Welcome!

I’m Jackie Cangro. As a developmental editor and book coach, I’ve helped gifted fiction and memoir writers work toward their writing goals, take their stories to the next level, and polish their prose.

  • Writers who needed one-on-one guidance, support, and accountability.

  • Writers who wanted to expand their understanding of the craft to take their stories to the next level.

  • Writers who benefited from honest feedback to polish their prose.

  • Writers who knew they had an important story to share with the world but were unsure about the first steps.

With twenty years of experience at Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster, I am a seasoned developmental editor, creative writing instructor, and book coach providing guidance, inspiration, feedback, and accountability for dedicated fiction and memoir writers.

In this bi-monthly free newsletter, I’ll share writing craft advice and techniques to help you take your story to the next level. Sometimes I’ll share thoughts the writing life: how to stay motivated and keeping your creative fires burning because we all need a bit of that!

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If you’d like to get my eyes on your work, become a paid subscriber. Each month, I’ll offer detailed critiques on published works and offer page-one feedback to writers in our community. You’ll see the original submission and my comments. (You can choose to keep your name anonymous.) Occasionally I’ll also post a short video answering a craft or technique question asked by someone in the community. I also host occasional Ask Me Anything posts and (coming soon!) write-ins.

Paid subscribers also gain a community with other writers through the comments section. Only paid subscribers can leave comments.

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Jackie Cangro is a seasoned developmental editor, book coach, and creative writing instructor. She helps writers work toward their writing goals, take their stories to the next level, and polish their prose.