Caleb Woodbridge

Caleb Woodbridge – Editor

I help your story and ideas connect. Arts, culture and non-fiction. Experienced Christian publisher, including theology & 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, I offer in-depth, thoughtful editing for your book, articles or other content to make your story or ideas as clear and compelling as possible.

My main area of specialism is in Christian books, having been Publishing Director at IVP Books, a Christian publisher, on titles including theology, Christian living, apologetics, cultural issues, Bible studies and devotionals. I bringing a strong theological and Biblical knowledge and careful cultural sensitivity.

I also enjoy working with other genres and with authors of other beliefs and outlooks, particularly in arts and culture.

I live near Cardiff, and have a particular knowledge and interest in Wales and its 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

Self-employed

Apr, 2023 — Present

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.

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

Other Watchful Dragons: C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and Cross-Cultural Apologetics

Parker, Jonathan M.

Wipf and Stock, an imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
A Year with Timothy Keller: Selected Daily Readings

Timothy J. Keller

John Murray Publishers Ltd

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
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Backstage God: When Faith meets Divine Hiddenness

Martínez, Mauro

Mauro Hernan Martinez

Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Faith, Hope and Autism: Learning to Love Neurodiversity

Allister, John

Canterbury Press Norwich

Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
40 Days: Matthew

Swinney, Jo

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing

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alison W.

alison W.

Mar, 2026

Working with Caleb was an excellent experience for us. He has an extensive understanding of the publishing industry and well-informed insight into the writing process. He was professional and easy to work with. Our project was completed on time, and he exceeded our expectations. We will use him a...
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Molly M.

Molly M.

Feb, 2026

Caleb's notes and conversations were wonderfully thorough and constructive and gave me direction and focus for moving forward. I highly recommend working with him.
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.

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