My Story

Every story starts the same way—a spark you can't shake, a line you scribble on your phone at two in the morning before it slips away. Going from idea to a finished manuscript is the hard part. I started with screenwriting in the early 2000's and then moved on to prose.

I'm here to help you get to whatever finish line you have and achieve success on your own terms.

I specialize in science fiction, dystopian fantasy, and YA/NA with over twenty years of craft experience between screenplays and prose.

Whether you want a full read-through, a hard look at your first fifty pages, or a second pair of eyes on your outline while you're still drafting it—I can help.

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For now... Read, forge your narrative, and... just write!

~ Jon

Services

Special Fall/Winter Pricing
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Full Manuscript Critique (up to 100,000 words) — $1,500 $375
A comprehensive, big-picture evaluation of a full fiction draft paired with a detailed Editorial Letter diagnosing plot holes, pacing bottlenecks, character arcs, and world-building consistency.
First 50 Pages Evaluation (~12,500 words) — $300 $100
A targeted structural critique of your opening 50 pages — hook efficiency, character introductions, and scene-level pacing, where most manuscripts lose readers first.
Developmental Story Consultation (60-minute session) — $150 $75
Structural coaching to solve plot logic problems, fix pacing, and build a reliable framework — before or during drafting.

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Special Fall/Winter Pricing

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From Our Clients

“Jon recently gave me feedback on one of my short stories, and I was very impressed. His feedback was thoughtful, specific, and—most importantly—actionable. He was professional, responsive, and followed through exactly as promised. I came away with a much clearer sense of what was working in the story and what I could do to make it stronger. I’d happily recommend him to other writers looking for thoughtful, constructive feedback.”
‍ ‍~ Heather Fonseca - September 2026