Inga Jones
Writer | Editor
I am a writer and editor specializing in thrillers and suspense. When not deep in a novel, I make book reviews using The Sims 4.
Writing
To Make Him Disappear
A boomer with lots of money and little patience partners with a Gen-Z private detective to investigate a suspected gold digger. When the investigation takes them to small-town Pennsylvania, they must solve a cold case murder or risk becoming the next victims.
It Should've Been Me (WIP)
When an eBay seller receives a clue about the location of her long-missing sister inside of a return, she follows the lead, but after the reunion, she convinced that the woman who rejoined the family is an imposter.
Editing
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Through my own writing journey, I have learned about the infinite amount of things authors need to consider when crafting a thriller or suspense novel: stakes, agency, dialogue, tension, characters, setting, foreshadowing, pacing, and much more, all wrapped inside a coherent plot.As a writer, I know how vulnerable it can be to share your work. I will let you know what's working, what isn't, and why. I'll also point out missed opportunities to make your story even better. As an advocate of the Save the Cat plotting method, I will check your work for structure and plotting. In addition, you will receive feedback on all the building blocks of a novel.
Thriller|Suspense Developmental Editing
As your developmental editor I will comb through your novel for small inconsistencies as well as big-picture issues.
I'll check for plot holes, character development, tension, stakes, dialogue, pacing, and voice consistency.
At the end, I will provide extensive in-line comments and an editorial letter between 8-10 pages in length.Unlimited follow-up questions + FREE QUERY CRITIQUETimeframe: 3 weeksCost: $9 per 1,000 words
Thriller|Suspense beta reading
As your beta reader I will focus on your plot and character development. At the end, I will provide about a hundred in-line comments and a 4-5 page reader report.One round of follow-up questionsTimeframe: 3 weeksCost: $7 per 1,000 words
Testimonials
Sara Flannery Murphy | The Wonder State
Inga's feedback is as sharp-eyed as it is thoughtful! From big-picture developments like defining a story's stakes, to catching any overlooked technical details, Inga never fails to make sure my manuscripts are stronger and more polished. Perhaps best of all, her feedback is delivered with a dose of encouragement that motivates me to implement her amazing edits.
Will Hoffman | Ether
Inga was a beta-reader for my YA speculative thriller, and I cannot say enough about how helpful her feedback was in clarifying and shaping both the story and the query pitch. She is careful and thorough, and has a great eye for conceptual/thematic issues as well as line-level opportunities. My book was much stronger as a result of her involvement.
Avery Roth | Highly Promising Debut
Inga and I began working together in 2024. I had read her query letter through an author subreddit and was impressed by the quality of her prose and the overall clarity of the pitch. Those qualities were even more apparent in the completed manuscript I had the pleasure of reading. The prose, voice, and assuredly plotted narrative pulled me in. Inga's extensive knowledge of the suspense/thriller genre was evident and she was familiar with tropes while bringing something original and imaginative to the table. She then read my work and proved to be a dream critique partner. Certain CPs have a tendency to tell the author only what they wish to hear while others can be inordinately negative. Inga struck an ideal balance, consistently identifying areas where the interiority could be strengthened or how adding certain details could render a scene more dynamic while, just as consistently, pointing out all the aspects of my story that were working. I never felt discouraged or overwhelmed as Inga coupled with her critique with highly actionable suggestions for implementing her advice. If you want someone who will engage with your manuscript at a granular level without losing sight of the big picture, you should definitely work with Inga.
Judy Hock | Good With a Knife
Inga had critiqued three books for me. Because she is so generous with her comments and solutions, these have been great investments. I appreciate the way she points out missed opportunities. Not only does she make my manuscripts stronger, but her insights make me a better writer.
Jenn Crowe | Untitled
Working with Inga was incredibly helpful in outlining my edit plan. She went above and beyond with the feedback and in-line comments that she provided. Her insight into character interiority and line-level changes that could make a big impact were well explained. They were also consistently tied back to pieces of advice she had heard from industry experts. In addition to her thoughtful comments on character, she picked up on small inconsistencies that were not previously flagged. Inga delivered her feedback with kindness while still maintaining full transparency and honesty. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a thorough beta reader with a keen eye for detail.
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