Why You Should Hire an Editor
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Are you preparing a manuscript for querying literary agents or submitting to a press, publisher, literary magazine, or writing contest?
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Do you want to know if your first chapter has a can't-put-the-book-down "hook" that will capture the interest of acquisition editors and readers alike?
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Are you looking for professional feedback and editorial guidance on the plot, character development, voice, pacing, and dialogue in your story?
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Are you an indie author looking for self-editing tips or a final polish before publishing your book?
As the owner and editor or Up Style Editing, I offer a wide range of editorial services that meet both your editorial and investment needs.
My name is Jen Jilany, and I am a professional fiction editor. I also work on creative non-fiction.
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Email me for my Services & Rates Chart, which itemizes what I include with each service type.
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Send me the first 1,000 words of your novel, for a free sample copyedit to see if my editing style matches what you are looking for. (Must be in MS Word.)
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Book a complimentary 15-minute virtual consultation, to chat about your needs and see if we're a good fit.
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Check out my portfolio and testimonials here.
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Learn more about me here.
I have experience in most fiction genres. No crime, poetry, or screenplays, please.
My editorial services are fast, accurate, and affordable! I can meet with you virtually, or in-person within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
"During her internship with Faze Magazine, Jen wrote and copy-edited articles for publication. Her pitches were relevant, her articles were well-written, and she exceeded all of her deadlines. She is an accurate, thorough and reliable copy-editor, as well as an excellent communicator. What stood out to me the most about Jen was the thoughtfulness and empathy she applied to her editing. It is so important for editors to show support, encouragement and collaboration towards the author in order to produce the best article possible, and Jen certainly achieved this."
- Lorraine Zander, Editor-in-Chief,
Faze Magazine
“I want to hug who edited this. Her queries and suggestions were helpful, her tone was lovely, and I kept most of the changes she made.”
- Jennifer Lamont, Faze Contributor
"Jen's support and leadership has been invaluable to our editorial and marketing efforts, including our SEO. In writing and editing our email and website content, including our promotions, she is organized, methodical, and strives for excellence in everything she does. We have seen over a two-fold increase in organic traffic to our website with her support. She is helpful and collaborative, and most importantly makes the effort to understand our business to ensure the content written is authentic and fits our customers first. We highly recommend Jen for any content development and editing projects.."
- TJ, CEO,
Transcend Golf Ltd.