ClarissaJaneen | Author • Illustrator • Editor

Clarissa janeen

I love helping to bring stories to life! As an author with experience behind the scenes of both traditional and self-publishing, I know how much work it takes to see a story from inspiration to publication.

My editing experience spans from flash fiction, to picture books, to full length novels and I have helped writers from the earliest stages of drafting through copy editing. One of my edited titles received the Readers' Favorite Award.

My short stories, poetry, creative nonfiction, and critical essays have been published in a number of outlets. I am a winner of the Dazed Starling Alumni Writing Contest for prose.

My illustrations have also been published in literary magazines and children's literature, featuring a combination of traditional and digital mediums.

MY BOOKS

The Squirrel and the Moon

Said the squirrel to his mother, "I am going to the moon. The trip will take me not too long and I shall come home soon."

When a young squirrel sets out to bring a souvenir home from the moon, he discovers that his task is more daunting than he'd expected. Can he make it to the moon and back?

Jacob Haffner's poem about the adventure of a young squirrel is brought to life with vibrant illustrations by Clarissa Janeen. This book also includes sheet music so that parents and children can enjoy the story in song!

IngramSpark #1 bestseller

"The Squirrel and the Moon by Jacob Haffner is a story of a baby squirrel's determination and his mother's unwavering love, brilliantly depicted by Clarissa Janeen's colorful illustrations."

- Nothing But Picture Book Reviews

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Editing Services

DRAFTING

Book Coaching

A brainstorming session to help you get words down onto the page and work towards completing a first draft.

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BIG-PICTURE EDITING

Developmental Editing

A detailed report of your completed manuscript focusing on the big-picture elements of your book.

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SENTENCE-LEVEL

Line Editing

I'll make edits and comments on your manuscript, looking at elements of style, tone, and storytelling.

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SENTENCE-DETAIL

Copy Editing

I'll polish your manuscript on a grammatical level , ensuring tense and spelling consistency.

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Past projects

The Royal Matchmaking Competition: Princess Qloey by Zoiy G. Galloay

Line edit

Page Turner Magazine Issue #3

Copy edit

A Tree of Life by Dr. Ana M. Gamez

Developmental, line, and copy edit

The Royal Matchmaking Competition: The Fate of the Empire by Zoiy G. Galloay

Line edit

KIND WORDS

What writers say about working with me

"I was overwhelmed, not only by her knowledge, but also by her willingness to go the extra mile to make my novel the best it could be... Clarissa is what an editor needs to be. She works hard, and she will tell you what you need to hear rather than what you want to hear. That is a perfect recipe for producing outstanding work. I highly recommend her."

- Kieth Carey

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