Hello!

Welcome to The Writer’s Assistant


My name is Jana, and I edit fiction manuscripts in all stages of development to help you refine, overhaul, tweak, fix, and perfect them.

My editor’s promise to you as a writer is that I will always be honest, respectful, and kind; that I will offer not only criticism but suggestions; that I will do my best to help your writing reach its potential; and that I will respect your style, voice, and opinions.  It is your work, not mine, and your name that goes on the final product. I will tell you what I see and what I believe would do the most good, and you do with it what you will.

I’m passionate about what I do, and you can trust that I will be fully invested in your project once I take it on, because I love seeing great writing get even better.

Take a look around and drop me a line if you have any questions. I’d love to see what you’re working on!

-Jana

Check out my new developmental workbook for novelists!

What I Edit

I do my best work when I love the material. The following are my favorite genres, but feel free to ask about others. I like to stick with clean books (nothing R-rated) in the following Children’s, Young Adult, and Adult genres:

  • Fantasy & Science Fiction
  • Romance
  • Christian/Inspirational
  • Historical Fiction
  • Contemporary Lit
  • Suspense/Mystery
Some of the lovely books I’ve edited

For more details: Services and Pricing

I love working with Jana! She has a great way of building up and elevating the author in her feedback, while also providing helpful and kind critique. She has a good sense of character and is always willing to dive in with ideas to help make the story better. She is so great at helping me find just the right balance for my books. I love working with Jana!

Author Cindy Steel

I am very pleased with the edits I have received from Jana. She is detailed and efficient. I love that she is timely with returning the finished edits. I love that she has a contract and she sticks to it. Jana is professional and personable, and responds to email inquiries and questions quickly. She gives both positive and creative critiques which make the manuscript shine.

Author Angela E. Johnson

If I could give any advice to a writer wanting to break into the no spice world, I would tell them to HIRE JANA MILLER! Seriously, she took my writing to the next level. Her feedback is the thing that helped my writing grow more than anything else. Jana is kind but direct in her feedback, and she doesn’t just tell me what’s wrong with my manuscript–she helps me brainstorm ideas on how to fix plot holes, deepen the romance, and I would be completely lost without her. On one hand, I want to shout about Jana’s editing skills from the rooftops, but on the other hand, I selfishly wish I could keep her all to myself! Seriously, if you haven’t worked with Jana, you are MISSING OUT. 

Author Mary Mecham