Betsy Schmitt

Betsy Schmitt – Editor

Experienced book developer and editor, specializing in nonfiction and inspirational content and coaching writers with their projects.

Overview

Need help in moving your writing project forward and fine-tuning your manuscript for publication? For more than 20 years, I have worked with publishers and Jewish and Christian writers to create inspirational content -- from devotionals to Bible studies and specialty Study Bibles to stories of personal faith journeys.


As your personal coach, I will work alongside you wherever you are in the writing process. I will bring my editorial experience and expertise in the Christian book market to help you prepare your draft manuscript for publication. Or if you have a kernel of an idea for an inspirational book, I can guide you through the editorial process from ideation to finished manuscript. My passion is to help you bring your dream project to fruition. Are you ready to start? I am!

Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction Judaism
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

Jan, 2010 — Oct, 2023 (almost 14 years)

In this role, I was responsible for developing inspirational books and educational content focusing on the Jewish roots of Christianity. I worked with freelance Jewish and Christians writers to create books and Bible studies, online educational content, as we all as inspirational and devotional materials in our founder's name, primarily for a Christian audience.

Livingstone Corporation

Sep, 1999 — Dec, 2009 (over 10 years)

As part of the Livingstone team, I worked with Christian publishers, such as Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, Tyndale House, Baker Books and others, to develop devotions, Bible studies, children's curriculum, and specialty Study Bibles. In that role, I collaborated with publishers and freelance writers to create the content from ideation to a print-ready manuscript.

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