I highly recommend reaching out to me a few months in advance.
I post my calendars for each month by the end of the month we’re currently in.
What is your inquiry process like?
You’ll submit your inquiry by filling out an inquiry form here. Please note: I will not respond to inquiries sent to my email or in my Instagram DMs. Thank you for understanding!
What is your turnaround time for an editing project?
Turnaround time depends on the client’s final word count, and the service(s) or package they select. It could be anywhere from 1-4+ weeks.
How does your editing process work?
If the client chooses to have me do a sample edit for them, I will turn on the ‘suggesting’ option in Google Docs. This is how I will edit the client’s manuscript and/or blurb as well.
After the client selects a date to reserve their slot, signs their contract, and pays their first payment or pays in full, I will start making edits/suggestions to their manuscript.
Blurb editing doesn’t require a deposit since there is a flat fee attached to the service.
How are we going to communicate with each other?
Instagram DMs, Email, and/or Google Docs.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! I offer 2-split and 4-split payment options. Clients can pay in full if they wish to do so.
For clients located in the United States, there will be a small upcharge to cover fees. For clients located internationally, there will be an upcharge to cover conversion fees.
What methods do you use to take payment?
I use the ‘invoices’ option on PayPal for payment.
Do you require a contract and a deposit?
Yes! Before the first payment is paid or a full payment is made (depends on the payment plan the client selects), I will send a contract over to the client. This is after a payment plan and a date has been selected to reserve the client’s slot in my editing calendar.
Do you use AI?
No, I don’t use any form of AI in my work nor will I work with a client who utilizes AI.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"I loved working with Editing By Jessica Sydney! She did a fantastic job copy editing my manuscript and to top it all off she did it in a timely manner. I also appreciate the payment plan options she had (which really helps when I’m working part time while in school!) She even answered all of my MANY questions. I look forward to working with her in the future."
—Jasmine Dade, Author of The Prom Queen Project
Jessica is honestly an editing genius! She is also really affordable, which I know is super important in the indie author world since publishing your own book can be expensive as I’ve heard from other authors. She’s honestly the sweetest person ever with a heart of gold, and I’m so grateful that I get to be one of her clients.
—Emma R. Wright, Author of The Puppet Master
"It was a really great experience to work with Jessica. I’m a first-time author, and this was the first time I’ve hired an editor. I’m so glad I reached out to her, and she said yes to working on my book. I don’t think this experience could’ve been better, and I’m happy with her edits/corrections."