Esther Porwoll

Esther Porwoll – Editor

I am a professional freelance editor specializing in working on Christian materials that serve the Church.

Overview

I am a freelance editor working remotely with publishers on a wide variety of materials. My work has included devotionals, academic journals and books, school curriculum, children's books, periodicals, and study aids. I offer developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading services, and I am comfortable editing both fiction and non-fiction.

In my work, I aim to refine the text into clear, crisp, and elegant prose. I pride myself on my attention to detail, thorough familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, and prompt communication. I am also skilled and experienced with formatting and fact-checking Scripture quotations.

I would love to work with you on your publishing project! Please reach out with an offer today, and let's start collaborating!

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

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2010 — Present
Work with clients to provide copyediting services on an ongoing basis. Read and correct developed manuscripts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation as well as clients’ preferred (“house”) style. Provide feedback to clients regarding clarity and tone in the form of queries. Fact-check quotations and citations.

Concordia Publishing House

Mar, 2010 — Aug, 2010 (5 months)
Read and corrected developed manuscripts for house style as well as Chicago Manual of Style, grammar and spelling, clarity of thought, continuity, and art direction. Checked accuracy and copyright information of all facts, quotes, and citations. Read through first pages for style continuity and art placement. Proofed final pages for all queries and concerns. Participated in revision of house style book.

Concordia Publishing House

Sep, 2004 — Mar, 2010 (over 5 years)
Proofread manuscripts for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and house style. Fact-checked quotations and citations and reviewed for permissions. Formatted manuscript style for design. Read through first pages for style continuity and art placement. Proofed final pages for all queries and concerns. Participated in cover art selection and reviewed covers for accuracy and art direction. Coordinated doctrinal review of manuscripts and checked for theological accuracy. Participated in revision of house style book.

Portfolio

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
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Chocolate Covered Nut: The Journey Continues

Dr. Terri Whitley Jackson

Copy Editing
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The God Who Heals: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Summer, Dr. Georgianne

Copy Editing
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Growing in God: The Bible Study

Pearson, Jennifer N

Copy Editing
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Abide: Putting Down Roots into the Word of Life

Wilhoit PhD, James C.

Proofreading
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Abortion: The Case for Life

Mack, Greg

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Redeeming Technology

A. Trevor Sutton and Brian Smith

Copy Editing

Esther has 34 reviews

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Nichole V.

Nichole V.

Aug, 2025

Esther was great to work with! She made great critic and positive feedback. I look forward to working with her again.
Alvern B.

Alvern B.

Apr, 2025

Working with Esther was a great and comprehensive experience because she is knowledgeable in the area of Christianity and there are things that I never even thought about that she was able to fill in the gaps. Thanks Esther
Alvern B.

Alvern B.

Feb, 2025

If you're looking for someone to carefully edit and proofread your Christian publications then Esther would do a great job for you.
Alvern B.

Alvern B.

Feb, 2025

Esther is an awesome Editor and Proofreader who does a professional job. She is especially knowledgeable on Christian topics. I'll definitely hire her again.
Steve C.

Steve C.

Feb, 2025

Esther's work was fantastic. It would be hard to overstate how thorough her effort was. I was amazed at the errors she found. Her corrections and suggestions were invaluable.

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