Please read the testimonials below to hear what my clients have to say about my writing services.

• "As a beginner children's writer with many questions and concerns, Marya Jansen-Gruber was there to help. When I submit my manuscripts, they are returned quickly with valuable information about ways to improve the context, strengthen the characters and make the story run more smoothly. She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in many areas and has gone out of her way to assist. You will not be disappointed. It is like working with a friend and her suggestions and improvements are right on the money.” Patricia Brazzell, Nashville USA

• “The best criticism, I've found, is that which quickly zeroes in on a writer's weaknesses, yet is supportively positive. With her keen perception and sensitivity, combined with an understanding of what an author is trying to accomplish, I've found Marya Jansen-Gruber's feedback to be beyond excellent. Discovering avenues to explore in my work that I hadn't even seen, her critiques have quickly helped open the doors of agents and publishers” Dan Bessie, France 

• “I can't speak highly enough about the evaluation services you provide through childrensbookws.com. To a writer, there is nothing more personal than allowing someone, a stranger no less, to read their raw manuscript. Your evaluation process, however, was not only incredibly helpful but was an enjoyable process. Your review provided entirely new insights to my manuscript I had not previously thought about and considerations that are important to publishers. Writing good children's stories is one thing, writing children's stories that will gain the interest of a major publishing house is another. Your evaluation transformed my children's story from a cute and informative tale to a much improved piece that now includes the details that make it a much more informative and marketable book for publishing companies.Last, but certainly not least, you were great to work with. Your responses were always very timely and your comments were well thought out and always constructive for the improvement of my story. My children's books is a much better product because of your evaluation, attention, and constructive comments. Thank you so much and I hope we have the opportunity to work again in the future.” Earl Hicks, Maryland USA (http://www.readyfreddie.net) 

• “Our family is writing a short children's book about courage, family members helping each other, and never giving up on life challenges. It is a wonderful family project, and my hope is that my niece and nephew will learn how to write and publish a book at an early age. In addition they will learn to respect literature, and will appreciate what it takes to write a successful piece. I contacted Marya very recently and explained our book writing project to her. She made it so easy and completely enjoyable to make the first professional edits to our book.  Marya's editing feedback is incredibly detailed and useful, while being broad-based enough for us to envision what our finished book might look like. I wouldn't want to tackle a project like this again without Marya's feedback and involvement. I look forward to working with Marya on my writing projects for many years to come." Todd Eggers, Minnesota USA

• I was recently planning to attend an SCBWI conference in NYC and wanted to polish my manuscript before leaving. I had only two days before I would leave for the conference. I called Marya in a panic and explained my situation and she agreed to review my book. Later that afternoon, I had her corrections in my Email inbox. The editorial advice she provided was enlightening and really improved the overall flow and lucidity of my story. I was very impressed with her professionalism, encouragement, and candor. I will absolutely utilize her services again in the future. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing similar help. Jimi Smith, Mount Vernon Ohio USA

• Two years ago I started writing a children’s picture book, as part of an assignment that I had to do for a school project. I loved the message in the book so I decided to continue working on it. Of course, I had no experience with the editing process. So I sent my book out for editing more that six or seven times and spent a lot of money - with no results. Nobody was able to understand me, and understand what I needed to do. I was not happy with any of the services I received. I got to the point when I started to give up on finding someone who could give me what I was looking for. . I found Marya’s name online, I read the testimonials about her, and decided to give it a shot, although I thought I would be wasting more money. Marya AMAZED me with her professionalism and unbelievable care. Marya worked on my book as if it was her own. Marya went out of her way to help me out. She gave me a very valuable ideas, she even contacted a friend of hers trying to help me publish my book. Marya proved to me that we still have good people in this world. Her passion touched me deeply, and I wish I could tell the whole world about Marya and what a wonderful and professional person she is. Marya fixed everything in my manuscript as if she read my mind and knew what I wanted. Thank you Marya for everything, you deserve all the best. Rania Malouf