Are your characters not cooperating? Has your plot sprung a leak? Do you despair of figuring out what to do next?

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I'm an experienced story editor (and a one-time literary agent and former acquisitions editor) who can help you get what's in your mind reflected on the page.


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I'd love to hear more about your project as a first step towards our deciding if we would work well together.

Although I typically work with authors who have finished a draft of their manuscript, I can often help solve problems that are stalling your progress.

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I hired Jennifer Lawler to critique my novel manuscript and it's the best money I've ever spent for writing help. I’ve gotten feedback from friends and family but I needed someone who knew the world of authorship/editing inside out. If you need someone to help improve your novel, Jennifer is the one.

Linda Formichelli author and creator of The Brainstorm Buddy app

Your guidance in helping me reshape my query letter really paid off. I signed this week with an agent. I didn't get a single bite from my original query letter, but with the revised letter based on your critique I got two full-read offers in the same week.

John Sinclair author of horror/psychological suspense

I've known Jennifer for many years, but last year I was fortunate (and wise) enough to become her client when I hired her as a developmental editor for my novel. I am in awe of the way Jennifer could see through potential issues and then present me with a fully thought-out map of what I could do to polish my manuscript and make it better and more salable. I can't heap enough genuine praise on her. Jennifer Lawler is the real deal.

Rachel Weingarten Culture Journalist + Content Creator

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