Self-Editing Instruction from a Professional Freelance Editor
Whether you will be using a professional editor or not, EVERY writer needs to self-edit to some capacity. Not sure how to do that? I've got two options for you . . .
Compass Call
Personalized Self-Editing Instruction
Knowing what you need to do is not the same as knowing HOW to do it. This is particularly true when it comes to self-editing. You realize you need to edit your own writing before handing it over to a professional editor. But, edit for what, exactly?
Wouldn’t it be great to have some sort of personalized instruction? Something more specific than the generic advice in books about editing? That’s what the Compass Call is for—to point you in the right direction.
Here’s what you get:
✅ 50 pages (12,500 words) of your WIP read
✅ A detailed editorial letter outlining the good and bad
✅ A full copyedit on the first 10 pages (2500 words)
✅ A 1-hour call for questions and discussion
It’s that easy. You get personalized instructions and a chance to ask all your most burning editing questions to a professional editor without spending thousands of dollars for a full edit.
Sound interesting? Let’s chat about it!
Everyone Should Edit
A Course on Self-Editing
You’ve done the hard part—finishing the first draft of your novel. But now what?
If the idea of editing feels overwhelming, confusing, or just plain impossible, Everyone Should Edit is for you. This self-paced course walks you through the process of turning your messy manuscript into a polished, publishable book, whether you’re editing for the first time or finally ready to take control of your revision process.
If you’ve been stuck in draft mode, unsure how to move forward, or worried you’ll never get your book ready, this course gives you the path—and the confidence—to make it happen. Your story deserves to be told well. Let’s edit it into something you’re proud to share.
karen childress says . . .
"Have you ever met one of those people who is so knowledgeable about a topic that you want to pick their brains for hours? Jeanette is one of those people. In this course, she shares her knowledge in an energetic, fun way and makes the material easy to absorb. Each module and additional material that corresponds with the module will produce confidence in your self-editing process. If you're even considering self-editing, don't start until you've taken this course!"
Mindset affects everything. In this module, you'll learn why a mindset shift is important and ways to get yourself into a new mindset for editing.
Now we need to know what we're doing. In this module, you'll learn the ins and outs of the major editing types, including the major problems I see and how to fix them.
Of course, we can't edit alone. In this module, you'll learn about the various tools available to writers during the editing process and how to utilize each to your advantage.
Larz MacPherson says . . .
I learned so much from Jeanette’s Everyone Should Edit course! I’ve seen a major improvement in my editing skills, and I feel much more confident in my writing! The course is incredibly thorough and practical. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
About everyone should edit
You don’t need to be an expert to edit your novel—you just need a system that works.
Too many writers stall out after the first draft. Not because they don’t care, but because no one ever taught them how to edit. Maybe you’ve tried patching together advice from blogs, podcasts, or YouTube videos. Maybe you’ve read craft books but still feel unsure where to begin. Or maybe you keep rereading your draft, hoping the next pass will magically fix everything.
That’s not editing. That’s spinning your wheels.
Everyone Should Edit was created to take the mystery (and misery) out of editing. It’s designed for fiction writers who want a clear, supportive process for turning their first draft into a book that’s ready for professional editing, self-publishing, or querying. This course shows you how to self-edit, with practical tools and mindset shifts that make editing feel manageable instead of overwhelming. You’ll stop second-guessing every sentence and start making real progress.
Inside the course, you’ll:
✴️ Learn the importance of a mindset shift
✴️ Discover how to turn goals into action
✴️ Find an efficient and effective process for editing
✴️ Understand what to look for during editing—and how to fix it
✴️ Develop an understanding of the tools available to help
By learning to self-edit, you’ll save money (the course is only $400!) because you won't need to pay a professional for multiple editing stages. Also, many editors charge less when they receive a cleaner manuscript. On top of all that, as you build your editing skills, you’ll naturally become a stronger writer who needs less editing in the future—saving you time on every book you write.
I understand the common traps, the self-doubt, and the confusion of editing. This course will guide you through these roadblocks with clarity and compassion. On a scale of 1 (I know nothing) to 10 (I know everything), my beta participants scored themselves an average of 6 points higher after the course! You can experience that boost too. You just need the right support. Join Everyone Should Edit today and turn your draft into the book it’s meant to be!
Have questions about the course? Email Jeanette@Jeanettethewriter.com