Jennifer Sommersby wears a lot of hats.

Sometimes she’s just Jenn, teaching creative writing to kids or giving a talk to grown-ups on the perks and perils of the publishing industry. Scroll through the SGA Books website for insight on

Sometimes she writes as Eliza Gordon, young at heart and full of jokes that would make your prude neighbor blush.

And when it’s time to bring home the bacon, she’s a developmental/line/copy editor, proofreader, and mentor/brainstorming partner via Plumfield Editing. In 2025, a new venture will launch—Bard & Bloom—your go-to for custom photo magnets and author swag!

What is SGA Books really?

Are you a publishing company?

SGA Books is the umbrella under which I operate for all my intellectual properties and publishing activities. I am not a publishing company that takes on books by other authors.

Do you have an agent who handles your books and stuff?

I do. Stacey Kondla at The Rights Factory would be happy to assist you with any inquiries.

How do I book an editing job with you?

Visit my Plumfield Editing website for complete information regarding editorial services for hire.

If I send you my manuscript, will you read it?

Sorry, friend. No.

Do you have any resources for me to get started either in traditional and/or indie publishing?

Yes. Go to the Resources page for tons of helpful stuff, including PDFs you can download to help you get moving. When you’re done there, peruse the Publishing FAQs section page for answers to the questions I get asked most often. And if that’s not enough, check out the Learning Library with all the gorgeous editing books I love to recommend.


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