James Vickery

Exceptional 5.0(32)
  • 58 hires
  • Based in Chicago, IL
  • 5 years in business
  • 1 employee
  • Background checked

About James Vickery

Using my 20+ years of writing and editing experience across a variety of forms, I’m passionate about helping people tell their stories. No matter the stage of your project, for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, memoirs, and speeches, I’m your pro. And I’m fun to work with! Y hablo español también.

Reviews

Thumbtack customerAug 2026

James helped me with the writing of a small children's book. It has so far been excellent!

Thumbtack customerMar 2026

James is my “forever editor”! He was very knowledgeable and thorough with my manuscript for my debut novel. He was warm and what I really appreciated was that he understood my voice and kept it sacred during this editing process. He made recommendations to really bring some of my points home and his input on structure and order really helped to polish the end result of my manuscript. I was so grateful to have found him as a partner in this very important and personal project.

Thumbtack customerJan 2026

James is a professional who provides quality service and quick responses. The value was the best. I highly recommend his editing services if you want the best!

Asaf A.Oct 2023

Working with James was a pleasure. He was proofreading the translation of my novel sensitively and thoroughly. James is responsive and professional, he pays attention to every small detail, and I was very satisfied with the result. I strongly recommend working with James.

Desiree A.Aug 2023

James responded very quickly and understood the importance of my wedding vows. He was able to make my thoughts cohesive and more beautiful and he took time to understand our backstory. I appreciate him and his writing very much!

Todd F.Aug 2023

James was fantastic to work with. I told him what I had in mind for a wedding ceremony speech and he nailed. Would highly recommend!

Verna D.Mar 2023

If I need any more writing done, I will work with him again!

Trisha W.Mar 2023

James jumped right in and became an expert on tarot. I needed an writer to polish up my website content. He liked it! Thanks James!

Sharkie Z.Mar 2023

James was fun to work with and offered some great insights to make the third edition of my book, the best. He also did exactly what was needed and didn't just fit his services into a predetermined package, which I really appreciated. He was open, accessible, and creative with his editing. Would highly recommend!

Russell J.Feb 2023

James is supportive and responsive. He has been willing to work with me in a give-and-take manner. His feedback is on point and delivered with the spoonful of sugar I sometimes require. I'm hoping to work with James more and I do recommend him for editorial input.

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