Editing Portfolio for Jeanette the Writer
I have helped many authors hone their writing and make their words shine throughout my years as a professional independent copyeditor and line/substantive editor. Explore some of my projects below.
Nonfiction
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Grow by Randy Ornstein (Axiom Business Book Awards Silver Medalist: Career)
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A Hidden Force by Ed Thompson
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Run Like Hell by Nadine Macaluso
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Awake to Your Why by Bryce Chapman
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Sustainable Content by Alisa Bonsignore
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Start with Story by Jonathan Jordan
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Be Au Sm by Josh Peach
Historical
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Flight of the Monarchs by Michelle Reardon
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Catch the Wind by Michelle Reardon
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The Summer Between by Robert Raasch (National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Fiction: General)
Memoir
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A Child of Faith by Tia’Ahlee Maxie
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Not Another Self-Help Book by Lindsey Leaverton
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Say Yes to Your Yes by Jennifer Jane Young
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Enchilada Entrepreneur by Russell Ybarra
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Swim or Die by Sharon McGroder
Contemporary/Literary
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Land of Dust and Hope by Michael Downing
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An Acre of Fools by Scott MacLellan
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Tiny Glimmers of Light by Aqueel Athar and Tanya Athar-Jogee
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
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Génãro. Lost in the Swamp by A.J.N. Gallagher
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The Crack in the Crystal by Barak Engel
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Universe Within by Genna Pfister
Thriller
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The Panacea Project by Catherine Devore Johnson (2023 National Indie Excellence Awards: Finalist in Medical Thrillers)
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Her Holiness: A Novel by Dustin Dunbar
Client Testimonials
I was introduced to Jeanette through my publisher. She was hired to copyedit my first novel, and she made the experience so easy and pleasant, and did such an amazing job, that I hired her to edit my second novel. I've worked with other freelance editors, but after working with Jeanette, I won't go to anyone else. I call her my eagle-eyed copyeditor because this woman misses NOTHING and has honestly saved me from grotesque public humiliation more times than I can count.
In fact, I guarantee she has found seventeen issues just reading this recommendation, and I adore her for it. She's extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and just an all-around nice person. My favorite thing about her, though, is that she actually remembers my characters and story when I talk to her, even a year later. She pays attention and retains things that are very important to me and then uses that to make my books better, treating them as if they were her own. I always know my book is safe and cared for with Jeanette. Best copyeditor ever!
Michelle Reardon, author of Flight of the Monarchs and Catch the Wind
I want to give a big shoutout to Jeanette Smith, my book editor. The magic she did on the words of my manuscript "Say Yes to your YES" is just mindblowing. She made everything feel more smooth, fluid and powerful. Jeanette made the experience or reading this book feel like the wave of the ocean gentle flowing in and out, effortlessly. I'm so grateful to you Jeanette.
Jennifer Jane Young, Author of Say Yes to Your YES
It was a pleasure to work with Jeanette because of the effort she put into understanding my goals, writing style, and brand. I recently hired her to help edit and format a coaching supplement for medical writing. The edits she made were both educational and a clear example of the value of human editors for improving readability while maintaining nuance.
She also did a great job reflecting the minimalistic and clean aesthetic from my website into the formatting of the supplement. I'm really looking forward to working on more pieces together. Lastly, I'd been following her for some time before we worked together, and she continues to inspire me to become a better writer and self-editor.
Nicole Bowens, ASAP Medical Writing
Jeanette is an excellent editor! I'm extremely impressed by her skills and attention to detail. She knows just how to make an author's story sing while keeping their voice and enhancing their message to the world.
Kristin Noland, Editor & Ghostwriter
Jeanette brings a bag full of skills, creativity, and excitement to her writing and editing projects, which shows in her end results. She actively listens to the needs of each project before diving in and provides suggestions without prescription backed by research and technical skill.
Fallon Clark, Editor & Author
I’ve hired Jeanette to copyedit myriad manuscripts for clients across various genres, and I’ve found her work ethic, attention to detail, and communication with authors to be excellent. Everyone enjoys working with Jeanette, and I highly recommend her copyediting services.
Erin Brown, Former Executive Editor of Greenleaf Book Group
What can I say! Jeanette may post pictures of cats or swim like a mermaid, but she is also a fine editor! If you are looking for a great editor to help get your book into a professional shape then Jeanette is the person for you. Great communication, delivered ahead of time and educated me throughout the process. I can't recommend Jeanette enough!
Guy Marlow, author of Courage to Be
Jeanette did so much more for my book than just fix typos and grammar (though she did that, too...) She's a copyeditor with the brain and heart of a developmental editor. Right off the bat, she noticed how I hadn't been clear enough with defining an important term in my book. Spotting this totally changed the dynamic of my book. With that one fix, my book gained a level of clarity it had been missing. But then she helped me pinpoint some of my writerly bad habits in a way that has made me a better professional with my own clients. She may be a mermaid, but she's also the GOAT.
Jonathan Jordan, author of Start With Story
Jeanette and I worked on a book my mother is writing. This was a complex endeavor as we worked from Temi audio transcribed texts and it was 100 pages long. Her attention to detail to copy edit this body of work was exceptional. Grammar, punctuation, clarity of content, consistency of spellings. You name it, she caught issues and addressed them. Moreover every deadline was met and her approach to project management was very streamlined. Would work with her again in a heartbeat!! Thank you Jeanette!!
Anissa Kalinowski, Biopharma Executive
Working with a new copyeditor is always a little bit of a gamble. At the polishing stage, we need someone who will improve the manuscript--clarifies inconsistencies, tightens the prose, etc--while also maintaining the author's voice. It can be difficult to find someone who understands how to balance those two imperatives.
From the first time I met Jeanette, I could tell she was professional. She's warm and funny and obviously knows her stuff. But it wasn't until I saw her work that I realized how skilled she is--she was able to make an already strong manuscript feel more mature and thoughtful, and the author (who has a very clear sense of her own voice) LOVED her work. It was such a win all around!!
I will definitely be calling on Jeanette for future projects, and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to take their manuscript from good to exceptional.
Amanda Nell Edgar, Author, Speaker, Owner of Page & Podium
