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jgfairytales offers extensive developmental editing services with personalized recommendations that will best serve your needs at affordable rates.
jgfairytales works part-time with self-publishing and emerging authors from all around the globe.
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Featured Testimonials
Jen was exactly what I needed when searching for an editor for my poetry collection.
Not only is she a great editor, but she is also an empathetic listener. As someone who couldn’t even put into words exactly what I was looking for, Jen helped me find this after choosing her “prep for publication” package. I felt very comfortable asking a million questions and even brainstorming with her on solutions to places I was stuck. I would highly recommend her to anyone for substantive editing, copy editing, and proofreading. I can’t tell you how many times I would start to doubt whether I was making a huge mistake investing so much time into a passion project, but through our video consultations, I always left each session hopeful and reminded of why I am doing what I’m doing.
— Andrew J. Jensen, “For a Flickering Flame (Poems from 35,000 Feet)”
When I started working with Jen on “Untethered,” I was, pardon the pun, at the end of my rope.
I had already tried a couple of editors who flaked out on me shortly before, or frankly, weren’t as good as advertised. I had been keeping my eye on the Help Desk forum on Wattpad for some time, hoping to come across someone that would take me and my writing seriously. I was incredibly fortunate to find Jen. From the very start, she was able to tell me how much she would be able to edit and how often—she has frequently done more. She was professional, helpful, and I felt she was excited to begin working with me.
Even better than first impressions, she followed through. She has worked through my book faster than promised, when able. Her comments are always direct and clear—she gives specific criticism, which I find extremely helpful. She has also been encouraging of my story and helping me find the best way to relate it. I would love to continue working with her on my future projects, and I am so appreciative of the time she’s dedicated to helping out us poor, undiscovered writers on Wattpad. If you get the chance to work with her, you should consider yourself incredibly fortunate.
— Jessa Martell, “Untethered“
If you’re looking for someone who is insightful and honest, then Jen is your girl.
She’s spot on with her editing abilities and brings to light details in your story that you didn’t realize were confusing or under-described. She asks all the right questions to get you thinking about how to improve your writing while also keeping you motivated and encouraged. She’s never harsh or negative with her comments but does let you know if a certain area could use improvement. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone in search for some in-depth editing and feedback.
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About jgfairytales
jgfairytales began in 2009 as an aspiring writer’s blog on WordPress and a creative presence on Wattpad. Over time, it evolved into a brand providing pro bono editing and proofreading services for fiction, poetry, and academic work.
In the summer of 2016, jgfairytales grew into a part-time enterprise. Today, jgfairytales offers substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, and constructive critiques with personalized recommendations to emerging and self-published international authors at an affordable rate.
About the Freelancer
My name is Jennifer Gioia Rowland, but I go by Jen. I have been writing fiction and poetry for almost two decades, and working as an editorial freelancer for nearly a decade. My great love for writing and copyediting first developed when I was young.
With a master’s and bachelor’s degrees in public relations and a career in communications, I specialize in creative storytelling that grabs readers’ attention. I’m all about precise copyediting and offering constructive criticism that elevates a manuscript.
As of 2025, I have collaborated with more than 36 emerging authors, four of whom are now professionally published!
Yours could be next!
Five fun facts about Jen:
- My dog, Oliver, is a rescue.
- Reading and writing fiction is my passion.
- I’m an avid video gamer.
- During the day, I work in corporate healthcare communications.
- I believe you can always learn more, no matter how old you are!