Jess L. Haberman

Jess Haberman is Director, Content Strategy at Anaconda, with a focus on Python, data science, and AI. 

Formerly an acquisitions editor with nearly 20 years in instructional nonfiction and technical book publishing, most recently at O'Reilly Media, she is a burgeoning literary agent for technical book projects. She is host of the Tech Pubcast where she interviews technical authors, editors, and publishing professionals.  

She is founder and organizer of the Witch City Writers Group, leading workshops, writing retreats, and publishing seminars. She lives in southern Connecticut with her dog, Dolly. 

• CV available upon request. Formerly served in acquisitions editor roles at O'Reilly Media, Quarto Publishing, and Globe Pequot Press (now Rowman & Littlefield). 

• Completed two full-length novels, Witch City Flowers and The Greenwood Legacy (details to come).

See Portfolio for list of professional content. 

Publishing services 

For authors: I offer a range of services for authors to improve and refine their work for submission or publication. In addition to serving as literary agent, my services include consulting on publishing and editorial strategy, proposal review/editing, development editing, contract review. As literary agent, I charge 15% of author royalty (no upfront costs). Contact me for a personalized quote on other services I provide. 

For publishers and agents: I offer technical or strategic review of proposals and manuscripts and developmental editing. Contact me for a personalized quote. 

The Tech Pubcast

Check out my podcast. The Tech Pubcast is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to write and publish technical books. The channel features conversations with authors, editors, and industry experts on everything from book proposals and publishing deals to marketing, audience-building, deep dives on tech topics, and the realities of writing.

Whether you’re an aspiring author, publishing professional, or technical expert, stick around to learn how great tech books get made. 

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