You know how important fiction book editing is for an engaging story that readers love— but it’s not exactly your thing.
You’re tired of going through redraft after redraft, hoping something will stick.
You want to...
Make others feel seen and understood
Stay with readers, long after they’ve finished your story
Stand out in a crowded, homogenous industry
Inspire a range of emotions
Provide a sense of connection
Writing an engaging story is tough. There are so many elements to keep track of, and it’s hard to get it right. You have a book that you’re passionate about, and I’m assuming you’re here because you want to keep your readers from being distracted by grammar mistakes, plot holes, structure mistakes, and more. Well, that’s where I come in.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I help authors feel confident about publishing their stories through collaborating on the editing process, resulting in happy readers who connect deeply with their stories and keep turning the pages.
With each project, my focus is helping writers produce a story they’re proud of—without changing their unique voices.
If you’re ready to feel at ease and confident about your story, I would love to help you get there.
get to know me
Historical Fiction Author
"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!"
Paranormal Romance Author
“I have searched for years to find an exceptional editor to help me bring my stories to the world, and that’s Jessica. I was hesitant to work with an editor again based on unsatisfactory relationships I've had with editors in the past. I was so happy and engaged by Jessica’s content on TikTok, and she has remained true to the welcoming and energetic vibe of her posts! I enjoyed that she LISTENS and truly cares about the author, the work and the process. I cannot explain how absolutely vulnerable of a predicament it is to share the literary workings of the mind with someone else. Thank you for making this process possible and enjoyable!"
Romance Author
"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!)."
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."
"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
Sci-Fi, Space Opera
"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!"
Paranormal Romance Author
“I have searched for years to find an exceptional editor to help me bring my stories to the world, and that’s Jessica. I was hesitant to work with an editor again based on unsatisfactory relationships I've had with editors in the past. I was so happy and engaged by Jessica’s content on TikTok, and she has remained true to the welcoming and energetic vibe of her posts! I enjoyed that she LISTENS and truly cares about the author, the work and the process. I cannot explain how absolutely vulnerable of a predicament it is to share the literary workings of the mind with someone else. Thank you for making this process possible and enjoyable!"
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
"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
"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
"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
The Hero’s Edit
Developmental EDITing WITH
Copy & Line Editing Experience
This edit is for the turning point in the journey—story structure, character arcs, pacing, grammar, sentence flow, etc., all in one package. Whether your story is freshly finished or halfway through its revision quest, The Hero’s Edit offers a chance for you to receive detailed, thoughtful feedback that strengthens your story so you can stop guessing about the next step and move forward along your journey.
With this package, we’ll:
look at your plot
refine your worldbuilding or timeline
uncover your characters’ motivation
enhance the flow of each sentence so your unique story shines through
You’ll receive both big-picture and sentence-level edits, helping you refine your story and move you closer to your dreams of publication.
Receive 10 percent off single service pricing
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How It Works
1. Ask Questions
Reach out to me to get started by filling out my free quote form or booking a discovery call. This helps us make sure we are a great fit for each other and lets me know if I can help you with your story’s needs.
2. Get Your Custom Quote
Send a chapter of your story to me for a free, tailor-made proposal. It’s difficult to provide a sample edit with suggestions when working on big-picture edits without reading the entire story first. However, if requested, I will provide in-line comments on a sample edit of five pages, as long as you understand these suggestions will likely change once I have a better understanding of your story as a whole.
3. Make It Official
Next, we will both sign a contract to protect both of our work, and you’ll pay your deposit. I offer payment plans to fit your needs. Just ask!
4. Sit Back & Relax
It’s time for you to enjoy having an expert second-set of eyes to read your manuscript so you can relax and take a break from restructuring your story over and over again.
5. Get a Welcome Packet
You’ll receive your welcome packet with details to keep everything streamlined and guide you through the process, keeping everything low-key and calm.
6. Open Communication
I will check in with you throughout the project with any questions or to just update you on the progress. No worrying about what’s going on or if I’ve fallen off the face of the earth. 😄
7. Receive Your Edit
Pay the final invoice, and receive your developmental editorial report and editing suggestions.
8. Follow-Up Questions
Set up a call if preferred, or chat by email to discuss Tany lingering questions as we reach the end of your project.
9. Resubmission
After you revise your book, it’s time for copy and line editing. Resubmit your story so we can work on those sentence-level edits.
10. More Communication
Again, enjoy open communication throughout, with a few quick-ins by me with questions and updates.
11. Revise
Now it’s time for sentence-level revisions. Go through your manuscript and review the suggestions and edits for your free included revision that comes with all of my copy and line editing services.
12. Send It Back
Send it back to me so I can go through again, making sure suggestions and changes were input correctly.
13. Receive Your Manuscript
Pay your final invoice and receive your polished manuscript, from big-picture to copyedits.
14. Follow-Up Questions
Set up a call if preferred, or chat by email to discuss any lingering questions as we reach the end of your project.
How It Works
Feel at-ease and confident about your revisions with a clear plan.
As your book editor, I understand how hard you’ve worked on your manuscript, and I’ll treat your story with the respect it deserves. I provide detailed feedback to help you identify areas of your manuscript that can be improved and communicate with you every step of the way. I aim to be reliable, transparent, and professional, and am here to help you polish your words in order to get your unique message across to readers.
An editor’s job
in providing big-picture edits is to point out what’s working and what isn’t, based on factual information, not simply opinions, resulting in an engaging story that readers will connect with.
As the writer
it is your book and your words. You are free to use the suggestions you like and decline any others. It is ultimately your decision. So make the best choice for yourself and your book.
We’re a good fit if...
You care about producing a well-thought-out story that engages your readers from beginning to the end.
You want to work with a fiction book editor who values both you and your story.
You want a story that makes you feel proud.
Got Qs? I’ve got As.
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Let me help you tell your story.
Let’s get started on your book editing journey. Fill out the form below for a free editing quote, or sign up for a free discovery call here.
