Jennifer E Lindsay

Develepmental & Copy Editing Services

Helping YA & MG Authors Enrich Their Stories & Connect With Readers’ Hearts

Helping writers grow in confidence and skill as storytellers and professional authors.

Are you ready to take the next step in your writing journey?

Serving traditional and self-published authors as an independent, freelance editor since 2017. Whether you’re still in the early days of your writing career or an established author, my purpose is the same: To give you the support and resources you need to enrich your stories and connect with your readers’ hearts.

Manuscript Assessment

Evaluates the overall story, focusing on concept, audience, and marketability. Ideal for incomplete and early drafts of manuscripts or for writers struggling to find the way forward in their story. 

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Developmental Editing

In-depth focus on plot & character development, world-building, and story arcs. Ideal for completed drafts and authors preparing to query or pitch their manuscripts to agents or small publishers.

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Copy Editing

Reserved for established indie & traditionally published authors looking to self-publish their next book.

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About Me

About Me

My vision is to help writers grow in confidence and skill as professional authors. my mission is to encourage them in their development and to help them see their value, worth, and success as an individual is not contingent on the number of books they sell or awards they win.

Jennifer Lindsay

Freelance Editor/Writer

Hi there!

I’m Jen and I’m so excited to learn more about you and your story!

Choosing an editor or writing coach to work with can be a tricky process. Will she respect your process and vision? Will she be easy to work with? Will she help you reach your goals?

My role is to alleviate those worries so you can focus on what’s most important: your long-term career as an author!

Whether you’re still in the early days of your writing career or an author who is already establishing a name for yourself, my purpose is the same: To give you the support and resources you need to enrich your stories and connect with your readers’ hearts.

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    Dragon Rider: The story of a lucky dragon

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