Fantasy Author

Moja Ma’at

“I hesitated before hiring an editor because I'm a first-time author and am playing it by ear, learning as I go. I'm a photographer, and the first thing I noticed was Jessica's picture. The photographer did an excellent job of conveying something in her that is lovely. One can't photograph something that isn't already there, and it's a beautiful portrait. She made the entire editing process go smoothly, and I needed it to go smoothly! Jessica was engaging and welcoming, which I appreciated because I was nervous. I appreciated her insight and that she wasn't overbearing in her thoughts about my book. I would definitely recommend Jessica! She is professional and comes across as even-tempered and consistent."

Sci-Fi, Space Opera

Sandman Jones

"I loved that I felt like I was really able to connect with Jessica when working together. As someone new to the writing community, it was invaluable to feel like I was working with someone who understood me and my work and how we were able to have meaningful dialogue. Additionally, the fact that Jessica is also a fellow fantasy reader made a huge difference in how effective her edits were.
I would definitely recommend J. Berry Editorial to any other fantasy authors, especially for the fact that she understands the genre on such a deep level and applies that lens to delivering the best manuscript possible!"

Historical Fiction Author

Sara Dahmen

"After speaking to Jessica, I was sad we lived so far apart, we couldn't brainstorm in person! But despite geography, I was confident about her ability to do the work. Jessica "saw" my voice right away, and her edits included grammar but also went deeper - making sure things felt right, made sense, and fit with the characters. I loved that she understood what I was doing and came along for the ride! The only hard part of working with Jessica was that I had to wait for my turn. (I'm not naturally patient!). I recommend Jessica and have actually already recommended her to my screenwriting partner!"

Romance Author

Andrea D'Alessio

"I had nerves about signing the first important contract for my manuscript, of course. It’s a big step, financially and mentally! But after meeting Jessica, I felt at ease and READY. She is so personable, and it’s been great getting to know her! Jessica made me feel comfortable handing over my most vulnerable work to date. She treated me like a legit author, and for an indie working on her debut, that’s an enormous boost in confidence. Jessica’s professionalism helped me focus and push myself, and her thorough report brought up a lot of great, important areas to improve. Jessica’s feedback and work has energized me to give this novel my all, and publishing feels within reach! I would recommend J. Berry Editorial to other romance authors and indie authors of other genres as well (and I have!)."

"Since it was my first book, I wasn’t sure of the process or how many changes would be suggested. I loved the way changes were suggested. It didn’t feel pushy or set in stone. I would recommend her editing services to others! I loved the suggestions for line editing, and copyediting is something that still makes no sense to me. I would recommend both."

Contemporary Romance Author

Layna James