Gwyn Edits
Thoughtful editing and proofreading with passion
Thoughtful editing and proofreading with passion
Gwyn Edits
Jessica is a developmental, content, and line editor and proofreader with a BA in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Central Methodist University. She provides regular editing and proofreading services for a small indie publishing house and offers her services to primarily independent authors. A lifelong avid reader, Jessica began her editing journey beta reading for a best-selling author and built her proofreading and editing skills along the way. She specializes in developmental editing for content by taking the story, seeing the big picture, patching holes, adding readability and clarity, and rounding out the edges. Jessica lives in Missouri with her high school sweetheart and their three sweet, wild boys. When she's not editing, she is usually playing board games, devouring books, preparing vegan feasts, and enjoying a nice cup of chai tea.
My editing style encompasses points from different types of editing, including developmental, content, copy, and line editing. I offer a thorough and intensive edit that addresses the following and more:
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I offer proofreading for manuscripts that are thoroughly edited and just about ready to go to the publisher. This final proof would include a read-through of the manuscript for minor issues that may have been missed in previous edits. Proofreading alone will only be offered for manuscripts that are fully revised after editing. This includes the following issues:
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A collaborative process during which the consultant works directly with the author on his or her unfinished manuscript. This type of editing takes place before the first draft is complete or at any stage when the author needs scene to scene brainstorming, analysis, dialogue help, or feedback. Pricing varies by project. Contact Jessica for more information.
An in depth edit and proof for a short document includes a thorough edit including the following and more:
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Jess's consulting services were beyond helpful to me. Her insightful questions and comments helped me pull together a story I was really struggling with. She was also very helpful in reminding me to actually write and making sure I was meeting my goals. I would 100% recommend her WIP consulting for anyone who is not quite ready for an editor but really wants some constructive feedback from a professional source.
Winnifred Fritz
AuthorJessica Gwyn is all things an editor should be. She's a voice of reason, encouragement, gives sound advice, and makes your writing go to a whole new level. My books would not be what they are without Jessica's guiding hand. She not only corrects the mistakes, but gives suggestions on wording and sentence structure that will make any writer shine. Her prices are reasonable, which I appreciate and as an Indy author, I value. I could not imagine publishing a book without Jessica and her advice.
Sofia Simpson
AuthorWith a flexible, professional style, Jessica's line edits were insightful on details while preserving my voice. In pinpointing key areas for clarity, her suggestions were open-minded and gave me the creative freedom to find solutions. I was thrilled with the improvements to my manuscript!
Brittany Eden
AuthorWe highly recommend Gwyn Edits for excellent content edits. She's fast, does stellar work, and takes great care to make sure our authors have the best in quality feedback.
Quill & Flame Publishing House
PublisherJessica from Gwyn Edits did a fantastic job on my manuscript! She showed great attention to detail, was passionate about my project, and got my book edited super fast. I highly recommend her services!
AJ Skelly
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