Eldo Barkhuizen

Eldo Barkhuizen – Editor

Your Christian book carefully polished: Christian living, theology, memoir • 29 years of experience on 700 books • See testimonials below

Overview

** TESTIMONIALS **

'Eldo was a joy to work with. He was professional, prompt, insightful, and helpful throughout the process.

'I would highly recommend his services.'

~ Dr Julian Tan, FROM NOWHWERE TO SOMEWHERE: HOW A SMALL-TOWN DREAMER BECAME AN OXBRIDGE SCHOLAR (Memoir, Reedsy)

'Five-star copyeditor/proofreader extraordinaire.

'Eldo is the picture of professionalism and care. He took my manuscript and turned it into a completed work I can publish and share with confidence.

'His communication, attention to detail, and commitment to providing a product that one can be proud of is unmatched.

'I will recommend him over and over to everyone I meet. I am so thankful I was connected with him through Reedsy.

'Did I already mention his work is five stars?!'

~ Stephanie Edens, DON'T WORRY—I HAVE A PLAN: MY STORY OF LOVE, LOSS AND THE FAITH THAT CARRIED ME THROUGH (Memoir, Reedsy)

'Thank you for all your sterling work on my books through these 22 years.'

~ Dr Philip Duce, Senior Commissioning Editor, Inter-Varsity Press (email, on his retirement in November 2021)

’I have had the happy privilege of working with Eldo Barkhuizen as my copy editor on several projects, some of which were quite extensive and labor intensive.

’Eldo’s attention to detail in the midst of massive material is impressive, and his feedback was cordial, timely, and helpful – his services are highly recommended.'

~ L. Michael Morales, Professor of Biblical Studies, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

'Over the years I have written a dozen or so books but none of them has been edited as carefully and thoroughly as your . . . work. My sincere thanks.'

~ Dr P.T. O’Brien, Emeritus Professor

'Eldo, I have worked with many editors over the last forty years, and you are as good as any of them. Thank you for your outstanding work.'

~ Dr R.A. Peterson (co-author)

'Eldo is a very competent copyeditor whose work can be relied upon. Thoroughly recommended.'

~ Janey Fisher, Editorial Project Manager, Wiley-Blackwell

'It’s been a real pleasure working w. you! Many thanks for all the bits and pieces you’ve caught and for helping to improve the article!'

~ Professor Tia De Nora, author

'I always enjoy working with a copy editor because it gives me a sense of security – someone is out there sparing my blushes!

'In fact I’ve been amazed how quick and painless it was this time round.'

~Dr Tim Chester, author

** PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED **

Publishing Training Centre, Book House, London, copyediting course (pass with DISTINCTION).

Five UK Society for Editors & Proofreaders (now known as the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading) courses.

** PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP **

Accepted in 2002 as an ADVANCED MEMBER of the UK Society for Editors & Proofreaders.

** PUBLISHER CLIENTS **

Zondervan

Chosen Books (Baker Book House)

Inter-Varsity Press

Kingsway

Hodder & Stoughton

Paternoster Press

SPCK

HarperCollins

Sheffield Academic Press

Wiley-Blackwell

Taylor & Francis

Routledge

Also, MANY self-published authors

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Christian Non-Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • BA, Rhodes University
  • Higher Dip. Ed., Rhodes University
  • Copyediting Certificate, Publishing Training Centre, London (Pass with Distinction)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 1997 — Present
As a professionally trained copy editor and proofreader I have – over 29 years on 700 titles – copyedited and proofread books mainly in the field of Christian and secular non-fiction, including Christian living, memoir and biography, theology, biblical studies and church history. My clients have included many self-published authors, as well as university presses, large publishing houses and smaller publishers.

Portfolio

Copy Editing
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The Anxiety Lie: A Christian Woman's Roadmap To Freedom

Graham, Ann-Louise

Nielsen Book Services

Copy Editing
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Behind the Smile: My Story

Potts, Lisa

Hodder & Stoughton

Proofreading
Copy Editing
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Looking For God: Dreams and Contemplations on Being

Elder, PhD, George H.

Palmetto Publishing

Copy Editing
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Messages to my Neighbour: An exhortation to biblical Christianity

Adamson, Jeffery

Jeffery Adamson

Copy Editing
Coming of the Rain

Katherine Makower

Joe Church went out to Rwanda as a young missionary doctor in 1927 determined to treat his patients and African co-workers as equals - for which he was sometimes criticised. His dedication to ... read more
Copy Editing
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The Afterlife in Early Christian Carthage explores how the visionary experiences of early Christian martyrs shaped and informed early Christian ancestor cult and the construction of the cemete... read more
Copy Editing
This book presents new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, providing the reader with the primary sources for the history of the ancient Near East. A pr... read more
Copy Editing
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From the patristic period until today, John's Gospel has served as a major source for the church's knowledge, doctrine and worship of the triune God. Among all New Testament documents the Four... read more
Copy Editing
When the book of Acts is mentioned, a cluster of issues spring to mind, including speaking in tongues and baptism with the Holy Spirit, church government and practice, and missionary methods a... read more
Copy Editing

Eldo has 63 reviews

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James A.

James A.

Apr, 2024

Pinned
Eldo was quick, professional, and easy to work with. His editing was thorough and caught a lot of my grammatical errors. Was very thankful to have his expertise on this project!
Julian T.

Julian T.

Mar, 2024

Pinned
Eldo was a joy to work with. He was professional, prompt, insightful, and helpful throughout the process. I would highly recommend his services.
Stephanie E.

Stephanie E.

Jan, 2024

Pinned
Five-star copyeditor/proofreader extraordinaire. Eldo is the picture of professionalism and care. He took my manuscript and turned it into a completed work I can publish and share with confidence. His communication, attention to detail, and commitment to providing a product that one can be proud ...
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Jessica C.

Jessica C.

Dec, 2025

Eldo’s work as the copy editor of my memoir Warrior Queen was nothing short of exceptional. His professionalism set the tone from the very first draft, and his timeous delivery at every stage made the process seamless and stress-free. Eldo provided constructive criticism with a rare balance of ho...
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Anne C.

Anne C.

Nov, 2025

Great to work with. Very thorough and kind. I plan to work with Eldo more in the future.

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