Professional editing for authors of all experience levels
15+ years in the editing business
Trusted by NYT and WSJ bestselling authors
Compassionate, actionable feedback that meets you where you are
Deep respect for your voice and goals
Professional editing for authors of all experience levels
15+ years in the editing business
Trusted by NYT and WSJ bestselling authors
Compassionate, actionable feedback that meets you where you are
Deep respect for your voice and goals
Thanks to 15+ years in education and publishing, my feedback is direct, compassionate, and tailored to your goals. I meet you and your manuscript exactly where you are and help you shape it into its strongest form—without losing your voice.
My services for fiction and nonfiction:
Developmental Editing (big picture structure, pacing, character arcs, etc.)
Line Editing (sentence level for voice, flow, emotional impact, etc.)
Copy Editing (final polish to prepare for publication using Chicago Manual of Style)
Book Doctoring (for uncooperative projects that need more help)
Manuscript Evaluations (budget-friendly, biggest-picture feedback with a focus on marketability)
Beta reading (reader-response insight with professional perspective)
Ghostwriting (full manuscripts or excerpts)
Copywriting (marketing copy and book proposals)
and more!
Every project is unique. I tailor my services and pricing to your manuscript's needs, your goals, and your budget.
I value your trust. You can count on a clear, transparent bid before you sign or pay anything.
If you need a service I don't provide, I can likely refer you to a trustworthy expert.
Ready to take the next step? Email me at aj.ajjeppersonediting@gmail.com for a free sample edit and a customized bid.
Testimonials
"AJ pinpointed exactly why my novel wasn't performing. She saw the story I was trying to write and helped me bring it truly to light. The second edition has higher sales, and I'm drafting the sequel as a better writer thanks to everything I learned from her."
--BH, dark fantasy author
"I've brought several romance novels to AJ, from sweet YA to spicy sapphic. By the time we're done, my 'meh' manuscript gives me chills!"
--MT, romance author
"Between running my business and parenting four young children, I couldn't get my book idea off the back burner. AJ's ghostwriting and compassionate, patient collaboration turned it into a reality. She's worth every cent!"
--GR, self-development author
"AJ understood what it costs to write a memoir, and I don't mean financially. Revisiting the hardest moments of my life is no easy task, and AJ honors that. She encouraged me always, pushed me when I needed it (while respecting boundaries), and held the pen for me when I needed a rest. I couldn't have done it without her."
--CS, memoir author