Overview
I'm Abbey! Thanks for stopping by.
I'm an open-minded, professional editor skilled in Christian and inspirational nonfiction.
.
Still here? Sweet! Here’s the unabridged version:
My writing career began in 3rd grade when I wrote my first book (not to brag, but it filled an entire composition notebook, which is the equivalent of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” to an 8-year-old). Fast forward a smidge, and I got a bachelor's degree in English & Creative Writing from Indiana Wesleyan. I was published twice for my short stories and hired as a copy editor for a small publishing co!
.
I have professionally edited within many contexts and genres! My first "gig" was with Pique Publishing, working mostly with a small magazine. Then, academic copy editor for more academic nonfiction. My favorite job was Proverbs 31 Ministries.
.
For 2 years, I served as a content editor for P31, specifically helping with devotions and First 5 Bible studies. I worked one-on-one and as a team with writers and staff members to create rich content for tens of thousands of readers. A family emergency pulled me away from this amazing job, but freelancing is pretty darn cool.
.
That’s the history—here’s the present. I’m smart, but I want to be smarter. I attend professional development seminars (thank you ACES and EFA!), other conferences in the Christian world, work with mentors, and pick up new side-skills!
.
My editing style tends to be mildly blunt and reader focused (giving 'em a good experience). I'd rather be clear and straightforward than risk confusion by over-sugarcoating. That said, tell me what works best for you. I'm happy to accommodate.
.
I think it's easier to tell if writers+editors are a match through a call, so if that doesn’t scare you, let’s do it! I WANT questions (none of yours are dumb). This is supposed to be FUN!
.
I’m not here to misrepresent my services. That's why I offer FREE sample edits for line and copy editing + proofreading, plus the fun consults.
.
I want your book to succeed. It is a reflection of your amazing ideas and creativity, but also my editing, so I obviously take that seriously! (Also, I'm GenZ, so every other sentence has to end with an exclamation point!)
.
Let's be honest. We all have flaws too, and I'm not going to sell my weaknesses as strengths, so here are my pain points ⬇
I have diagnosed narcolepsy, which is a sleep disorder.
I answer messages within 72 hours (often sooner), but all meetings have to be scheduled as my hours vary. It also means I need a lot of pre-planned wiggle room and grace with deadlines.
Whew! I hope I didn't lose you.
.
Okay, honestly, I’m so flattered you read this all. Your time is so valuable. Let me know when you wanna gab!
GRATEFULLY,
Abbey
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Member of ACES: the Society for Editors
- Member of the EFA
Work experience
Proverbs 31 Ministries
I love working for this nonprofit, doing developmental edits on Bible study material. A book I proofread for this company, that was self-published, was later purchased by HarperCollins.
Apex CoVantage
Pique Publishing, Inc.
Portfolio
Abbey has 85 reviews
Professionalism
Quality
Value
Responsiveness
James G.
Dec, 2024
Jason R.
Nov, 2024
Jeff L.
Nov, 2024
Julie M.
Aug, 2024
Heather S.
Aug, 2024
Sign up to read more reviews
Create a free Reedsy account to connect with Abbey and thousands of other publishing professionals on Reedsy.
