Eldo Barkhuizen – Editor

**NOTE**

My service is a Christian ministry – not just a business.

I help Christian authors perfect their book so it's (1) a blessing to others and (2) furthers God's kingdom.

** 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

> '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

** 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

Sheffield Academic Press

Paternoster Press

Kingsway

Hodder & Stoughton

Manchester University Press

Open University

Wiley-Blackwell

Taylor & Francis

Routledge

HarperCollins

** SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS **

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