Author Archives: Jena

Summer is the perfect time to complete that writing project that has been put on the back burner for far too long… I have editing slots available in July and August. Email me to book your spot today!

Out there in the vast universe of online publishing, there exists a number of companies looking to capitalize on inexperienced writers. We might call such a company a VANITY PRESS, a company that charges authors a large fee to print … Continue reading →

This is a question that comes up often, especially during the holiday season.  Many authors seek to publish novels with a Christmas theme, but unfortunately, the time to jump into a holiday novel is not the same time we begin … Continue reading →

“Can you guarantee an error-free manuscript?” This is a question that seems to come up in almost every conversation I have lately.  And the answer is a truthful NO.  Books published and printed by the major publishing houses often have … Continue reading →

I’ve recently added a new service, especially for my incredibly prolific clients!  Those of you who are mid-way through a multiple book series  may find yourselves in need of a sensible way to keep track of characters, places and events.  … Continue reading →

What is the difference between a copy edit and a proofread? Copy editing and proofreading are two sides of the same coin, both important parts of the editing process that are essential to producing a polished manuscript. Copy editing is … Continue reading →

I’ve just added a new service, especially for all of my authors who are already knee-deep in the process of publishing a manuscript!  For those of you who need nothing more than a quick read-through of a recently scanned manuscript … Continue reading →

As any good writer knows, even the most powerful story gets better when it is properly and professionally edited. And more importantly, a polished manuscript garners more attention both from mainstream publishing companies and from potential readers of e-published books. … Continue reading →