Working with a book editor should be fun.

It should also be simple. Straightforward. Like getting from Point A to Point B, base camp to the summit of a mountain.
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Whether it’s your first book or your twenty-first book, finding an editor that fits your project just right can be daunting. I hear it from my clients all the time. They’ve reached out to a handful of editors, and low and behold, they get a different opinion from every single one.‍

You should definitely start with a manuscript review.
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A structural edit would be the most cost and time-efficient first step.
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You’ve got to go with traditional publishing. Self-publishing is a racket.
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Everyone is self-publishing, so that will set you up for success.
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There are ten steps in the editing journey.
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There are five steps in the editing journey.
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So how exactly do you know when you’ve found the right editor for the job? I share some helpful hints in my blog article, “How to Find “THE ONE” (Book Editor).”

What clients are saying

“Writing a book is daunting enough. But it's everything after the first draft that scared me. Jacquelyn took the reins and made that part as seamless as possible. She is very easy to work with and saw things that added clarity and strength to my book. Each step of the way, the process was clearly laid out, timelines were met, and she was easy to connect with. Now, my book is launched, and it is such a great feeling, and Jacquelyn helped make it a reality. Without hesitation I recommend Jacquelyn for any project!‍”
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- Steven Langer, Founder and CEO (Well by Design)

"Working with Jacquelyn was an incredible experience. Her keen attention to detail and thoughtful feedback truly elevated my manuscript while preserving my voice. I’m so grateful for her professionalism, insight, and support throughout the entire process."

- Dr. Pascal Achale

“In an industry that is full of ambiguity, ambivalence, obscurity, vagueness, doublespeak and dubiety, Jacquelyn Austin is the exception. She gets it and gets it done on time. I’m a first-time author. She understood my neophyte situation and helped me benefit from her role. She understood, she delivered with no misunderstandings, and she kept to her outlined schedule. I can confidently recommend her to any writer requiring editing services.”

- Norbert Lemermeyer

“About a year ago, I was recommended to Jacquelyn Austin and in the intervening months we have worked together on several projects, large and small. My imprint publishes about half a dozen books a year, so keeping to deadlines is important.

Jacquelyn has always honored her commitment to deliver and has been very thorough and patient with historical and obtuse language. She is highly proficient and delivers excellent and timely results at a cost basis which we find amenable. I recommend Jacquelyn highly and we intend to utilize her on all book editing projects going forward.”
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- Eric Wiberg

“I am a new author who took the leap last year and wrote a book. With Jacquelyn’s help, that book became more than I ever thought possible. She was thorough and timely, had great suggestions, but most importantly, she encouraged me and gave me the confidence to continue when things got tough. Her feedback was invaluable and she turned my initial draft into a polished and complete product. I'm so grateful for her editing services, and cannot recommend her enough!”

- Tara Hodgson

“I had the pleasure of having Jacquelyn edit my manuscript. As writers, we are incredibly self-conscious when it comes to critiquing our work. Jacquelyn reviewed my manuscript and gave positive feedback and a gentle critique. My goal was to self-publish on Amazon, but was a little intimidated. Jacquelyn was very thorough and encouraging. After her edit I was satisfied that I had a product I could proudly submit. We will be working together on other projects. I enthusiastically recommend her.”

- Dora McCaffrey

I cannot recommend Jacquelyn highly enough! From our very first conversation, she was friendly, approachable, and incredibly easy to work with.
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Her background in education was especially valuable to me. Knowing that she understood the profession gave me confidence that she would appreciate the voice, emotion, and intention behind the stories I was sharing.

Throughout the process, Jacquelyn communicated clearly, was thoughtful in her feedback, and went above and beyond in her copy editing. She brought an incredible attention to detail while ensuring that my writing still sounded like me.

As a first-time author, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’m so grateful for the care and expertise she brought to my manuscript, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled, thoughtful, and supportive editor!
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- Meaghan Boutillier

Working with a book editor should be fun.

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