About
I’m Jordyn, an author and editor who seeks to create memorable stories that nestle in readers’ hearts.
About Jordyn
My life has been defined by a passion for storytelling.
I’ve always been curious about how others view the world. Stories allow me to share in others’ experiences, visit faraway destinations, meet new people, and much more. I find it incredible that a specific arrangement of words on a page can provoke real emotions, express deep truths, and change lives forever.
This enthusiasm has motivated me to write my own stories and help other authors shape theirs. As writers, we put extensive effort into convincing our audience that our plots actually happened, our characters are human beings, and our settings are as tangible as the readers’ hometowns. With every word we write, we create a story that has never before existed in the history of the world.
How I Got Started Writing
I’ve been writing since I could henpeck stories on my family’s old computer, and I haven’t stopped since. Growing up, I experimented with graphic novels, fanfiction, and short stories. In eighth grade, my historical fiction short story won a prize and was printed in the ACSI Creative Writing Winners book.
I write contemporary and soft sci-fi novels that feature found family, close friendships, witty humor, and coming-of-age stories. For anyone who is familiar with the Save the Cat! story genres, my favorite story types are Golden Fleece (road trip), Rites of Passage (life change), and Fool Triumphant (underdog). To learn more about my stories, visit this page.
I seek to write stories that are enjoyable for a wide range of readers and that are free of objectionable content. I’ve completed six full-length novel manuscripts of my own, including The Time Travel Team: The Great Historic Mystery. In the near future, I plan to rewrite and republish this novel as a special anniversary edition. For further updates, sign up for my newsletter!
As a reader, I explore a variety of authors and genres:
- Contemporary stories by Francine Rivers, Charles Martin, Karen Kingsbury, and Kathy Buchanan.
- Historical fiction by Tessa Afshar and Stephanie Morrill.
- Science fiction by Daniel Schwabauer and Nadine Brandes.
How I Got Started Editing
As I explored creative writing, I also discovered that I had a knack for noticing typos, grammar errors, and ways to improve stories. (In addition, I discovered a penchant for the Oxford comma.) When I became part of the One Year Adventure Novel online community, I edited numerous novels that won prizes in the community’s annual Student Novel Contest.
As an author myself, I understand the daunting challenge of editing a manuscript with an objective eye. That’s why my purpose is to come alongside you and be your book’s cheerleader as you shape your story into a masterpiece.
I support writers throughout the process of brainstorming, solving plot problems, deepening characters, and clarifying sentence structure. To learn more about my editing services, please visit this page.
Each week, I’ll share some writing tips on my blog. For example, I developed the Character House, a model designed to help writers think about their characters in a new way. Stay tuned for further details!
If you’d like to contact me about editing services, sample edits, or other questions, please visit the Contact Page. I look forward to hearing from you!