Author & Book Coach
Editor & Editor Trainer
Marketing Advisor
Welcome! I’ve helped many authors get from page one to page done, from the beginning kernel of an idea to fleshing out each scene in the story. Contact me today for a free 20-minute consultation, and let’s take that next step to launching your book into the world.
Work alongside a multi-genre, award winning hybrid author, professional editor, columnist, reviewer, and professional teacher.
- Scrivenings Press – Line and Developmental editor
- Clean Fiction Magazine – Columnist & Reviewer
- Authored The Reconditioned Three-Book Series (Christian Dystopian), The Balance Keepers Six-Book Series (Christian Fantasy) and The Shadow Demon Three-Book Series (Christian Speculative Middle Grade).
- With work in the Parabolic Orbits Anthology and The Wonders Within the Starlit Inn anthology.
- Word Music of Warner Music Group on Music Row in Nashville – Sales & Marketing
- Central Magnet School Advanced Honors English Teacher – a teacher for over twenty years
Join me for a free 20-minute assessment session and share your author needs, concerns, budget, and hopes for your manuscript. Let’s find your next steps together.
Critique
Query, Synopsis, and/or First 10 Pages Critique:
- Two-Pass Pitch Edit and Critique $10
- Two-Pass Query Edit and Critique $25
- Two-Pass Synopsis Edit and Critique $40
- First 10-Pages Edit and Critique $50
- Proposal Edit and Critique (includes: query letter, synopsis, author biography, marketing analysis) $150
- Can add on first three chapters for $50
Manuscript Critique
This option includes comprehensive feedback in the form of a letter. This does not include an annotated copy of the manuscript. The letter will be broken into the following categories:
- Manuscript strengths
- Manuscript weaknesses including anything that creates a struggle or confusion.
- The First Five
- Plot
- Setting
- Characters and POV
- Pace
- Final Thoughts
$4 Per 1,000 Words
Includes 25% discount on Query Critique
Editing
Developmental Editing – $0.01-0.05 per word
Developmental editing focuses on the deeper structural elements of your piece including your character and plot arcs, setting/dialogue/exposition balance, and flow/pace of your story. You will receive feedback in an annotated copy of your manuscript on the following items:
- Character Arc
- Dialogue
- Plot Arc
- Setting
- Exposition
- Flow/Pace
- Clarity
- Originality
Rates depend on quality of the manuscript provided and manuscript’s word count. Contact me for a complimentary two-page sample and quote.
Developmental Edit purchase includes complimentary Synopsis Critique.
Deena was a debut author, and I was her first professional editing experience. We worked through a developmental edit on her amazing women’s fiction manuscript.
Deena Adams – Stronger Than the Storm – Book 1 in The Holbrook Family Series
Named a five-star Reader’s Favorite
Christian Market Book Awards Finalist (Contemporary category)
Firebird Awards 1st Place Winner (Religion Fiction category)
“Working with J.L. Burrows as the content editor for my first novel, Stronger than the Storm, was one of the most rewarding experiences in my writing process as a debut author. Over the two months we spent working through my manuscript, Jennifer’s feedback was consistently encouraging, even as she gently led me toward real, substantive improvements. Her expert editorial advice sharpened the story in ways I couldn’t have achieved on my own.
Stronger than the Storm released April 28, 2026 and has since been named a five-star Reader’s Favorite and a finalist in the Christian Market Book Awards (Contemporary category) and won first place in the Firebird Awards (Religion Fiction category). I credit much of my book’s success to Jennifer’s insight and care during our editing process.
I’d recommend her without hesitation to any author looking for an editor who is both skilled and genuinely invested in making your book the best it can be. I hope to work with her again on the next two books in my series.” July 2026
Deena Adams – author of Stronger Than the Storm
Line Editing – $0.006-0.08 per word
Line editing focuses on the grammar and spelling contained within each line in the form of an annotated copy of your manuscript. You will receive feedback on the following items:
- Sentence Structure
- Areas to Strengthen
- Word Choice
- Punctuation
- Spelling
- Clarity
- Repetition
Rates depend on quality of the manuscript provided and manuscript’s word count. Contact me for a complimentary two-page sample and quote.
Line Edit purchase includes complimentary Query Critique.
Listen to what Casey has to say about her experience working with me through both a developmental edit and line edit on her debut novel.
Casey Cline – Wayfaring Widow – Book 1 in the Bird’s-Eye-View Series
Winner of the Virginia Romance Writers’ 2026 Holt Medallion award for historical romance
“Pairing excellent feedback with empathetic assistance, Jennifer knows how to elevate your work and how you feel about your work too. I’m a relatively new author and worked with Jennifer on my first full-length novel, The Wayfaring Widow. In the 10 weeks of our back-and-forth communication on my manuscript, I learned so much about strengthening my writing and how to recognize common mistakes and errors. These invaluable skills will translate to my future work as well. Equally important, Jennifer was always ready with an encouraging word. She’s a writer herself, so she knows the mental strain and second guessing that often comes during revision. Whether it was a quick text or a comment in the sidebar of how she loved a particular part of the manuscript, these communications buoyed me during the often difficult editing process. With Jennifer’s assistance, I came to discover joy in editing. I can’t wait to work with her on the next two books in the series.” June 2025 Developmental & Line Edit.
Casey Cline – author of Wayfaring Widow a Historical Romance novel
Editor Training
Knowing how to navigate the editor author relationship, what to learn and what resources to use to prepare for an editing gig, can often leave new editors baffled. Take the guess work out of preparing for your editing journey by signing up for editor training.
- Shadow an Editor
- Get Feedback on Your Edits
- Practice crafting an editorial letter to an author
- Join author editor meetings to observe
- and so much more
Rates start at $30 for a half hour question and answer. Lessons begin at one hour for $60.
If interested in a fully customized and personalized course as described in Katelyn’s experience below, reach out to discuss your current needs and receive an estimate. Estimates cost $60. Customized program pricing depends on the elements you’d like to receive training over and the overall timeframe needed for the program.
Katelyn was heading into her senior year in college and reached out to Scrivenings Press for an Editing Mentorship. She joined me for the 2025 summer, and we covered 8-topics such as The Editing Process, Common Editing Mistakes, Fact-Checking and Research, and Author Collaboration. In our time together, Katelyn worked through style guide exercises, shadowing me as I edited or met with authors, hands-on editing practice with feedback, all with weekly discussion sessions where we reviewed editing technique, industry trends, and career advice.
Katelyn Willetts – 8-Week Mentorship Program Created and Designed by Jennifer Burrows in association with Scrivenings Press
“Jennifer was exactly the mentor I needed to learn the craft of editing! She inspired me with her commitment to serving her authors and their stories with everything she has to offer as a highly skilled editor. A natural and passionate teacher, Jennifer gave me practical instruction, real examples, and hands-on experience in editing. She helped me understand and develop my capabilities, providing the feedback and encouragement I needed to grow. I loved every moment we worked together. I’m forever grateful for how she welcomed me into her work and life. Jennifer didn’t just teach me the technicalities of editing; she showed me how to be a better human being. Her mentorship was the key to unlocking my own career as an editor.” July 2026
Book Formatting
Formatting
Formatting focuses on turning the edited, polished, and publication-ready manuscript into a format that works with Kindle Direct Publishing and/or Ingram Spark. The process takes care of creating the interior design.
- Copyright Page
- Contents Page
- Dedication
- Back Matter including but not limited to author’s bio, acknowledgments, other books by the author, please leave a review, etc.
- Chapter headings, Images, font size, etc.
Rates start at $200-800 depending on the content and preparedness of the manuscript.
Author Coaching
Author Coaching
Beginning authors have a ton of questions. Imagine having access to someone who has walked the ropes for years. There are lessons for learning the piano, discovering how to dance, and speaking a new language! Why not weekly 30-minute or hour-long lessons to hone your skills as an author?
It’s only $30 per 30-minute block OR $60 per 60-minute block. You probably pay for dance lessons for your daughter or karate for your son like I did. This is no different. You’re investing in yourself, in your dreams, in what God has placed on your heart. Plus! Included is an invitation to my weekly online writing support group where a wealth of knowledge and friendship is shared. Join me and add community to your life as a writer!
Not sure what you need?
Take a moment and sign up for a free consultation or stop by my testimonials page and see what others are saying about working with me. Together we can figure out a plan that will work best for you and your budget. Email me at jlburrowsauthor (at) gmail (dot) com.
Still have reservations? Take a moment to read what Sarah experienced when working with me over the years.
Sarah Heatwole – Into the Promised Land
“I met Jennifer a few years ago, soon after I began working on my first manuscript. She invited me to attend a local writer’s group. At the time, I didn’t realize the depth of her knowledge about the publishing industry and her expertise in content and developmental editing. Over the past two years, Jennifer helped me wade through the weeds of the writing world. She gave me invaluable feedback about my manuscript and helped me craft an intriguing book proposal and a synopsis. Her guidance has helped my first novel find success as a semifinalist and finalist in two contests. Besides being a trusted voice, Jennifer has also become a dear friend and, most importantly, a sister in Christ in whom I confide, pray with, and work with, as we use our given gifts to further God’s Kingdom.” June 2025
Sarah Heatwole – author of Into the Promised Land
Author Classes
Coming soon!
The Fine Print
All page estimates are based on the standard: 250 words per page.
Payment is accepted through PayPal and Venmo. Email me to discuss payment plans, available on a case-by-case basis. Interested in working with me, email me at jlburrowsauthor (at) gmail (dot) com.
Rates will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please see The Christian Pen’s Freelance Editing Rates for industry standard pricing. For general reference, Line Editing will be $0.006-0.08 and Developmental Editing will be $0.01-0.05. However, rate assessments depend on several factors such as length of manuscript, content, standalone or series, just to name a few.