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Editing Services

I’ve critiqued and edited hundreds of manuscripts (references available) for novelists and non-fiction writers alike. Beyond copy-editing, I offer developmental and structural editing, with your whole project and an eye toward publication in mind.

My rates are competitive, my work thorough, but compassionate. As I am also a writer, I know exactly how hard you’ve worked, and how important it is to be given clear guidance on where to go next.

  • Novels
  • Memoirs
  • Non-fiction books
  • Non-fiction book proposals
  • Essays and short stories
  • Academic papers

When you contact me for an editing bid, please specify the type of editing you are interested in (rates vary):

  • Copy-editing (typos, grammar, etc.)
  • Developmental editing (structure, plot, character, etc.)
  • Complete edit (copy-editing and developmental editing in one)

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NEWS!
Jordan partners with professional translator Patricia Schiavone to offer professional English and Spanish editing and translation services.

ENGLISH & SPANISH EDITING

TRANSLATION ENGLISH/SPANISH & SPANISH/ENGLISH
Translating is an art as much as a skill. Your text is treated like the jewel we know it is. We stick to the original as much as possible while also striving to create a product that feels natural in the target language.

Our objective is to make one original text available to readers of the target language, keeping its style, content and intention.

WHAT KIND OF TEXTS?

  • Literary: short stories, novels, memoirs, creative essays, etc.
  • Business: brochures, letters, e-mails, web-pages, press releases, etc.
  • Academic: essays, theses, etc.
  • Articles of all kinds.
  • News
  • Letters and family documents

WHAT DIFFERENCE DO WE MAKE?

  • We love what we do and that passion comes through our work.
  • We respect deadlines and only promise what we can realistically achieve.
  • We like teaching and explaining. You'll always know how and why we did something to your text, and are open for questions.
  • We are honest and will tell you if your needs are beyond our possibilities.
   

Patricia Schiavone

Patricia Schiavone is a Teacher of Spanish and English as a Second Language. She is also an Executive Secretary, Logistics Manager and Household Manager in Uruguay. She has edited and translated literary and business texts for enterprises and writers since 1991.

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Testimonials

“Three years ago, Jordan Rosenfeld became my editor. Her keen eyes, gentle probing, and insightful suggestions have helped me develop my writing abilities and create my own unique style and voice. She has taught me to dig deeply into my psyche and to explore the territory encompassing my own shadows. I have learned to “show” rather than “tell” and to paint my stories with a fine camelhair brush rather than a spray gun. With her help, I am learning the satisfying and never-ending process of the craft of writing.”
— J. Michael Gospe, M.D.

Jordan is not only a wonderful editor, but also a superb and nurturing teacher. When she finds a pattern of irregular writing within my work, she educates me about why it is incorrect usage in a nonjudgmental way and tells me not only how to recognize the problem, but also how to fix it to make it better. I unequivocally and resoundingly recommend Jordan Rosenfeld as the person you should choose. I cannot imagine using anyone else. She is my saint, the one who understands my needs and performs at a level unsurpassed.
— Saulander Evans, Author of Choices Born of Prophesy

“I want to thank Jordan for all her hard work and positivity on both the novel and screenplay version of “Know the Enemy.” I've been so impressed with her timeliness, thoroughness and excellent communication that I'd gladly tell anyone who asked that her service is excellent. “
— Jill A. Carlton, Author of Know the Enemy

“I opened the file with Jordan’s commentary and found that she did more than just edit this manuscript. She affirmed me. I just now got up the nerve to start reading her actual edit and I am so delighted that I barely know what to say. Jordan is brilliant and her feedback is deeply healing to me. I cannot thank her enough. She is worth more to me than I can ever pay.”
— Sylvia Peterson, author of Laura & Me, a Memoir

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