Founded in 2019 by Jasmine Henderson, Bijou Publications is a boutique publishing company and consulting firm focused on positioning the work and careers of independent authors as both art and asset.
Henderson is the founder and guiding voice behind Bijou Publications. As a writer, her work is rooted in emotionally layered storytelling, exploring themes of love, identity, and transformation. She is the author of Jezebel, a romance novel set during the Harlem Renaissance, originally penned during her teenage years and later released as the first official title under Bijou Publications after its founding in 2019.
In addition to her work as an author, Henderson curates Bijou with an unwavering commitment to artistic integrity, providing guidance and mentorship to writers seeking to navigate the literary world with both knowledge and ownership.
She currently resides in Charlotte, NC, where she is penning her next release, The Yearning of Distant Hearts.
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Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.
redefine the art of storytelling
Bijou Publications provides strategic guidance for authors ready to build impactful, polished, and purposeful work. Our consulting services are designed to support you at every stage of your journey, from idea development to final execution, with a focus on clarity, creativity, and elevated storytelling. Our 1:1 mentorship is designed to provide expert guidance on specific areas identified by the writer. Clients decide the areas they wish to discuss to receive clean, strategic insight tailored to those topics.
our services
editing suite
A comprehensive, multi-phase editorial service designed to fully develop and refine a manuscript from its foundation to final polish. This process includes developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading, ensuring the manuscript is cohesive, intentional, and prepared for publication. Due to the depth of editorial involvement required, this suite is selectively offered to clients whose projects align with Bijou’s vision and standards.
developmental guidance
This service is ideal for aspiring authors who need developmental mentorship throughout the entirety of their writing process, crafting your story together from first draft to finished manuscript.
Clients receive guidance and expert feedback on story and character development, structure, plot, themes, writing style, tone, voice, pacing, and overall cohesion of their work.
developmental editing
This service is tailored for writers who are prepared for an expert, high-level, strategic review. Developmental Editing includes revisions and mark-ups that emphasize story structure, pacing, plot, character development, dialogue, and thematic cohesion, helping you transform your manuscript into a compelling, fully realized work.
manuscript evaluation
Manuscript evaluation provides authors with a comprehensive, high-level assessment of their work without full editing. We analyze strengths, identify areas for improvement, and offer strategic recommendations on structure, clarity, and market positioning. This service is ideal for authors seeking professional insight before committing to deeper revisions or the publishing process.
production guidance
Guidance on how to format the layout of your book’s interior and exterior design. Receive tips and advice on properly formatting paperback and eBook editions of your work. Collaborate on book cover design concepts to bring your full vision to life.
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At this time, we do not accept AI-assisted or AI-generated works.
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Our 1:1 consultation is a mandatory step in partnering with Bijou Publications. This one-hour session allows our team to gain deeper insights into your overall vision, allowing us to understand how our services align with your editing and publishing goals.
After submitting your intake form, an invoice and link to submit payment prior to the agreed upon date of consultation will be included in your confirmation email. This consultation fee will be applied towards the total sum of services at the time of onboarding.
The consultation fee applies to in-person or virtual sessions.