Full-Service Support For All of Your Publishing Needs

With so many options available, each author’s journey to publication is unique. Whether you decide to publish your work traditionally, independently, or a little bit of both, you’ll need experts in your corner to support you along the way.

Writing a book is a huge achievement and your work is precious to you. It’s natural to be protective of it, and you want an editor who will treat it with the care and attention to detail it deserves. Editing is not one-size-fits-all. Each author’s needs are different, and we tailor our feedback to fit your unique voice and vision.

Publishing independently can be a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you need an editor, cover designer, or both, we can help you every step of the way on your path to publication.

Check out Services and Testimonials and get in touch to see if Safeword can help whip your manuscript into shape!

Jessica Cale

Jessica is on medical leave until further notice. In the meantime, please contact us to be set up with another one of our great editors. Thank you!  Highlights Over twenty years of freelance editing experience in magazines, newspapers, fiction, non-fiction, and blogsAward-winning novelist familiar with all aspects of the independent publishing processEstablished multi-genre freelance writerExperience… Continue reading Jessica Cale

Contact

To check availability or request a quote, please use the contact form below, and we will be in touch as soon as possible. Please note that replies may be somewhat delayed due to medical leave. Thank you for your patience!

Services

Editing Developmental edits: We edit your book for style, flow, and consistency, and can make suggestions for story development. For historical fiction and historical romance, we can provide fact-checking, British dialect assistance, and suggestions for research if desired. Please contact us for rates. Rate is determined by word count and how heavy we expect notes… Continue reading Services

“It has been my great pleasure to work with Jessica Cale. She brings a great attention to detail to each new project and has elevated many a writer’s work. When she edited my story, I not only felt I had an expert on my side, I felt her passion for the written word. Jessica is honest, trustworthy, and dedicated and I would happily work with her on any new projects.”

Rosanna Leo, Author

“Jessica Cale did a fantastic job editing my work. If you want an editor who will help you bring out the best in your work, Jessica is the one. Friendly and engaging, she really made the editing process painless. Thank you, Jessica!”

Denise A. Agnew, Multi-published Author and Producer