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REFINE EVERY LINE
Elevate every story
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"Working with Jesslyn has been a phenomenal experience. She reads the stories from multiple perspectives and offers great intel. I found that she gave my piece the attention that it deserved and didn't rush through it like others would. I definitely recommend working with her."
During this 30-minute consultation*, we will discuss:
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Where you are in your project
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Challenges you've encountered
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Your goals
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Your budget
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Your timeframe
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*consultations will be scheduled for Wednesdays and Sundays.
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About the Editor
My name is Jesslyn Chain.
I'm an Oklahoma-based editor whose journey with words began rather early on. My mother homeschooled me from the time I could talk, which was at such a young age that it has been described as "freaky." She nurtured my affinity for reading and writing, and as I progressed beyond the basics of the alphabet and penmanship, school days were soon spent voraciously consuming any novel or new idea I could get my hands on. I'm serious—ask the family members who had to vie for my attention over the cover of my latest read at every family function during my formative years.
Fortunately for those family members, I later discovered a passion for writing, editing, and revision. Instead of avoiding interaction in favor of a compelling story, I began to seek conversations where I could share and explore ideas on story development, the appeal of complex and realistic characters, and the universal difficulty of finding one's own narrative voice.​
Long nights with friends were spent excitedly dissecting our latest projects, often resulting in hours-long discussions on how to improve even the smallest blocks of text or minor plot details. Unbeknownst to me, those nights and conversations were integral in developing a keen eye and discerning insight, especially as I learned through rigorous education how to direct it more meaningfully.
I soon began working to legitimize my editing skills by providing unpaid feedback (AKA "Beta Reading") on any manuscript that interested me. Finally, in 2017, I was invited by a local, established author to provide compensated feedback on their YA manuscript. My unfiltered and detailed critique sparked a significant thematic shift in the novella, and the author's incredibly kind and impassioned response changed how I viewed my own voice. I finally felt that my insight was valuable enough to transform a hobby into my dream job.
Now, with over seven years of professional experience, I have refined dozens of manuscripts across many genres, including YA, Memoir, Adult Fiction, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thriller, and Speculative Fiction. Still, every day I seek to learn and become more skilled, more knowledgeable, and more capable of collaborating with writers across the globe to fully realize their vision and potential.
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