Bridging the Gap

Between Authors and readers

Welcome to Book Ink and Joy! We offer high-quality copyediting, line editing, and proofreading services tailored for independent authors at prices that fit your budget. Jess Jackson is a UCSD-trained copyeditor dedicated to polishing your manuscript while keeping costs reasonable and payment plans flexible. Fill out the contact form to get started with a sample edit today.

Client Joy

Danika D.

I loved working with Jess on my first novel. She was a great hype woman, from talking to me about the idea for the book to receiving my manuscript, and from the thoughts in the margins of her edits, which weren’t really notes but more like her internal dialogue as a fan of the book. Every step of the way, I felt like she cared about my work almost as much as I did. She also taught me ways to make my next book easier to edit and format, which I will forever be grateful for, and of course, she will be the editor for that book as well.

Shelby S.

I was referred to Jess by a trusted friend, and couldn't be happier with her editing assistance on my book proposal and sample chapters. She is highly professional and communicative, explaining her editing choices where necessary and offering personalized suggestions as she became more familiar with my writing style. She caught things I never would have, and her editing polished my work until I felt comfortable beginning to submit. I would recommend Jess to anyone looking for a keen and clever pair of eyes on their work!

Brenna C.

I’m so grateful for Jess’ help reviewing the edits and copy for my website. She was thoughtful, encouraging, and incredibly thorough, and I really appreciated the time she took to look at everything with a fresh perspective. Her feedback helped me see things I had completely overlooked and made the website feel much more polished and intentional. She was such a pleasure to work with, and I genuinely felt like she cared about helping me make it the best it could be. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who needs a thoughtful, honest, and supportive set of eyes on their work!

Pam S.

I had the privilege of working with Jess while I ran for a local office. While developing various communication channels, like a website and social media pages, Jess provided instrumental feedback and editorial expertise. Magically, Jess also preserved and elevated my personal voice and style. I felt confident that the message the public received about me and my “why” remained flawless. I owe that to Jess and her editing skill and attention to detail. I recommend Jess to anyone looking for a true friend when editing and publishing written word.