Caleb Woodbridge

Caleb Woodbridge – Editor

Non-fiction editor previously at IVP, Hodder and Calon Books. Specialise in arts and culture, and in Christian living and apologetics.

Overview

I weigh words with care, shape stories and arguments with skill, aid the author and remember the reader.

I am an experienced non-fiction editor, particularly in arts and culture. I offer in-depth, thoughtful editing for your book, articles or other content to make your story or message as clear and compelling as possible.

My main area of specialism is in Christian books, including theology, Christian living, apologetics, cultural issues, Bible studies and devotionals. I bringing a strong theological and Biblical knowledge and careful cultural sensitivity.

I live near Cardiff, Wales, and also have a particular knowledge and interest in Welsh culture, including speaking the Welsh language.

I have a masters' degree in English Literature, which focused on medievalism and children's literature, including J R R Tolkien, C S Lewis, T H White and their medieval sources, especially Arthurian literature.

Services
Non-Fiction
Art Christian Non-Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

University of Wales Press

Jun, 2024 — Dec, 2024 (7 months)
I commissioned and edited trade non-fiction titles bringing stories and voices from Wales to the world.

Self-employed

Apr, 2023 — Present

Inter-Varsity Press UK

Oct, 2019 — Feb, 2023 (over 3 years)
I led the editorial team at IVP UK, commissioning and editing Christian non-fiction titles.

Scripture Union Publishing

Mar, 2015 — Mar, 2017 (about 2 years)
I worked on digital projects and on commissioning and editing Christian children's books and resources.

Hodder & Stoughton

May, 2013 — Mar, 2015 (almost 2 years)
Based in the Hodder Fiction editorial team, I worked on ebooks and audiobooks across Hodder fiction, non-fiction and Hodder Faith titles, as well as non-fiction on the John Murray Press imprint. I read and reviewed incoming manuscripts, taking part in editorial and commissioning meetings.

Portfolio

A Year with Timothy Keller: Selected Daily Readings

Timothy J. Keller

John Murray Publishers Ltd

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40 Days: Matthew

Swinney, Jo

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Caleb has 4 reviews

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William P.

William P.

Dec, 2025

It is often said that engaging an editor is the best investment an author can make in his or her book. Caleb exceeded my expectations in every respect. I was heartened by his dedication to the project and his embracement of the somewhat astonishing premise of my book regarding the role of the o...
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Caleb W.
Thank you, all the best with the progress of your book!
Mauro Hernan M.

Mauro Hernan M.

Mar, 2025

Caleb has provided an excellent editorial assessment of my book which helped me refocus the overall theme and improve the quality of my work. Highly recommended!
Caleb W.
Thank you Mauro, a pleasure to work with you!
Adam C.

Adam C.

Jul, 2023

Caleb Woodbridge definitely put in a lot of work and thought into my developmental edit. He was easy and flexible to work with. I would recommend him to others for manuscripts with a theology/apologetics focus for sure.
Cees B.

Cees B.

Jul, 2023

The work of Caleb is spot on and it helps me very much in the process of creating the perfect query-letter for literary agents. Thank you very much Caleb for you supporting me with this. You have all my recommandations and you make a great contribution to the already high Reedsy reputation in my ...
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