Jill Olson

Jill Olson – Editor

Nonfiction editor with twenty years' experience creating and editing books that inspire, with publishers like Guideposts and Baker House.

Overview

I'm a freelance editor who has worked exclusively with Christian nonfiction.

I am humbled and energized to work on books that show how Jesus is still rolling stones with His life-giving power. I love transformational stories by those who have humbly and honestly let their mess become their message.

My goal is to partner with authors to maintain their voice and make the book the best that it came be. Often that means tightening or rearranging a little to help make the message stand out more clearly. I indicate areas where the reader may have a take-away that the writer didn't intend. And I am quick to point out sentences that sing, with content or wording that is great.

Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Portfolio

Always My Sister

Garborg's

Garborg's

The Simple Joys of Christmas

Ellie Claire

Ellie Claire Gifts

Developmental Editing
Timeless Blessings: Giftbooks

Claire, Ellie

Ellie Claire Gifts

Overcoming: A Soul-Healing Journal

Meyer, Joyce

Ellie Claire Gifts

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Mary A.

Mary A.

Sep, 2025

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Jill is an amazing editor! Her skillset is exactly what I was looking for. She does what an editor is hired to do - edit. She knows how to keep the narrative flowing, and spots the inaccuracies. She cites confusing text and where more elaboration is needed. She is a master! Jill met every deadlin...
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