“As an editor, Jeannie is both disciplined and fluid. I appreciate her openness to both strengths and weaknesses with a hard lean toward strengths, plus she’s deeply encouraging.”
“Jeannie has been my editor since 2016, working across two genres. In that time, she has edited more than twenty-five full-length books. She is professional, flexible, and easy to work with, consistently returning manuscripts ahead of schedule. I highly recommend Jeannie to any author looking to enhance the quality of their writing.”
Professional Editing
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As a sensitive person who is conscious of the vulnerable nature of sharing oneself on the page, I will gently guide you through a process that feels comfortable and natural, so that you can get your story polished and published. We will meet via Zoom for one hour at $150.
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If you need help sculpting the narrative arc of your manuscript, I'm happy to guide you through that by offering fresh eyes to your creative work. As a prolific reader with a discerning eye, I can spot redundancies and shifts in verb tense, plus spot areas where important information might be helpful. My pricing is unique to each project, so please let me know how long your manuscript is and what it is you are hoping to achieve through developmental editing. Cost is estimated on a case by case basis, as all manuscripts are in different stages and subsequently need varying amounts of time devoted to them
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If you want a feedback for an essay, short story, or manuscript that includes careful proofreading and line edits, I offer a keen eye to point out typos, misspellings, commonly misused words or phrases, and the occasional extra comma or missing period. Because each project is unique, we can discuss your specific project and I will give you a fair estimate of the total cost once I hear from you. Cost is $30/hour. For a 50,000 word manuscript, generally the total cost will be $350.
Mentorships
Mentorship is a collaborative relationship rooted in curiosity, encouragement, and gentle accountability. I work alongside writers, creatives, and seekers who want to move through self-doubt, grief, or creative blocks and return to a sense of meaning in their work and life.
It’s not about fixing or performing—it’s about being met where you are. Together, we explore your creative process, clarify your voice, and build confidence in your work and purpose.
I combine the skill set acquired from my training as a school counselor for encouraging others in self-advocacy with my ten years of working as a professional writer and editor to hold space for your needs, honoring the mind/body/spirit connection.
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This is a one-hour Zoom call for exploratory or one-off support, differing from a writing consultation, in that you may need clarity through conversation on how to proceed with your idea or materialize your project.
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This includes two one-hour Zoom calls for one month, plus email support.
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Discounted with a three-month commitment. You and I will dive deeper into your project or explore your creative goals, meeting twice monthly for one-hour Zoom sessions and email support in between.
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You and I will meet for a one-hour Zoom call, plus ongoing email support for one month. This differs from the mentorship, in that here I also offer written feedback on up to 25 pages of your writing (can be standalone essays, short stories, poetry, or a manuscript).