Unleash your literary potential
At Jones & Lawless House of Books, we believe every story deserves to be told and polished to perfection. Discover our tailored writing and publishing services designed to guide authors like you through every stage of your creative journey. We're here to help your words shine.
Our comprehensive author services
We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet the unique needs of every writer. From initial concept refinement to publication, our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions to bring your story to life.
Beta reading
Our beta readers are avid readers within your genre, assessing your manuscript for plot holes, inconsistencies, and target audience appeal. This crucial step happens after your self-edits, ensuring your work is robust before professional editing.
General editing
Our general editing service provides a thorough read-through of your manuscript, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall readability. Tailored to your genre, this service ensures your story is clean and captivating.
Developmental editing
For authors needing in-depth guidance, our developmental editing offers a line-by-line review. We provide analysis and suggestions in a Word document, focusing on plot, character development, pacing, and structure.
Why choose Jones & Lawless?
At Jones & Lawless House of Books, your stories matter to us, both personally and professionally. We are dedicated to listening to our authors and sincerely assisting you in meeting your unique goals for every writing project. We are your partner in bringing your vision to fruition.
Ready for publishing?
If you're seeking publishing consideration, email a synopsis (100 words max) and your first 10 pages as a Word document to loralei.jones@joneslawlesshouseofbooks.com. We're currently seeking novels 70K+ words in cozy mystery with fantasy elements, fantasy with romantic elements, or cozy fantasy. Cozy fantasy example for us is a cozy with a magical amateur sleuth versus say a powerful, fantasy villain with a quite misunderstood history. The window for submissions is open from February 1, 2026 until February 28, 2026. You will receive an email confirmation receipt and a formal response within 30-90 days via email. Please do not call for responses; you will receive an email notice if your book has stirred the interest of a publishing editor in your genre. Promise!
Your next step
Ready to move forward with your writing dream? We invite you to book a consultation, email us your questions at loralei.jones@joneslawlesshouseofbooks.com, join our growing writer's community, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest tips and updates.
