Editing Services

I offer the following range of services for writers of various genres and publishers contracting out.

Reader's Reports
where I read your manuscript and present you with an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the style, characterization, and plot.

Story Conferencing
where I read your manuscript, and we meet to discuss possibilities for the style, characterization, and plot. Where this service differs from a reader's report is that during a story conference, you and I will actively brainstorm possibilities.

Structural editing
where I help you strengthen the development of characterization, plot, themes, and /or arguments.

Stylistic editing
where I re-cast any awkward or unclear sentences, to bring clarity and flow to your story or argument.

Copyediting
where I check for correct punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage.

Proofreading
where I check the live copy for typographical errors before the manuscript goes to print.



You can see an in-depth breakdown of different editorial skills on the Editors' Association of Canada website.



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Jessica Klassen
Editorial Services

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Blended Writing
where I put my suggestions right into the text, blending my ideas with your individual writing style.

Submission Packages
where I help you market your manuscript to publishers. This can involve market research, agent or publisher research, and the writing or editing of submission letters and synopses.

Back Jacket or Web Copy Writing
where I write a compelling synopsis for the back jacket of your book or for your e-book listing.

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