Writing a book is hard.

As an editor, my intention is to understand the heart of your story and help you further cultivate it. My suggestions are just that—suggestions! You, and you alone, know what suits the story you are telling. My hope is that what I highlight as problem areas or propose as revisions will serve as a jumping off point for you. 

You, as the artist, are what matters most. 

The editor/writer relationship is one that I deeply cherish. It’s always an honor to be invited into a writer’s world and trusted with their work—because, without a doubt, writing a book is a monumental achievement.

  • EFA Member

  • +5 Years' Experience

  • Fast Turnaround

What Others Are Saying

  • Jess and I worked together on two manuscripts: a romantasy and a supernatural horror novel. She has incredible breadth as an editor, is highly personable, and has a talent for understanding authorial intent. Her feedback is precise and always considers the narrative goals, so you won’t get suggestions that completely upend what you’re trying to do! The right fit is so important in an editorial relationship, and Jess is wonderful at understanding her authors and tailoring her feedback to their needs. Whenever I received her notes, I was excited to work on edits as I saw a path forward and knew her suggestions would make my work better. I always found Jess’s editorial feedback kind and encouraging, and she has been such a supportive and enthusiastic advocate for my work. I highly recommend working with her if you’re looking for an incisive pair of eyes on your book!

    A.J. Vrana

  • Jess was a dream to work with! She had a deep understanding of what I was trying to accomplish, and her suggestions made my story so much stronger. Her enthusiasm, humor, and eye for detail make her a stellar editor. Highly recommended!

    Jenna Beacom

  • As a literary associate at Folio, Jess Macy was invaluable to the development of my writing. Her sharp eye helped me turn several drafts (one of which was young-adult fiction, the other which was narrative nonfiction for adults) into much stronger manuscripts. From voice and plotting to sentence structure, Jess is an astute editor. She is also kind, approachable and supportive. I highly recommend her editing services.

    Janie Chodosh

  • Jess is the editor every writer needs! Writing is hard work, but Jess made the process of editing and revising not only manageable but encouraging. She handled my manuscript with compassion and care, while offering a solution-focused approach that gave me clear direction. Her edit letters never left me feeling overwhelmed. On the contrary, I felt empowered and excited to dive back into revisions and bring my story to the next level! Thank you, Jess!

    Katherine Ley

  • Jess Macy is a tremendous reader and editor. After years of working as an agent and editing manuscripts to get them ready for sale, she knows how to help shape books that will resonate with readers. But there is nothing cookie-cutter about her approach. She is remarkably astute, and generous in her encouragement of each writer's unique voice. I was fortunate to have Jess' eye on several manuscripts, and was greatly aided by her tailored advice, warm encouragement, and insight. I highly recommend Jess Macy to help bring your book to fruition.

    Rachel Jamison Webster, author of Benjamin Banneker and Us

  • Jess is a joy to work with and her thoughtful and thorough approach and insights have helped me to achieve what is of course the end goal: a much better manuscript.

    Lexie Elliott, author of How to Kill Your Best Friend

Books I’ve Worked On