You don’t just need an editor…

You need a wayfinder.

We can guide your story through a sea of manuscripts, navigate the swirling currents of trend, capture a robust readership in your net, and catch the helpful wind of an agent.

We’ll chart your guiding stars, set a course,

and keep you company

every step of the way.

Who we are

Jen Bailey is a born creative professionally trained in the sciences.

Not only does she apply artistic precision to every line of your manuscript, she also provides analytical assessment of your work with metric tools and supportive resources. These may include graphics, reverse outlines, indexing, references, fact-checking, and subject area expertise.

Jen holds two degrees in the sciences and a certificate in Developmental Editing from the University of Washington.

She has written and researched for NASA and the Department of Energy, worked on various projects with sustainability organizations, and is an avid reader and poet.

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Do you have half an hour and an in-progress manuscript? Let’s talk it out, completely free.

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Basic services are listed here, but because each project is a unique voyage, I can create custom quotes for every edit.

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