocabulary, awkward phrasing, and jargon and making suggestions
- Flagging repetition and making suggestions
Line Editing and Copy Editing
starting at $0.030 per word
- Everything with copy editing package
- Suggesting improvements to word usage and scholarly tone (in the case of academic texts)
- Addressing issues with flow, tone, clarity, and language
- Flagging plot holes, potential libel, potential copyright issues, confirmed anachronisms, repetition (both content and verbal) and making suggestions
- Correcting issues with coherency, repetitive word use, redundancy, and ambiguity
- Basic formatting
Working With Me
Working with an editor can be a daunting task for any writer. Here is a general guideline of what it’s like to work with me.
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Look over your work first to make sure you have all details complete and you are ready to receive input.
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Contact me to get started.
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Have a conversation either by phone or email to discuss the project and expectations.
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Send a sample of the project to me for a quote.
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Sign a contract to protect both of our work and pay a deposit.
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Receive your personalized welcome packet.
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Enjoy open communication throughout the project by email.
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Review the edited or proofread manuscript.
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Receive an included revision and phone call if wanted.
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Ask additional questions and pay the final invoice.
Projects
I have had the pleasure to work on a variety of different projects. Below you will find recent projects I have edited or proofread.