Kristen Defevers

Kristen Defevers – Editor

Experienced copyeditor and proofreader specializing in Christian nonfiction. Let's work together and make your book the very best it can be!

Overview

It is a passion of mine to help others make their writing the cleanest that it can be—free of errors and inconsistencies—so that the reader can easily focus on the message of the book.My journey in editing began at UCLA, where I completed my undergraduate degree in Communication Studies and graduated summa cum laude. I worked for the student newspaper as a copyeditor and immediately loved the objectivity of using a style guide to find errors and improve copy. After graduation, I worked as a copyeditor for the Southern California News Group. My copyediting and proofreading work now centers on assisting publishers in a freelance capacity. As books enter the final stages of production, I either copyedit or proofread the work to ensure conformity to Chicago Manual of Style and any house style rules. I primarily edit Christian nonfiction, but I read widely and would love to work with you on another genre.
Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Association of Certified Biblical Counselors

Apr, 2018 — Sep, 2021 (over 3 years)
As ACBC's Content Manager, I provided edits for all outgoing copy and ensured that our communication was professional, clear, consistent, and free of errors. I also supported the development of ACBC publications by serving as the primary copyeditor for publications in development.

Self-employed

Apr, 2018 — Present
I work with publishers and self-published authors to edit book manuscripts using Microsoft Word's track changes function or Adobe markup tools. I ensure style adherence to various style manuals (including Chicago, Turabian, and Christian Writer’s Manual of Style).

Portfolio

Elisabeth Elliot: A Life

S. R. Austen, Lucy

Kristen has 31 reviews

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Robert Y.

Robert Y.

May, 2026

Outstanding. That comes close to expressing my reaction to Kristen's proofreading of my book. "Future-Perfect" is a 220 page book covering global megatrends across eight disciplines for a Christian audience. It is both technical and theological. It contains a dozen figures and about 200 endnotes....
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Judy D.

Judy D.

Apr, 2026

Kristen was amazing. Her feedback was solid and she was very prompt in completing the review. Her insight was exceptional.
Casey P.

Casey P.

Apr, 2026

This is my second time working with Kristen, and I found the experience just as wonderful this time as I did the first. She is smart, timely, and so helpful. She is my editor of choice, and the first person I reach out to when I have a writing that is ready to be reviewed.
Rodney N.

Rodney N.

Apr, 2026

Working with Kristen Defevers was a wonderful experience. She communicated clearly, kept me updated throughout the editing process, and did an excellent job with my manuscript. Her attention to detail and professionalism gave me a lot of confidence, and I could tell she genuinely cared about help...
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Russ R.

Russ R.

Feb, 2026

Kristen was a joy to work with, and her insights greatly enhanced my manuscript. She listened patiently, took time to understand my perspective, and offered feedback that was thoughtful, careful, and grounded in Scripture. I hope to work with her again in the future and can recommend her to anyon...
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