I
have been privileged to work directly with the following authors who have been kind enough to provide a word about our work together.
"Working with Jean Bloom is pure joy. We first met
when she came alongside me during an especially difficult project, and she
provided needed clarity and insight—along with such encouragement. Her eye for
detail is excellent, especially as it relates to timelines and character
development. I cannot recommend her editorial services highly
enough!" – Tamera Alexander, best-selling
author of With This
Pledge (Christy Award winner) and A
Note Yet Unsung
"Editor Jean Bloom knows how to strengthen an author’s voice without trying to hijack it. I can’t thank her enough for her help with my novel, Dead End. I highly recommend her!" – Nancy Mehl, USA Today bestselling author, Carol Award winner, and Christy Award nominee
"On the day I started looking for editors for my novel, I opened ACFW's daily email to find a blog post by Jean Bloom—an editor. That seemed like more than a coincidence, so I checked out her website. Right away I saw the long list of authors—many in my same genre—she had worked with. Once I emailed her and had her do a sample edit, I knew I'd found my editor. Working with Jean was wonderful. She worked quickly, conveyed her thoughts and suggestions clearly, and greatly improved my manuscript on the macro and micro levels. I cannot recommend her services enough, and will be using her again for my next novel." - Christy Distler, author of A Cord of Three Strands and editor
“Jean was
detailed and efficient, gracious and respectful. The Baggage Handler is
my debut novel, and she treated my first child with care. Jean suggested ways
for it to improve and kept an important external watch on a story that was so
embedded in my head there were things I could no longer see. I hope to work
with her again.” - David
Rawlings, author of The
Camera Never Lies and The Baggage Handler,
winner of a 2019 Christy Award
"Meticulous, prompt, detailed, and kind are all words I
associate with Jean. She worked with me on my first novel and it was such a
relief to know I was in such capable hands. She made my novel stronger by
ensuring the elements of the story all tied together, catching mistakes in details
and timeline, and cleaning up grammar, spelling, and punctuation. She saw
things I didn't notice, and has a sharp eye for continuity and logic within a
story. I was so pleased to work with her and hope to again
soon." - Rachel Linden,
author of Ascension
of Larks
"Attention to detail, respect for the writer's voice,
and a keen eye are just three of the things that come to mind when I think of
Jean Bloom. Anytime she edits my work, I know it's in excellent hands!"
- Katie Ganshert,
novelist, Carol Award winner
"Jean Bloom edits with a graceful touch and a sharp eye. Her help with my Amish mystery series has been invaluable, and I'm always pleased with a chance to get to work with her." – Vannetta Chapman, author of Murder Simply Brewed
"Jean Bloom is one of my favorite editors! We
collaborated on several of my books, and I was thankful for her knowledge and
skill. She not only polished my words, but she suggested ways to improve the
story. Jean is detail-oriented, and she remembered aspects of the story and
characterization from previous books that were applicable to the current
manuscript. At times, I was certain she knew my characters better than I did!
Jean is a brilliant editor, and I hope we are able to continue to work
together. I’m certain she’s made my books better than they were before she
worked her magic on them." - Amy
Clipston, best-selling author
"Jean Bloom is an excellent editor. We've worked
together on several projects, and her attention to detail is superb. One of
Jean's many exemplary qualities as an editor is that she allows the author's
voice to shine through while still finding ways to improve what is already
written. For me, this is the most important aspect of editing, and Jean excels
at it. I highly recommend Jean's editorial services." – Kathleen Fuller, best-selling author
"Working with editor Jean Bloom is a delight! She gives
suggestions, helps decipher wordy prose, and makes my work shine...all while
being positive and professional. When I am fortunate to have the chance to work
with Jean, I jump at the chance." - New York Times and USA
Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray
"Jean Bloom is a talented and diligent editor.
Her keen insights, attention to detail, and flexibility, while
maintaining my voice, were gifts I treasure. She was
responsive and considerate. I couldn’t have been more pleased and look
forward to working with her again." - Kate Lloyd (www.katelloyd.com), bestselling
novelist. A
Letter from Lancaster County
"Jean was very easy to work with. This was my first experience with having my work edited, so I didn’t know what to expect. She was thorough and helpful, while keeping my voice throughout the book. I absolutely plan to work with Jean again in the future!" - Alan Seaborn, Winning At Home, author of Journeying with Pain.
“I came into the editing process believing I was a good
writer, and that an editor would probably just want to change my words to their
words. That’s not at all what happened. Jean helped me say what I wanted to
say, but better. Her work was clean and easy to understand, but more
importantly, it was invaluable. I was instantly able to see the value of her
editing my book. She’s a pro, and her work is a reflection of that status.
She’s responsive, deadline-driven, and clear in her interactions. There wasn’t a
moment while working with her when I felt uncertain about where things were.
Whether you’re writing your first book, or 100th book, Jean should be the call
you make." - Brock Shinen,
author of The
Christian Entrepreneur
"Jean's editing service was exceptional. She helped me to produce a more refined and understandable book. Her editing skill, speed, and understanding of my writing made working with Jean a pleasure." - Jason Wiedel, author of Persecution Complex
“Mark Twain despised editors. In 1889 he wrote, ‘Yesterday
Mr. Hall wrote that the printer's proof-reader was improving my punctuation for
me,& I telegraphed orders to have him shot without giving him time to
pray.’ If Mark Twain could have worked with Jean, I’m confident that he would
have changed his opinion about proofreaders. Jean is knowledgeable, thorough,
fast, offers great insights, and understands writing from a Christian
worldview. I enthusiastically recommend her.” - Ron Haas, Author of Ask for a Fish, Vice
President at The Timothy Group
"Skill, speed, and communication are
just a few of the traits that set Jean apart. Her eye for detail and knowledge
of what readers like make her an excellent editor. She is very approachable and
a true pleasure to work with." - Misty Dollard, Author of Seven:
A Modern Day Look at the Feasts of the Lord
"Although (it was) my first time
writing and editing a book, Jean walked me through the process with many
corrections and ideas to make the work more readable. I'm grateful for her
knowledge and insight within the publishing world, which was wonderful for a
neophyte like me." - Phil Smart, Pastor of Missions, Kentwood Community Church,
author of By Any
Means
“Jean has an understanding of the Christian audience and how
to build a book, build a chapter and build a sentence to impact your reader.
Jean gets it! - Patrick G. McLaughlin, President/Founder, The Timothy Group, Author of Major Donor Game Plan and The C Factor
"Jean was a strong referral from an
agent friend of mine. This was my first book project, though, so I was a bit
apprehensive about the process. Even began to wonder if I could publish without
an editor. Ha! Looking back that would have been a HUGE mistake! Jean added so
much more to my book than I could have ever imagined. I "liked" my
book before her assistance. I "love" it now! She even took into
consideration my newness to working with an editor and walked me through each
step with clarity, professionalism, and grace and taught me a few things about
writing along the way. Well worth the investment! Can't recommend her services
enough!" - Ryan May, author of Stuck in the Middle
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