Book Editing Services
for Fiction Writers
Welcome to Jodi Hughes Edits!
Hi! My name is Jodi, and I edit books for publishing companies and independent fiction writers. My passion is line editing novels, and I work on stories in multiple genres: historical romance, contemporary romance, women’s fiction, literary fiction, fantasy, and young adult. I’m also available for copyediting, proofreading, and other services and occasionally accept nonfiction projects.
Send me a note to let me know how I can help you!
Who Am I?
Jodi Hughes is an introvert, dog mom, and seasoned editor with fourteen years of experience working in a traditional publishing house.
She began working for Thomas Nelson Publishers (and later HarperCollins Christian Publishing and HarperCollins Focus) shortly after college and held various roles during her years with the company, primarily with the fiction team. She has enjoyed working with bestselling and award-winning authors, such as Joy Callaway, Kristy Cambron, Charles Martin, J’nell Ciesielski, Terri Blackstock, and Sean Dietrich, among others.
Jodi left corporate publishing in 2023 and transitioned to freelance work to pursue her passion for line editing. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her black-and-white rescue dogs. Jodi graduated cum laude from Samford University with a BA in Classics.
Testimonials
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![J'nell Ciesielski author headshot]()
“Working with Jodi Hughes is like working with a dream.”
“Taking my subpar words, she spins them into gold by teasing out exactly what I meant to say. My books, my characters, my writing would be lacking without her expert guidance on how to best find the soul of a story.”
—J’nell Ciesielski, bestselling author of The Brilliance of Stars and To Free the Stars
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“I highly recommend Jodi!”
“Jodi and I worked together on my latest novel, All The Pretty Places. She was thorough, thoughtful, and absolutely made my work shine. Jodi’s sharp eye and attention to detail made me feel like she cared about my work as though it was her own.”
—Joy Callaway, bestselling author of All the Pretty Places
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![Abigail Wilson author headshot]()
“Jodi encouraged my writing to grow and develop at every stage.”
“As a new author I was incredibly thankful to have been partnered with Jodi for many of my published books. She had the know-how, the deft hand, and the compassionate guidance I needed, which not only elevated my books to something they never would have been without her but encouraged my writing to grow and develop at every stage. I would highly recommend her services!”
—Abigail Wilson, author of Within these Gilded Halls
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“Jodi’s attention to detail is unmatched. She’s one of the best!”
—Jenny Hale, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Magic of Sea Glass
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![Kathleen Fuller author headshot]()
“Responsive, diligent, and detail-oriented.”
“I’ve worked on many projects with Jodi Hughes, and I highly recommend her as a responsive, diligent, and detail-oriented editor. I always know my stories are in good hands.”
—Kathleen Fuller, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Proposal Plot and Hooked on You
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![Kristy Cambron author headshot]()
“Your next best publishing partner.”
“Developing a memorable story is as much about writing as it is polishing the details of a book. From plot to design, proofing to production . . . it’s essential to have editorial support that thrives in this space. More than a decade of working with editors has taught me this: if you need that added component to make your story shine, you’ll find your next best publishing partner in Jodi Hughes.”
—Kristy Cambron, bestselling author of The Paris Dressmaker and The British Booksellers
“Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving.”
—Madeleine L’Engle
