Jennifer McCord Associates LLC (JMA) is dedicated to supporting the best interests of writers and publishers by helping to further their goals and ideas. JMA's approach involves a thorough analysis of a book concept and potential audience. Special consideration is given to how the material will fit the current market demands and industry standards.

Based upon a unique understanding of the needs and requirements of the ever-changing book trade, JMA offers recommendations and suggests changes with the intent to best position your book. To support the crafting, production, distribution, and sale of your book, Jennifer McCord Associates LLC offers a variety of services.

Principal Jennifer McCord has worked in the book retail and publishing industry in New York and Seattle for more than 25 years. She understands the needs of writers and authors, agents, designers, marketing professionals, editors, proofreaders, and publishers to bring books to life.

Jennifer’s career in publishing began when she took the job as manager of an independent book store on a dare from her then-teenage daughter. She later moved from the independent bookseller to a management position with Waldenbooks. During her time there, Jennifer became one of the original romance book experts and the national spokesperson for the chain on the Romance Fiction category. She also contributed industry insights on Romance and Women's fiction as a columnist for the retailer's customer newsletter.

Since then, Jennifer has worked in nearly every aspect of the industry, from traditional publishing to small press and self-publishing ventures. For many years, she has dedicated herself to the success of the Northwest writing community in various capacities, including as a University of Washington Extension Advisory board member, a BA Advisory board member for Antioch University, and as a past president of the Pacific Northwest Writers Association. Jennifer has also served on the Washington Center for the Book board and helped to plan and coordinate events such as Northwest Bookfest, Rocky Mountain Book Festival, and Rainbow Bookfestival. Currently she serves on the board of Seattle Freelances, University of Washington Extension Adviser for their writing program and as an advisor to the Fine Writing Program at Edmonds Community College.

As a writer, editor, educator, and publishing consultant, Jennifer currently lends her expertise in the book business to writers and publishers everywhere.