A good editor is invisible--she can get inside a manuscript, reshape it using the author's style and maintaining the author's voice, and then hop out and leave no fingerprints... just a clean, effective manuscript that makes the author shine.
Jennifer Stair is just such an editor. She spit-polished my words!
---Elisa Morgan
www.elisamorgan.com
Speaker, Author, The Beauty of Broken
Publisher, FullFill, www.fullfill.org
President Emerita, MOPS International, www.mops.org
Jennifer Stair is just such an editor. She spit-polished my words!
---Elisa Morgan
www.elisamorgan.com
Speaker, Author, The Beauty of Broken
Publisher, FullFill, www.fullfill.org
President Emerita, MOPS International, www.mops.org
We have a long history with Jennifer. She edited ten of our novels published by Thomas Nelson, and we were so pleased with the relationship that developed that when we needed an editor for three of our self-published novels, who did we call? Jennifer, of course!
Jennifer not only cleaned up our stories and asked big questions about story content and flow, but she has an amazing eye for detail, even creating a "bible" of facts about our various characters. She remembers things we forget, and many times we've had to go back to her to find out things about our characters (especially during a series) that we can't remember! Thanks, Jennifer!
--Dave and Neta Jackson
Authors of the following series--The Yada Yada Prayer Group, the Yada Yada House of Hope, SouledOut Sisters, and Windy City Neighbors--as well as Harry Bentley's Second Chance, Harry Bentley's Second Sight, and Lucy Come Home
Jennifer not only cleaned up our stories and asked big questions about story content and flow, but she has an amazing eye for detail, even creating a "bible" of facts about our various characters. She remembers things we forget, and many times we've had to go back to her to find out things about our characters (especially during a series) that we can't remember! Thanks, Jennifer!
--Dave and Neta Jackson
Authors of the following series--The Yada Yada Prayer Group, the Yada Yada House of Hope, SouledOut Sisters, and Windy City Neighbors--as well as Harry Bentley's Second Chance, Harry Bentley's Second Sight, and Lucy Come Home
Editing is so much more than spell checking, proper grammar, and clarifying sentences. Software can do most of that. Editing is a high-end art. It’s the ability to get inside the head and heart of authors in order to bring their words to their highest level of influence.
I love it every time Jennifer Stair is available to iron my manuscript, dust my thinking, and polish my words. It’s not just her incredible skill, it’s the gracious way she works with me to make sure the last words on the final manuscript are my best words. There’s a reason publishers refer to her as “one of the best in the business.”
-- Dr. Tim Kimmel, executive director, Family Matters
Author of Grace Based Parenting, Why Christian Kids Rebel, Raising Kids for True Greatness, In Praise of Plan B, Grace Filled Marriage
I love it every time Jennifer Stair is available to iron my manuscript, dust my thinking, and polish my words. It’s not just her incredible skill, it’s the gracious way she works with me to make sure the last words on the final manuscript are my best words. There’s a reason publishers refer to her as “one of the best in the business.”
-- Dr. Tim Kimmel, executive director, Family Matters
Author of Grace Based Parenting, Why Christian Kids Rebel, Raising Kids for True Greatness, In Praise of Plan B, Grace Filled Marriage
Jennifer Stair is one of the most gifted editors I have ever worked with in my twenty years of publishing. Her editing and writing skills, coupled with her strong desire to meet the specific needs of a client, make her an excellent choice for your literary needs. Jennifer meets every deadline and fulfills every promise. Who could ask for anything more?
--Dr. Robert Jeffress
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, TX
Host of Pathway to Victory radio show
Author of Not All Roads Lead to Heaven, How Can I Know?, Twilight's Last Gleaming
--Dr. Robert Jeffress
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, TX
Host of Pathway to Victory radio show
Author of Not All Roads Lead to Heaven, How Can I Know?, Twilight's Last Gleaming
How do I describe working with Jennifer Stair? A breath of fresh air! She's a consummate professional and truly a Godsend!
I was plagued by the same initial fears that probably haunt many first-time authors. Will my editor truly amplify and compliment my passion? What will the final product look like? Will they really be able to hone in on my heart, and my vision? Jennifer hit it out of the park!
God has given her the unique ability to connect with the authors heart. She delivered so much more than professional technical editing services. Jennifer made all aspects of my manuscript better. She'll see things you missed--without obscuring the original vision God has given you. She's a joy to work with! I strongly commend her to you.
--Stuart Epperson Jr.
Founder and President, The Truth Network
Host, Truth Talk Live
Author, The Last Words of Jesus
I was plagued by the same initial fears that probably haunt many first-time authors. Will my editor truly amplify and compliment my passion? What will the final product look like? Will they really be able to hone in on my heart, and my vision? Jennifer hit it out of the park!
God has given her the unique ability to connect with the authors heart. She delivered so much more than professional technical editing services. Jennifer made all aspects of my manuscript better. She'll see things you missed--without obscuring the original vision God has given you. She's a joy to work with! I strongly commend her to you.
--Stuart Epperson Jr.
Founder and President, The Truth Network
Host, Truth Talk Live
Author, The Last Words of Jesus
As a new author, I am learning the ropes. And as a Brit in the USA, there is an extra challenge as to how I keep "my voice" whilst making what we present understandable.
I am delighted that we have the opportunity a second time around.
In my first book, Jen drew the best out of me. I never felt diminished or discouraged, and the red ink always made sense and made it better. Though technically excellent with the craft and the subject, Jen was able to encourage more in me than I realized was there, and the book was much stronger for it. I also have woken up to the fact that she has been gently teaching along the way. She didn't just give me a fish...
--Rhys Stenner
Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church
Author, If in Doubt: Answering the Seven Great Questions about Faith
I am delighted that we have the opportunity a second time around.
In my first book, Jen drew the best out of me. I never felt diminished or discouraged, and the red ink always made sense and made it better. Though technically excellent with the craft and the subject, Jen was able to encourage more in me than I realized was there, and the book was much stronger for it. I also have woken up to the fact that she has been gently teaching along the way. She didn't just give me a fish...
--Rhys Stenner
Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church
Author, If in Doubt: Answering the Seven Great Questions about Faith
As a thirty-year veteran author and book production manager in Christian publishing, I've met and worked with a lot of editors and proofreaders. Truly excellent editors, though, are one in a million. Jennifer Stair is that one. She has edited or proofread dozens of books for me through the years as we work together with high-profile authors and top traditional publishers. When I need a Christian editor, Jennifer is always my first call. Why? She serves the Lord with a willing heart. She's smart. Thorough. Detailed. Analytical. Seminary trained. Has great people skills. Works quickly. And loves what she does.
If you need the best in the Christian publishing industry, call Jennifer. She's highly respected among the managing editors and publishers I know for always doing first-class editorial work and fine tuning books until they sing. Besides, she's delightfully fun, and you'll like her. She's truly one in a million.
--Mary Hollingsworth
Best-Selling Author
Managing Director, Creative Enterprises Studio
If you need the best in the Christian publishing industry, call Jennifer. She's highly respected among the managing editors and publishers I know for always doing first-class editorial work and fine tuning books until they sing. Besides, she's delightfully fun, and you'll like her. She's truly one in a million.
--Mary Hollingsworth
Best-Selling Author
Managing Director, Creative Enterprises Studio
Jennifer Stair is exceptionally good at her job. After she edited my first book with a gentle and sure hand--untangling the knotty bits and helping me tell my story much more clearly and effectively--I knew I’d be fortunate if she were available for my second. Lucky me; she was. Again, I was impressed by her skill, her kind and gracious tone, and her ability to pinpoint just what was--and wasn’t--working in the manuscript. You’ll love working with her!
-- Jennifer Grant, journalist, blogger, columnist
Author of Love You More, MOMumental, Disquiet Time, and 12
-- Jennifer Grant, journalist, blogger, columnist
Author of Love You More, MOMumental, Disquiet Time, and 12
Jennifer Stair is by far my favorite go-to editor who will likely even need to edit this endorsement for me! She is not only enthusiastic about her projects but also fully capable in her editing work and never misses a deadline. She goes beyond the traditional edit process to help the author think through and deal with the suggested changes. She is simply the best!
--Debbie Wickwire
Sr. Acquisitions Editor
W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson Publishers
--Debbie Wickwire
Sr. Acquisitions Editor
W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson Publishers
Jennifer Stair is a remarkably talented editor. I have worked with her since her college days and am proud to continue to work with her today. She makes books better without over-inserting herself into an author's writing. In addition, Jennifer is on schedule and fair in her billing.
--Laura Minchew
Sr. Vice President & Publisher
Specialty Publishing, Gift Books, Children's Books and New Media, HarperCollins Christian Publishing
--Laura Minchew
Sr. Vice President & Publisher
Specialty Publishing, Gift Books, Children's Books and New Media, HarperCollins Christian Publishing
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Jennifer Stair is the consummate editor -- professional, gracious, task-oriented and smart. You'd be crazy to publish a book without her clear analysis and insightful editing. I wish she could follow me around and edit my press materials, letters and e-mails, she's that good. --Jana Ford Muntsinger President, McClure Muntsinger Public Relations |
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Simply put, Jennifer Stair is a rock star! After over twenty years in the publishing business, I’ve worked with many editors. Most of them have been good and did their job adequately. Not Jennifer. The word adequate is not even part of her vocabulary. She takes on each project as earnestly as if her name was on the front cover and she was going to be getting the reviews, while staying true to the author's message and voice! Jennifer didn’t merely edit my book--she showed me how to raise the bar as a writer. She coached me and pushed me, to be sure, but in the end I’m a better writer today and have a stronger book because of her. For all my future projects, I am going to request Jennifer Stair.
--Max Davis, author of Dead Dog Like Me (Worthy, 2015). Popular author of over thirty books, Max has been featured in Publisher’s Weekly, USA Today, The Today Show and the 700 Club. www.Maxdavisbooks.com
--Max Davis, author of Dead Dog Like Me (Worthy, 2015). Popular author of over thirty books, Max has been featured in Publisher’s Weekly, USA Today, The Today Show and the 700 Club. www.Maxdavisbooks.com
Let me say, Jennifer Stair is amazing! How can one person be such a wealth of knowledge, from NASA to Hurricane Andrew to kids’ fitness?!
I am praising God for bringing her in on my project! It SO needed her! Every one of her suggestions/recommendations was on the mark.
--Caroline Boykin, blogger, speaker, and author of The Well-Versed Family
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