Jessica has edited three of my manuscripts, greatly improving the plot development and characterization. For the last one, when I wasn’t sure I was taking my protagonist in the right direction, Jessica provided well-thought-out advice and encouragement, that I needed my character to go even further in that direction! And when I did, the story came together. She really “got” my main character! And elevated the book to a higher level. Thanks Jessica!

Karen C. Whalen, author

The Dinner Club Mysteries

The Tow Truck Mysteries

I adore Jessica's editing style! It suits my style perfectly! Her gentleness and honesty are a perfect combination and complement each other well. Whenever I hear that someone is looking for an editor, I suggest her!

Rhonda Blackhurst, author

Author of The Melanie Hogan Mysteries, Whispering Pines Romantic Suspense, and The Spirit Lake Mysteries

Indie Author Consultant & Certified Life Coach

The only thing I like better than opening my email to find photos of my grandkids [Jessie, do I need a comma here?] is to open my email to find edits from Jessica. She’s quick with compliments and gentle with corrections and advice. She’s the only one I trust with my manuscripts.

Becky Clark, award-winning author of funny mysteries that make Jessica laugh

Finding the right editor is crucial for any author, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have met Jessie through an online search. What initially struck me was our serendipitous connection - not only were we both originally from Denver, but we both had settled near Portland. This shared background helped build an easy rapport and understanding between us.

Over the course of editing multiple books together, Jessie has become an integral part of my writing team. Her insights are invaluable, allowing her to pinpoint areas that need refinement while positively shaping the story. I carefully weigh each of her recommendations, knowing they come from a place of experience and a drive to elevate the work to its full potential.

Beyond her sharp editing skills, I have appreciated Jessie's warm personality and the seamless collaborative process we've established. She is truly invested in my author voice and narrative vision, making suggestions that strengthen rather than distort the core inspirations.

I cannot recommend Jessie highly enough to any writer seeking a professional, perceptive, and dedicated editor. Her passion for the craft is evidenced by the care she puts into every piece, and I look forward to many more successful book projects with her guidance.

Lori Osterberg

Jessie Cornwell is the only editor I would ever trust with my stories. She’s insightful, highly skilled at her craft, firm but never cruel, fast but thorough, crystal clear as a communicator, and she’s always right. That’s the thing—I trust her implicitly. I have to think editing fiction writers is a lot like herding sparrows—we do tend to dart around and twitter excuses and flutter off when startled. Yet, she remains unflappable. And I will come back to a point I need to emphasize—she’s always right. Working with her has been a novel-saving.

Shelly Weathers