Just Ask Jess is an editing collaborative of vetted independent editing, writing, and graphic design professionals. When signing a contract with Just Ask Jess, you can choose to work with any of the professionals below, or we can recommend the best person for your project!
Jess Stampe
Owner, Editor, & Writer ✍🏻
Jess is a seasoned editor and writer with over 15 years of experience in technical documentation, academic writing, nonfiction publishing, and marketing content. She specializes in developmental/substantive editing, proofreading, formatting, and citations in APA and Chicago style. She is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office and has served as an administrator for Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
Julie Willson
Project Manager & Copy Editor 🖊️
Julie is a nonfiction copy editor and proofreader specializing in personal and professional development, self-help, and business books. Her freelance editorial business Edits By Julia was established in 2015. Since that time, she has expanded her services to provide productivity support to others in the freelance editing space. In her former life, Julie was a corporate trainer and instructional designer for a global bank. She also served as managing editor for a small publisher and project manager at a German software company.
Stephanie Thompson
Editor & Writer ✒️
Steph is a savvy editor and writer with a Certificate in Editing from the University of Chicago where coursework covered taking a manuscript through the full publishing cycle, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading. Previously she worked as a news reporter where she generated story ideas, researched, interviewed a range of sources, and thrived in a deadline-driven environment. She is proficient in Microsoft Word and Google Suite. Other skills include strong knowledge of AP and Chicago style, fact-checking, manuscript evaluations, beta reading, ghost writing, and corporate communications.
Archie Ramos
Graphic Designer 🧑🎨
With over 15 years of experience, Archie is graphic designer and illustrator specializing in visual storytelling across print and digital media. He has created designs for newsletters, publications, and websites, helping brands communicate clearly and creatively.
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