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Jennifer W.

Romance, Fantasy & Sci Fi Developmental Editor

If your romance or SFF manuscript has a strong concept but something still is not landing, the issue is usually structural. That is where I work. I specialize in developmental editing for romance, fantasy, and science fiction. I help serious authors strengthen story architecture, deepen emotional arcs, and deliver payoffs that build reader loyalty in a competitive market. In romance, I focus on: • Emotional arcs that feel inevitable • Escalating chemistry and tension • A third act that earns its resolution In fantasy and sci fi, I focus on: • Worldbuilding integrated seamlessly into plot • Clear stakes and escalation • Consistent internal logic • Character-driven momentum I do not copyedit grammar. I strengthen the foundation of your manuscript so every scene supports the larger narrative. Professional Background: • Current Developmental Editor at Bold Books, a romance-only publishing house • Former in-house developmental editor at Champagne Book Group • 50+ novels edited across romance and speculative fiction • 100% Job Success on Upwork • Published author with 7 books What you receive: • A strategic editorial letter with prioritized revision guidance • Inline commentary focused on structure, pacing, and character depth • Direct, actionable feedback I take on a limited number of projects at a time to ensure depth of analysis. A 5-page sample edit is available to confirm fit. If you are ready to elevate your manuscript at a structural level, send me a message and tell me about your project.

🇺🇸Gilbert, United States$40/hr100% JSS5.00 (7)Since Jun 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$499

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#78,008 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,572 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$911

Last 6 months: $3k

World#45,652 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#6,680 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$7.7k

Billed in all: $7.8k

World#217,590 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#34,626 / 62.1k
Per project
$352

$333 in the last 6 months

World#216,075 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#35,564 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
9
100% fixed0% hourly
World#21,105 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,166 / 62.1k
Projects in all
22

Across 23 contracts

96% fixed4% hourly
World#124,452 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,137 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$7.8k+$911 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$6.5k$7.0k$7.5k$8.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 11% in Vellum

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 2Vellum19 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 11%
  2. #10Worldbuilding69 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 14%
  3. #23Plot Development108 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #10Top 21%
  4. #24Character Development171 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #10Top 14%
  5. #45Contemporary Romance174 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #21Top 26%
  6. #46Romance Writing257 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #20Top 18%
  7. #48Nonfiction Writing299 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #20Top 16%
  8. #55Dialogue Editing295 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #11Top 19%