Editorial Freelancers Association
Member Profile
Jenny Bartoy
Welcome!
I specialize in developmental and line editing, along with manuscript critique, beta read, and book coaching, for writers of fiction and creative nonfiction. My favorite genres are literary and speculative fiction, mystery/thriller, and memoir, but I love to diversify so please don’t hesitate to reach out about your project. With a background in marketing and a deep knowledge of the publishing industry, I can also edit your agent query materials and book proposal for maximum impact. My own writing has been widely published and is under literary representation.
My editorial approach is rooted in compassion and honesty. From the big picture to the tiniest detail, I collaborate with you to make your story shine. My mission is to guide you toward the best possible version of your writing while respecting your voice and vision. If you entrust me with your work, in return I want you to feel empowered to take it to the next level, on your terms. Since 2015, I’ve forged lasting partnerships with diverse clients by demonstrating an enthusiastic investment in their success and delivering thorough and thoughtful work.
I also provide editorial management services to individuals on the path to self-publication and to organizations seeking senior expertise. My career includes over fifteen cumulative years of creative project management in publishing, advertising, design, and more. I’m the former managing editor of the online literary magazine Literary Mama and the print quarterly Quiltfolk. I know how to take a book or publication from concept to completion, with a steadfast focus on collaboration and excellence.
My writing appears in The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times, CrimeReads, The Rumpus, Chicago Review of Books, Room, Hippocampus Magazine, and other publications, as well as in anthologies like Sharp Notions: Essays from the Stitching Life (2023). I frequently review books and interview authors; I also write creative nonfiction. My book Broken Free: Writers on Estrangement is represented by Martha Wydysh at Trident Media and will go on submission to publishers in early 2024.
I have a master’s degree in sociocultural anthropology from Columbia University and a certificate in editing from the University of Washington. I grew up in France and returned to the United States as a teenager. I now reside in the Pacific Northwest. When I’m not immersed in words, you can find me practicing yoga, stitching, gardening, or strolling rocky beaches with my family.
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Testimonials
“Jenny Bartoy is among the best editors I’ve encountered.” — Meg Cox, author, former Wall Street Journal staff writer
“Jenny’s editorial feedback is thorough, insightful, and inspiring. She expertly sharpens others’ writing to the finest possible point, and yet never ends up turning the work into something it was not meant to be. Also, it is important to note that Jenny is cool, fun, and kind.” — Brianna Avenia-Tapper, PhD, memoirist, host of Writing Stories podcast, and Senior Editor, Literary Mama
“I can’t recommend Jenny’s editorial services highly enough!” — Erin MacDonald, author of literary fiction
“Jenny Bartoy transforms my writing. […] I work with her every chance I get.” — Rod Wallace, PhD, author of Drowning in Potential
“Jenny is the writer whisperer. Her personal approach to the developmental edit allowed me to see gaps in my writing in a way that made sense in my head! Working with her helped me break the overwhelming undertaking of writing a novel into smaller, achievable steps.” — Britt McVicar, author of mystery
“Jenny Bartoy is an exceptionally talented editor.” — Phil Van de Carr, author of contemporary and historical fiction
“Jenny is fantastic! […] I highly recommend her.” — Tish Taylor, PhD, author of Fostering Connection
“I hired Jenny Bartoy to serve as our editorial manager at Artful Editor and felt so fortunate to have her on the team. Jenny was a marvel at managing projects and interfacing with clients and editors. I could always rely on her organizational acumen and sharp editorial skills.” — Naomi Eagleson, founder, Artful Editor
“The manuscript evaluation that Jenny did for me was exceptional.” — Burl Battersby, author of fantasy, poet
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For more information, please visit my website or contact me. I’d love to work with you!
Tacoma, WA
US
Email: jennybartoy@gmail.com
Years in the field: 10
Years freelancing: 20
Jenny Bartoy
Welcome!
I specialize in developmental and line editing, along with manuscript critique, beta read, and book coaching, for writers of fiction and creative nonfiction. My favorite genres are literary and speculative fiction, mystery/thriller, and memoir, but I love to diversify so please don’t hesitate to reach out about your project. With a background in marketing and a deep knowledge of the publishing industry, I can also edit your agent query materials and book proposal for maximum impact. My own writing has been widely published and is under literary representation.
My editorial approach is rooted in compassion and honesty. From the big picture to the tiniest detail, I collaborate with you to make your story shine. My mission is to guide you toward the best possible version of your writing while respecting your voice and vision. If you entrust me with your work, in return I want you to feel empowered to take it to the next level, on your terms. Since 2015, I’ve forged lasting partnerships with diverse clients by demonstrating an enthusiastic investment in their success and delivering thorough and thoughtful work.
I also provide editorial management services to individuals on the path to self-publication and to organizations seeking senior expertise. My career includes over fifteen cumulative years of creative project management in publishing, advertising, design, and more. I’m the former managing editor of the online literary magazine Literary Mama and the print quarterly Quiltfolk. I know how to take a book or publication from concept to completion, with a steadfast focus on collaboration and excellence.
My writing appears in The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times, CrimeReads, The Rumpus, Chicago Review of Books, Room, Hippocampus Magazine, and other publications, as well as in anthologies like Sharp Notions: Essays from the Stitching Life (2023). I frequently review books and interview authors; I also write creative nonfiction. My book Broken Free: Writers on Estrangement is represented by Martha Wydysh at Trident Media and will go on submission to publishers in early 2024.
I have a master’s degree in sociocultural anthropology from Columbia University and a certificate in editing from the University of Washington. I grew up in France and returned to the United States as a teenager. I now reside in the Pacific Northwest. When I’m not immersed in words, you can find me practicing yoga, stitching, gardening, or strolling rocky beaches with my family.
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Testimonials
“Jenny Bartoy is among the best editors I’ve encountered.” — Meg Cox, author, former Wall Street Journal staff writer
“Jenny’s editorial feedback is thorough, insightful, and inspiring. She expertly sharpens others’ writing to the finest possible point, and yet never ends up turning the work into something it was not meant to be. Also, it is important to note that Jenny is cool, fun, and kind.” — Brianna Avenia-Tapper, PhD, memoirist, host of Writing Stories podcast, and Senior Editor, Literary Mama
“I can’t recommend Jenny’s editorial services highly enough!” — Erin MacDonald, author of literary fiction
“Jenny Bartoy transforms my writing. […] I work with her every chance I get.” — Rod Wallace, PhD, author of Drowning in Potential
“Jenny is the writer whisperer. Her personal approach to the developmental edit allowed me to see gaps in my writing in a way that made sense in my head! Working with her helped me break the overwhelming undertaking of writing a novel into smaller, achievable steps.” — Britt McVicar, author of mystery
“Jenny Bartoy is an exceptionally talented editor.” — Phil Van de Carr, author of contemporary and historical fiction
“Jenny is fantastic! […] I highly recommend her.” — Tish Taylor, PhD, author of Fostering Connection
“I hired Jenny Bartoy to serve as our editorial manager at Artful Editor and felt so fortunate to have her on the team. Jenny was a marvel at managing projects and interfacing with clients and editors. I could always rely on her organizational acumen and sharp editorial skills.” — Naomi Eagleson, founder, Artful Editor
“The manuscript evaluation that Jenny did for me was exceptional.” — Burl Battersby, author of fantasy, poet
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For more information, please visit my website or contact me. I’d love to work with you!
