Let’s unlock your book’s true potential
Welcome to Jones Novel Editing! My name is Becker and I offer comprehensive yet affordable developmental editing services for creative writers. I work across a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, though I have a particular love for fantasy, romance and mystery.
Fiction services
Developmental edit
A developmental edit focuses on your novel as a whole, namely plot, characters, and worldbuilding. Read more→
Manuscript evaluation
A manuscript evaluation is a developmental edit without in-text comments. Read more→
Novel scan
A novel scan focuses on high-level feedback, and is available for novels over 50,000 words. Read more→
Nonfiction and memoir services
Nonfiction developmental edit
A developmental edit for nonfiction focuses on narrative, pacing and structure. Read more→
Memoir developmental edit
A developmental edit for memoirs focuses on narrative, pacing and structure. Read more→
Manuscript evaluation
A manuscript evaluation for nonfiction and memoirs is a developmental edit without in-text comments. Read more→
Other services services
Picture book edit
A picture book edit looks at the big picture components, such as plot, flow and suitability, as well as punctuation and grammar. Read more→
Pre-querying package
A pre-querying package ensures your querying materials are in top shape before you approach a publisher or agent. Read more→
Coaching
Coaching focuses on your specific needs, such as getting feedback on your query letter or perfecting your prose. Read more→