Jana Spooner

Jana Spooner – Editor

Writer and editor with 10+ years of freelance experience specializing in Christian non-fiction and Bible studies.

Overview

I have worked in Christian publishing since 2013. I have worked primarily as a freelance editor, but I started as a full-time Acquisitions Editor at B&H Publishing with women's trade books. While at B&H, I worked directly with high-level Christian authors, including Candace Cameron Bure, Priscilla Shirer, and Lauren Chandler. I have worked on projects (either writing or editing) for a variety of authors, including Russell Moore, Jackie Bledsoe, Annie Downs, and others.


I have worked as a freelance writer and editor since 2014. As a writer, I have published devotions, magazine articles, and online articles, and just completed my first YA fantasy novel. As an editor, I have worked with both high-level authors and first-time authors. My editing experience includes Bible studies, trade books, devotionals, articles, and more. My specialty is working with authors who are just getting started. The keyword of working with me is flexibility! I take every project I work on and make sure it is a unique experience for that author.

Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction Parenting & Families
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Freelance

Oct, 2014 — Present

B&H Publishing

May, 2013 — Oct, 2014 (over 1 year)

Jana has 13 reviews

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Angel H.

Angel H.

Nov, 2024

Jana is professional, prompt, and a joy to work with, Jana made the entire process seamless. I couldn’t recommend her more highly—she’s a true partner in bringing your best work to life!
Jana S.
Thank you!
Lennox C.

Lennox C.

Oct, 2024

I had the pleasure of working with Jana, and I can confidently say that their editorial skills are truly exceptional. Her attention to detail is impeccable, catching not only grammatical errors but also inconsistencies in tone and structure that I had overlooked. She guided me toward improvements that I might not have considered on my own. Thanks to Jana, my manuscript is now polished and c...
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Jana S.
Lennox, thank you so much! I thoroughly enjoyed working on this devotional with you. Your writing is thoughtful, and it's clear that you put a lot of time and dedication into your work. I hope to w...
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Kassi K.

Kassi K.

Aug, 2024

I loved working with Jana! She kept me in the loop on progress and when I could expect the edits. I appreciated her suggestions on the making the manuscript more cohesive more than just the grammatical errors. I really appreciated her enthusiasm for the project as well!
Jana S.
Kassi, thank you so much!
Daryl D.

Daryl D.

Jul, 2024

Excellent service and easy to work with
Jana S.
Thanks, Daryl! Thanks for trusting me with your project!
Dierrica S.

Dierrica S.

May, 2024

Jana was a great help in editing my book. She provided timely and constructive feedback and challenged me to expand!
Jana S.
Thank you! I enjoyed working with you on this book and hope you can get your words out into the world soon!

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