With a wide range of experience in many aspects of Christian publishing, Jennifer is available to help authors and publishers with any of the following editorial services:
* Book concept/ repackaging
Creating a book concept for an established author or taking existing material and recasting it into a well-organized, effective new product.
* Book proposal
Creating an attention-grabbing, effective, professional book proposal for an author to submit to literary agents and/or publishing houses.
* Manuscript review
Reading an existing manuscript and providing a detailed editorial summary of how the author can shape the book to maximize its effectiveness and potential. (Note: this is not an edit but a professional review detailing what edits are needed to take the manuscript to the next level.)
* Collaborative writing
Working with an author to shape the content of the book. Jennifer has a unique, proven expertise in taking an author's spoken ideas and converting them into an exceptionally well-written book while maintaining the author's voice.
* Developmental editing and substantive editing
Taking a rough manuscript and working closely with the author on the big picture of rewriting, reorganizing, and supplementing the material to create a complete, focused manuscript. Nonfiction books will be reviewed for theme, structure, pace, and content. Fiction books will be reviewed for character development, dialogue, plot, and effectiveness of the story line.
* Line editing and copy editing
Polishing the manuscript for clarity, effectiveness, correctness, and conformity to the publisher's house style. (Note: this crucial step in the editorial process is strongly recommended for all manuscripts. Because Jennifer has done these levels of editing for so many years, she is able to streamline both of these detail-focused steps into one seamless process.)
* Proofreading
Checking typeset pages for errors and ensuring all final editorial and aesthetic details are in order.
* Writing cover copy, catalog copy, and other promotional material
Creating any promotional copy an author needs, such as jacket copy, website description, catalog copy, conference handouts, and other marketing material.
* Compilation
Soliciting new material from freelance writers or selecting existing material from an author to create a compilation for a publisher.
* Project management
Managing freelance editors, proofreaders, and typesetters in the process of overseeing a book from unedited manuscript to printer-ready files.
* Book concept/ repackaging
Creating a book concept for an established author or taking existing material and recasting it into a well-organized, effective new product.
* Book proposal
Creating an attention-grabbing, effective, professional book proposal for an author to submit to literary agents and/or publishing houses.
* Manuscript review
Reading an existing manuscript and providing a detailed editorial summary of how the author can shape the book to maximize its effectiveness and potential. (Note: this is not an edit but a professional review detailing what edits are needed to take the manuscript to the next level.)
* Collaborative writing
Working with an author to shape the content of the book. Jennifer has a unique, proven expertise in taking an author's spoken ideas and converting them into an exceptionally well-written book while maintaining the author's voice.
* Developmental editing and substantive editing
Taking a rough manuscript and working closely with the author on the big picture of rewriting, reorganizing, and supplementing the material to create a complete, focused manuscript. Nonfiction books will be reviewed for theme, structure, pace, and content. Fiction books will be reviewed for character development, dialogue, plot, and effectiveness of the story line.
* Line editing and copy editing
Polishing the manuscript for clarity, effectiveness, correctness, and conformity to the publisher's house style. (Note: this crucial step in the editorial process is strongly recommended for all manuscripts. Because Jennifer has done these levels of editing for so many years, she is able to streamline both of these detail-focused steps into one seamless process.)
* Proofreading
Checking typeset pages for errors and ensuring all final editorial and aesthetic details are in order.
* Writing cover copy, catalog copy, and other promotional material
Creating any promotional copy an author needs, such as jacket copy, website description, catalog copy, conference handouts, and other marketing material.
* Compilation
Soliciting new material from freelance writers or selecting existing material from an author to create a compilation for a publisher.
* Project management
Managing freelance editors, proofreaders, and typesetters in the process of overseeing a book from unedited manuscript to printer-ready files.