Jenna Love-Schrader

Jenna Love-Schrader – Editor

With 15+ years experience in book publishing at Harper Collins, I specialize in fiction, wellness and business/leadership genres.

Overview

Greetings! As a professional editor, I'm passionate about crafting compelling narratives that engage readers and communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. With a degree in speech communications and journalism from Lipscomb University, I've had the pleasure of working with top publishers and companies for over 15 years, such as Harper Collins, LifeWay, Ramsey Solutions, Vanderbilt University, Lipscomb University, Illumify Media Global, Flowerpot Press, and more. I work within a diverse range of genres, including Fiction (Christian Fiction, YA Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense, Romance), Self-Development, Inspiration, Business Development, Religion & Spirituality, Cookbooks, Lifestyle, Memoir.


Whether you're writing fiction or nonfiction, my goal is to take your manuscript to the next level, achieve your creative vision, and bring your story to life. Writing can be a daunting process, and I'm here to offer you the expertise, support, and accountability to help you stay on track and achieve your goals. And hey, if you need someone to vent to about the writing process, I'm happy to lend an ear. Spending months (or years) getting the words on the page can be a lonely endeavor, leaving writers feeling uncertain if they have something good because they have stared at their creation too many times without the proper feedback. I’m here to tell you you’re better than you give yourself credit for, and it’s time to share your work with a professional and polish it up! If you felt compelled to write something, then SOMEONE must need to read it one day!


On Reedsy, I offer a wide range of editorial services to help authors achieve their publishing goals. Whether you're writing fiction or nonfiction, I'm your go-to gal for editorial assessments, developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading services. I'll give you feedback on everything from the overall structure and flow of your manuscript to the development of your characters!


Some books I’m proud to have worked on include Girl, Wash Your Face! (Rachel Hollis), Total Money Makeover and Entreleadership (Dave Ramsey), Debt-Free Degree (Anthony ONeal), Small Changes (Alicia Witt), Edge of Dusk (Colleen Coble), Gentle on My Mind (Kim Campbell), Chasing Failure (Ryan Leak), Everyday Celebrations from Scratch (Maria Provenzano), What if It’s True? (Charles Martin), Your Longing Has a Name (Dominic Done), Work in Progress (Leanne Ford), A Million Miles in a Thousand Years (Donald Miller), Drive (Kelly Earnhardt), The Great Eight (Scott Hamilton), Made for This (Jennie Allen), The Bride Collector and Skin (Ted Dekker).


Trust me, with my editing skills and your writing talent, we'll be unstoppable!


Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Health & Wellbeing Parenting & Families Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Christian Fiction Contemporary Fiction Thriller & Suspense Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2005 — Present

Portfolio

How did a couple of quirky siblings from suburban Pittsburgh end up as the king and queen of eclectic-design chic with their own HGTV show? They never let fear get in the way of a great idea. Leanne and Steve Ford share their secrets for how to turn dreams int... read more
Full of beautiful, heart-wrenching, and hilarious stories, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years details one man's opportunity to edit his life as if her were a character in a movie. Years after writing his best-selling memoir, Donald Miller went into a funk and... read more
If you're at all responsible for your company's success, you can't just be a hard-charging entrepreneur or a motivating, encouraging leader. You have to be both! If you're at all responsible for your company's success, you can't just be a hard-charging entrepr... read more
Number one New York Times Best Seller Do you ever suspect that everyone else has life figured out and you don't have a clue? If so, Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: That's a lie. As the founder of the lifestyle website TheChicSite.com and CEO of her ow... read more
Beloved Olympic skater shares his secrets to happiness on and off the ice.Scott Hamilton has experienced the heights of accomplishment and the depths of disease, from winning the Gold to becoming a cancer and brain tumor survivor. But through his successes, st... read more
Are you looking for a health plan that is biblically based and scientifically proven? The Maker's Diet is just that. Using a truly holistic approach to health, this groundbreaking book leads you on a journey that will change your life. The Maker's Diet will he... read more
When a wedding reenactment turns real, Shay finds she’s an accidental bride.Shay Brandenberger is raising her daughter in Moose Creek, Montana, on her childhood ranch, nestled against the Yellowstone River. Despite the hard work, she can’t seem to keep her hea... read more
Recognize your calling, find your place of service, and follow God to a life of purpose.In her bestselling books Anything and Restless, Jennie Allen challenged women to fully surrender their lives to God and then offered a process to uncover and understand the... read more
Okay, folks, do you want to turn those fat and flabby expenses into a well-toned budget? Do you want to transform your sad and skinny little bank account into a bulked-up cash machine? Then get with the program, people. There's one sure way to whip your financ... read more

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Brandy G.

Brandy G.

Sep, 2023

Amazing!!!!! So sweet, helpful, collaborative.... great attention to detail, knowledgable... kind... I literally could not say enough wonderful things about her... Thank you Jenna!!
David B.

David B.

Aug, 2023

Jenna is amazing. Before I chose her as my editor she took the time to meet with me via zoom. She answered the questions I had, has a great personality and I felt confident she had the skills to take my story and make it better. For myself, it's hard to trust anyone. I had never written a book before and with how personal it was, I felt uneasy handing off a piece of my soul to someone. Wha...
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Lawrence T.

Lawrence T.

Jul, 2023

Jenna definitely delivered more than promised. Her experience and knowledge was evident right from the beginning. She took the time to explain things and supplied resources, that will aid my writing in the future. I look forward to working with Jenna again.
Charles M.

Charles M.

Jun, 2023

Jenna did a wonderful job editing my fiction manuscript. It is over one-hundred thousand words, and she went through it line by line checking grammar, punctuation, context and sometimes leaving comments and questions to help me understand her suggested changes. She also reorganized some of the dialogue at times to ensure conversations were flowing properly. I am very happy with her attention to...
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Tara N.

Tara N.

May, 2023

Jenna was fantastic to work with. I appreciated how she quickly connected with me to understand my goals for the book. Her offer was the most comprehensive of those I received, and she offered an editorial review, copy editing and proof reading. I'm very glad I had all of those services as it led to the best possible result. My book, Mindfulness in Everyday Life, just hit top ten in best seller...
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