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
Editorial Consultant & Systems Specialist
Jess is a seasoned editor, writer, and editorial systems specialist with more than 15 years of experience in nonfiction work, including technical documentation, academic writing, and marketing content. She specializes in developmental editing, proofreading, formatting, and citation management in APA and Chicago style. She also helps teams and freelancers improve the systems behind content creation through documentation workflows, editorial tooling, knowledge management, and project coordination. Her software expertise includes Microsoft Word, PerfectIt, TextExpander, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Trello.
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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