Author. Editor. Storysmith.
Bonita visited India when she was 16 and stayed for 12 years involved in various ministries for the marginalized and underprivileged. She returned to California in 2010 with her husband and three children. Bonita holds an MFA in Creative Writing. Her work explores belonging, identity, family, faith, and more. She has also been a freelance editor for 14 years.
Editing Services
A top-rated freelancer, Bonita has successfully completed more than 300 writing and editing projects for clients. Learn more about how she can help you with your novel, blog, or memoir. She offers all levels of editing, from line to developmental editing to proofreading.
Writing Mentorship
Looking to develop your voice? Improve your grammar? Organize your writing? As a coach and mentor, Bonita will come alongside you at any level of writing and work with you via reviews, critiques, edits, phone and/or Zoom sessions, and more. (Skip to contact form.)
Recent Publications
In 2023, Bonita had two poems published with Foreshadow Magazine: “Key to Faith” and “Heart to Heart,” and a piece published with Christian Courier: “The Grace of Rain.” She has also had poetry and essays published with Upstreet Magazine, Dos Gatos Press, Ekstasis, and more.
Limning the Ordinary
To keep up with Bonita’s updates and posts most regularly, follow her Substack publication, Limning the Ordinary, where she writes about all manner of things: the writing life, reflective living, motherhood, grief, questions, and the latest on her works in progress.
Contact Bonita
Let Bonita know how she can help with editing or as a writing mentor and story coach. She is also open to collaboration in various creative works.
Testimonials from Clients
“Very prompt, professional, and an expert in the field. I would recommend hiring Bonita Jewel as an editor for any book and/or children’s book project.” – Jennifer Hopson, children’s story writer
“Bonita is a real gem (Pardon the pun!) but she is. Did all I asked and more. She put her heart and soul into my work and exceeded my expectations. Thanks so much, Bonita!” – Kevin McNamara, author and inspirational speaker
“Once again, Bonita Jewel has exceeded my expectations. I could not recommend anyone more enthusiastically.” – Ken Gire, author of more than 20 books, including Answering the Call & Between Heaven and Earth
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