Christian Developmental Editing Services

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Geoffrey

Geoffrey

D.C., DC, United States

20 years experience editing nonfiction books for publishers (Thomas Nelson and Running Press). I love helping authors tell their story.


Work experience:

  • Running Press
  • ClearWords Group
  • Thomas Nelson Publishers

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Mary

Mary

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Writing + story coach to hundreds of authors, I edit fiction, inspy non-fiction, + queries. Bestseller with 17+ years experience.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Christian Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Inspirational

Sara

Sara

Grand Haven, MI, USA

Passionate Big 5 editor excited to treat your manuscript like an in-house project. Trade non-fiction/fiction. Developmental, draft editing.


Work experience:

  • HarperCollins

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Fiction

Lindsay

Lindsay

New Jersey, United States

I'm an enthusiastic freelance editor with experience across the industry--bookselling, marketing, publicity, agency, editorial, and writing.


Work experience:

  • Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency
  • Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Margaret K. McElderry Books at Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing Division
  • Abrams Books for Young Readers/Amulet Books
  • Candlewick Press
  • Borders Books and Music
  • Verily Magazine

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Short Story, Middle Grade, Dystopian, Science Fiction

Abbey

Abbey

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Budget-friendly, flexible, open-minded Christian editor with seven years' experience, including Proverbs 31 Ministry (Lysa TerKeurst).


Work experience:

  • Proverbs 31 Ministries
  • Apex CoVantage
  • Pique Publishing, Inc.

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Contemporary Fiction

Barbara

Barbara

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Editor, coach: I’ve partnered with 250+ authors to make their books successful through various types of edits and professional support.


Work experience:

  • Barbara Kois

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Book Coaching book-coaching

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Parenting & Families, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Women's Fiction

Lindsay

Lindsay

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Collaborative and supportive dev. editor with numerous bestsellers in women's fiction & romance at Amazon, Guideposts, and Penguin.


Work experience:

  • Freelance
  • Amazon
  • Guideposts Books
  • Penguin

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Tupelo, MS, USA

Provide personalized editorial services with collaborative approach, respecting the writer's voice, treating each book as if it were my own.


Work experience:

  • Polish Point Editing

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Short Story

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