About
Worlds in Words
You know that feeling of being cozied up in your favorite chair, reading a good book, whisps of steam rising from your coffee or tea? If you’re lucky, there’s a purring cat in your lap, gentle rain outside, and a crackling fireplace.
That feeling is what Java Dragon Books is all about. There’s nothing quite like the magic of a good story. It takes you to new, unexpected places, often with tears and laughter along the way.
Creating that feeling for people is why I love writing and editing. But I also understand the average writer’s dilemma—every book needs professional editing to be its best, but many, many writers cannot afford the typical cost of book editing. My goal is to make editing possible even on a tight budget. Money shouldn’t be the gatekeeper for good stories getting into the hands of eager readers.
So, if your story is whimsical, wondrous, or weird, it belongs at Java Dragon Books. If you’re determined to make it the best it can be but have a limited budget, you belong at Java Dragon Books. If you love dragons and castles and fairies and magic… well, you’ll fit right in. Especially if you brought coffee.
About
Your Editor, Anna
In a nutshell, I’m an over-caffeinated word nerd who’s obsessed with dragons.
I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. By high school, I’d finished my first fantasy novel. I went on to self-publish a YA fantasy series while in college. After completing my bachelor’s degree in communications, I became a content writer and editor for a marketing agency. I’ve been in the content and SEO realm of digital marketing ever since. Though most of the writing I do these days is for clients, I do still hit the keys occasionally to crank out stories about witches and wyverns and all my favorite whimsical things.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications
- (In-progress) Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington
My love for editing started with beta reading. When I self-published my fantasy series, I collaborated with a few other authors—exchanging reads and reviews, offering critique, and so forth. I found that as much as I love creating worlds and stories of my own, perhaps I loved helping others perfect their stories even more. I spotted the same trend in my marketing work. As I settled into my career, I realized my greatest strength was analyzing and improving content. Give me a website and I’ll pore over every detail and find every opportunity to make it better. Doing the same thing for books? Even better.
I got the chance to dip my toes in the book editing waters by subcontracting for an experienced editor when she has extra projects. Working with her has been an incredible learning opportunity. From our first project together, it solidified that book editing was what I wanted to do. After that, I found some amazing first clients to be my “Guinea pigs” as I tried out freelancing on my own.
And finally, Java Dragon Books was ready to take flight.
Aside from “caffeine addict” and “bookwyrm,” you can categorize me as a proud crazy cat lady, wannabe artist, compulsive crafter, INFJ, hufflepuff, and cookie dough connoisseur. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my partner and our spoiled cats, where the beautiful scenery provides ample inspiration for enchanted forests filled with sprites and spirits.
Let's Connect
I live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle. If you happen to be nearby, I'd be happy to meet up for coffee and discuss your book!
For all other clients, most of our communication will be by email. We can also schedule a video chat if you'd like.
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For even more writing advice, check out my blog.