Jessica Evans is a novelist and expert developmental editor with over 10 years of professional experience in storytelling and book editing. With a focus on witch lit and dark academia genres, her books masterfully weave elements of witchcraft, intricate family dynamics, and academic themes to create a magical reading experience.

Represented by Amy Collins of Talcott Notch Literary Services, Jessica brings a wealth of global experiences to her writing, shaped by her international travels, time living abroad as an expat, and proficiency in multiple languages. These unique insights make her stories rich in cultural diversity and deep human connections.

In addition to her own writing, Jessica serves as a developmental editor for Uncharted Magazine and Fractured Lit, as well as 2nd Draft, all with the goal of helping shape emerging voices in contemporary fiction. As a three-time Pushcart nominee, Best of the Net and Wigleaf Top 50 nominee, she earned her MFA in Fiction from Spalding University's Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing. Her strong editorial skills and writer's intuition have gained her wide acclaim among fellow authors, making her a sought-after developmental editor.

Not just a writer and editor, Jessica is also a world traveler, explorer, and polyglot. Her international experiences serve as a well of inspiration, enriching both her personal life and her creative work.

Passionate about community service, Jessica is dedicated to the Veteran’s Writing Project, where she volunteers to use her editorial expertise to empower military-connected writers.

A proud member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and the Women's Fiction Writing Association, Jessica is the go-to person for witch lit editing services and dark academia novels. When she’s not writing her next book or editing manuscripts, you’ll find her enjoying hand-harvested dandelion tea and delving into a spellbinding witchcraft book.

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