Jared Smith

Jared Smith – Editor

More than 20 years of experience. Fiction + nonfiction. New York Times bestsellers. I'm friendly, fun, and flexible.

Overview

I have helped create successful book projects in a variety of genres, including children's fiction and nonfiction, middle grade nonfiction, gift and inspiration, religion, history, pop culture, licensed publishing, gardening, and art. I can help with everything involved in the writing and publishing process, from developing marketable ideas to improving your writing to crafting your proposal, and more. I'm quick to respond, and I'm experienced in working on multiple projects at the same time and in managing tight deadlines without any issues. More than anything else, I love to help people get their writing out into the world!
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Christian Non-Fiction Entertainment Humanities & Social Sciences Inspirational Political Science & Current Affairs
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Publishing Services Department

Jan, 2017 — Present

Sourcebooks

Sep, 2013 — Jan, 2017 (over 3 years)

Hallmark Cards

May, 2010 — Mar, 2013 (almost 3 years)

Gibbs Smith

Dec, 2006 — Apr, 2010 (over 3 years)

Stanford University Press

Oct, 2004 — Nov, 2006 (about 2 years)

Utah State University Press

Oct, 2004 — Nov, 2006 (about 2 years)

Portfolio

Winning Our Energy Independence: An Energy Insider Shows How

Freeman, S. David

Picturing Las Vegas

Chase, Linda

Be the Change: How to Get What You Want in Your Community

Thomas Lizney, Anneke Campbell and

Scooby-Doo's Guide to Camping: Ghost Stories, Games & S'More!

du Broc, André

More Chinglish: Speaking in Tongues

Radtke, Oliver Lutz

Chinglish: Found in Translation

Lutz Radtke, Oliver

Backyard Birds of Illinois: How to Identify and Attract the Top 25 Birds

Fenimore, Bill

When Hollywood Came to Town: The History of Moviemaking in Utah

D'Arc, James

New Deal, The: A 75th Anniversary Celebration

Flynn, Kathryn

Ten Natural Ways to a Good Night's Sleep

Linardakis, Nikos

Cruisers

Ames, Michael

Pocketdoodles for Young Artists

Zimmerman, Bill

Living Into Leadership: A Journey in Ethics (Stanford Business Books)

Buzz McCoy

Palm Springs Holiday: A Vintage Tour from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea

Moruzzi, Peter

The Big Book of Spy Stuff

King, Bart

The Big Book of Gross Stuff

King, Bart

Pocketdoodles for Boys

Sabatino, Chris

Every Kid Needs a Water Balloon Launcher

Elton, Candice

75 Exceptional Herbs For Your Garden

Staub, Jack

Why a Daughter Needs a Mom

Lang, Gregory

Why a Daughter Needs a Dad

Lang, Gregory

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Lance Wubbels

Origami Toys: That Tumble, Fly and Spin

Jackson, Paul

Origami Airplanes

Jackson, Paul

2016 Dear Human Wall Calendar: Nasty Notes from Upset Pets

Sourcebooks

2016 Dogs in the Wind Wall Calendar

Sourcebooks

Color the Classics: The Art Institute of Chicago (Adult Coloring Books)

Art Institute of Chicago

The Littlest Bunny in Texas: An Easter Adventure

Jacobs, Lily

When I Grow Up, I'm Going to Play for the Auburn Tigers (When I Grow Up...football)

Cary, Gemma

My First Peanuts: 123: A Counting Adventure by Charles Schulz (2016-01-05)

Santa Claus Is on His Way to My House!

Ashford, Rachel

I Love My Valentine

Richmond, Marianne

Love Is All Around the World

Silvano, Wendi

Let's Read: Hello Kitty & Me (Hello Kitty and Me)

Sanrio

Santa Is Coming to My House

Smallman, Steve

Bedtime: Hello Kitty & Me (Hello Kitty and Me)

Sanrio

Only YOU Can Save Christmas!: A Help-the-Elf Adventure

Wallace, Adam

How to Catch the Easter Bunny

Wallace, Adam

Let's Go to School: Hello Kitty & Me

Sanrio

When I Grow Up: Hello Kitty & Me

Sanrio

Hide and Seek New York

Guendelsberger, Erin

BY Nickelodeon ( Author ) [{ Spongebob Squarepants: Goodnight Lagoon By Nickelodeon ( Author ) Oct - 01- 2014 ( Hardcover ) } ]

Nickelodeon

The Great Easter Race! (Sesame Street Scribbles)

Manning, Craig

A Halloween Scare at My House (Halloween Scare In...)

James, Eric

I Love America: An ABC Adventure (I Love...an ABC Adventure)

Magsamen, Sandra

Kindness Makes the World Go Round (Sesame Street Scribbles)

Sesame Workshop

How to Catch a Monster

Wallace, Adam

Twas the Night Before Christmas on Sesame Street (Sesame Street Scribbles Cookie Monster)

Sesame Workshop

Happy Birthday!: A Birthday Party Book (Sesame Street Scribbles)

Sesame Workshop

All Creatures Great and Small

Precious Moments

Tiny the Easter Bunny

James, Eric

Inky the Octopus: Based on a real-life aquatic escape!

Guendelsberger, Erin

You!

Magsamen, Sandra

I Love You Just Like This! (Sesame Street Scribbles Elmo)

Sesame Workshop

How to Be a Ninja (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

Conti, Chris

Happy Halloween! (Sesame Street Scribbles Elmo)

Sesame Workshop

Not So Small at All

Magsamen, Sandra

Night-Night America

Sully, Katherine

All Tucked In On Sesame Street! (Sesame Street Scribbles Elmo)

Sesame Workshop

My First Peanuts: ABC: An Alphabet Adventure

Schulz, Charles

A Precious Moments Christmas: Two Classic Holiday Carols

Precious Moments

Off to School! (Sesame Street Scribbles Elmo)

Sesame Workshop

Hide and Seek Chicago

Guendelsberger, Erin

How to Catch the Tooth Fairy

Wallace, Adam

The Messy Alphabet Book!: An ABC Book! (Sesame Street Scribbles)

Sesame Workshop

Hide and Seek San Francisco

Guendelsberger, Erin

Bart's King-Sized Book of Fun

King, Bart

The Tale of Tae Kwon Jones. (Team Tae Kwon Go)

Hallmark BOK8049 Willie McSquee & THe Pirates Who Loved To Clean & Plush

All Aboard the Spooky Express!

James, Eric

Hallmark Gift Books BOK1273 Baby Blessings - Gentle Words of Faith to Encourage Mother's of Newborns

Saving Democracy: A Plan for Real Representation in America (Stanford Law Books)

Kevin O'Leary

How to Catch a Leprechaun

Wallace, Adam

Origami Zoo: 25 Fun Paper Animal Creations!

Jackson, Paul

Preventing Catastrophe: The Use and Misuse of Intelligence in Efforts to Halt the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

Hansen, Keith A.

2016 Shark Week Wall Calendar

Discovery Channel

75 Remarkable Fruits For Your Garden

Staub, Jack

Batman And The Fun House Jewelry Heist Interactive Hard CoverStorybook

Andrew Blackburn

The Wages of Wins: Taking Measure of the Many Myths in Modern Sport. Updated Edition (Stanford Business Books)

Berri, David

KOB9101 All I Want for Christmas Disney Recordable Storybook Special Hallmark Edition Hard Cover Book (Hallmark Gift Books Recordable Storybook)

The Pocket Guide to Mischief

King, Bart

Pocketdoodles for Kids

Zimmerman, Bill

J. Fenwick Lansdowne

Tristram Lansdowne

Jules Tavernier Artist and Adventurer

Scott A. Shields;and Alfred C. Harrison Jr. Claudine Chalmers

Ernest Thompson Seton: The Life and Legacy of an Artist and Conservationist

Witt, David

Havana Before Castro: When Cuba Was a Tropical Playground

Moruzzi, Peter

Just One You! (Sesame Street Scribbles Elmo)

Sesame Workshop

Moon's First Friends: One Giant Leap for Friendship

Hill, Susanna Leonard

Welcome Little One

Magsamen, Sandra

How to Catch an Elf

Wallace, Adam

Jared has 8 reviews

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Jacob Y.

Jacob Y.

Sep, 2022

Loved working with Jared. His insights and attention to detail elevated the manuscript to a level I can be proud of. Don’t book him, please, so I can hoard him for my future works!
Charlotte F.

Charlotte F.

Aug, 2022

Awesome!
Charlotte F.

Charlotte F.

May, 2022

Absolutely amazing!
Charlotte F.

Charlotte F.

Sep, 2021

One of the absolute best!
L.A. M.

L.A. M.

Apr, 2021

I was lucky to choose the perfect editor for my book.

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