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Need a book coach or developmental editor for your novel or memoir? Let’s chat!
Hi! I’m a developmental editor, book coach, and writing instructor. I have over 15 years’ experience as a book coach, freelance editor, and creative writing professor. I can help you with everything from short story collections to novels and personal essays to memoirs. I’m also a writer myself, and the author of a memoir, so I deeply understand the structure and form — and how to navigate the emotional complexity of the writing experience.
My services include one-on-one book coaching, developmental editing, manuscript assessment, and copy editing. Not sure which service is right for you? You can find detailed descriptions of each under Editorial Services. And you can book a free 20-minute discovery call with me any time.
Here’s what one client had to say:
"Jessie Sholl is the total package. She's an editor who knows -- and will help you master -- all the technicals of character development, structure, plot, and theme. But she's also highly intuitive; she's able to somehow just feel when something, though technically proficient, could be even better and will tell you exactly how to take your work from good to great, from great, just possibly, to transcendent."
-- Lorna Graham
As an adjunct professor of creative writing at The New School and a teaching artist at The Loft Literary Center, I’ve helped hundreds of students fall in love with writing. Many have gone on to have their short stories, essays, memoirs, and novels published — nothing makes me happier than seeing my students and clients succeed. Let’s chat about how I can do the same for you!
My services include one-on-one book coaching, developmental editing, manuscript assessment, and copy editing. Not sure which service is right for you? You can find detailed descriptions of each under Editorial Services. And you can book a free 20-minute discovery call with me any time.
Here’s what one client had to say:
"Jessie Sholl is the total package. She's an editor who knows -- and will help you master -- all the technicals of character development, structure, plot, and theme. But she's also highly intuitive; she's able to somehow just feel when something, though technically proficient, could be even better and will tell you exactly how to take your work from good to great, from great, just possibly, to transcendent."
-- Lorna Graham
As an adjunct professor of creative writing at The New School and a teaching artist at The Loft Literary Center, I’ve helped hundreds of students fall in love with writing. Many have gone on to have their short stories, essays, memoirs, and novels published — nothing makes me happier than seeing my students and clients succeed. Let’s chat about how I can do the same for you!
Oh also, I love dogs
NEW CLASS! MEMOIR: The Power of Your Personal Story starts September 17th! At The Loft Literary Center (via Zoom) NEW CLASS!
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