Meagan Church

Meagan Church – Editor

Best-selling author helps emerging writers find their voices. Genres: historical fiction, literary fiction, coming-of-age.

Overview

As a best-selling author, editor, and story coach with over twenty years of experience in storytelling across multiple mediums, I am deeply committed to fostering the next generation of writers. My passion lies not only in crafting emotionally-resonant narratives, but also in equipping aspiring authors with the tools to develop their own voices.

I look through the lens of a reader, finding ways to best engage your target audience. I provide feedback, guidance, and resources through editorial assessments and developmental edits to help you strengthen your story. Genres include general, women's, historical, coming-of-age and literary fiction.

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Services
Fiction
Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Women's Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Bronze Award for Editorial Profile, by Parenting Media Association

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2005 — Present
Throughout my career, I have blended literary and commercial storytelling to create immersive, empathy-driven fiction, most recently in The Girls We Sent Away, a Southern Indie Bestseller and North Carolina Reads selection. Beyond my own writing, I have worked extensively as an editor and book coach, helping writers refine their craft through developmental editing and guided mentorship. Additionally, I lead writing workshops, including Creating Compelling Characters: The Art of Empathy in Storytelling, where I use public speaking, interactive instruction, and research-based techniques to teach character development. My experience in both publishing and teaching has strengthened my ability to mentor writers at all stages of their journeys.

Drexel University

Mar, 2025 — Present
As an adjunct faculty member, I work one-on-one with students in Drexel University's Low-Residency MFA Creative Writing Program to help develop their storytelling skills and strengthen their narrative voices.

Peeks & Valleys Literary Magazine

Jan, 2003 — Sep, 2006 (over 3 years)
Determined content/tone of journal; solicited, gathered, reviewed, and responded to submissions collected from around the world; managed a team of six; coordinated print, web, and publicity materials; determined budget; increased distribution rate by forty percent over three years.

Meagan has 18 reviews

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John N.

John N.

Jul, 2024

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Meagan is a remarkable writer, editor, and coach. I cannot say enough. It always helps to have a published author in your corner who knows the ins and outs of compelling writing. Here patience, creativity, attentiveness, and enthusiasm are unapparelled. I cannot say enough about working with Meag...
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Rebecca D.

Rebecca D.

Jul, 2025

Meagan’s insight and the recommendations she provided are exactly what I needed. She was kind, encouraging and honest in her feedback. She provided many additional resources to help me on my writing journey. I will seek her guidance again.
Kim B.

Kim B.

May, 2025

Meagan was able to diagnose my biggest obstacle and that is telling versus showing. She also helped me understand the key elements of novel writing. I would recommend her to any first time novelists. Besides having skills and insight into writing, she was fun to work with. We had some good l...
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AM T.

AM T.

Apr, 2025

I've requested Meagan a number of times because I appreciated her feedback is the balance that I need. It's direct, but not abrasive. In addition to the feedback, there are a lot of resources provided that enhance the commentary and other points in the editorial letter.
AM T.

AM T.

Jan, 2025

I enjoy working with Meagan. In my journey, she's been the one that has been able to rope me in and give my work some real direction. I feel some comfort in knowing that if I have a thought I can throw it in our chat and she'll be able to provide some resources or personal thought on the matter w...
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