Overview
In my consultations and edits I offer suggestions to make manuscripts amazing for the intended reader and to maximize sales. In general terms, I’m working at the level of the book as a whole painting. At the end of the day, it’s about content that drives better results faster for you and your organization.
My strengths include a deep understanding of what motivates a reader to buy and read a book, as well as the ability to explain how to craft a book that people are begging to buy.
And I'm happiest when I'm working with authors and creatives who share my vision for messages that change lives and that make the world a better place.
Specialties: editing, business, self-help, Christian non-fiction, publishing, book acquisitions, book proposals, book development, book mapping, editorial coaching, reader motivation, and the business of publishing
Services
Non-Fiction
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Work experience
Baker Books
As a Senior Acquisitions Editor at Baker Books, I help high-achieving authors publish books that drive results. Over the last twenty years, I've had the privilege of signing authors to book contracts, including two New York Times bestselling authors, and helping authors craft messages that change lives.
Baker Books
I was responsible for leading the Bible group including oversight of acquisitions, personal acquisitions, editing, and project development. My responsibilities included setting revenue goals and strategies, leading acquisitions and pub board meetings, and preparing high-quality materials to facilitate the pub board decision-making process.
Baker Books
Baker Publishing Group was the North American distributor for Bibles published by Cambridge University Press. I led a team whose responsibilities included marketing, sales, inventory management, and financial reporting.
Baker Books
While in this position we developed a new web strategy for Baker Publishing Group and published a new corporate website and new websites for each division of Baker Publishing Group. In addition to building consensus around a web strategy that served many divisions and departments, I implemented the strategy by managing the programming, editorial, design, and hosting teams.
Baker Books
I managed two catalogs, a continuity program for a commentary series, and email newsletters. My responsibilities included copywriting, editing, print production, distribution, and financial reporting.
Baker Academic
I assisted with sales, resource consulting, and customer service. I also provided trade-show support and edited copy for catalog and back cover copy.
Quentin J. Schultze
In this internship I provided research and copyediting for a manuscript that was published by Baker Books.
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