Renee Crawford

Renee Crawford – Editor

20+ years in Christian publishing, with experience in Bible Studies, Christian Living, Devotionals, & the Restoration Movement

Overview

During my time in the Christian publishing industry, I spent over 20 years serving as editor, project manager, print manager, buyer, author liaison, and bookstore manager. Working in so many different roles allowed me to not only learn how to edit, but what it takes to create a good product and what the readers want. I spent several years working one on one with authors, many of whom I now call friends.

The job of every editor is to help an author present their very best work, without writing themselves into it. That is what I do. I love taking a book from manuscript to final product. I am a stickler for consistency, fact accuracy, citing sources, and being able to believe what you read. I have a wide and eclectic taste in reading, and definitely could work on projects outside of the Christian genre. Let me help you present your best self through your written work.
Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Shenandoah Valley Inclusive Wellness Coalition

Aug, 2018 — Dec, 2019 (over 1 year)

•Managed the Success Stories Project as required by the VA Board for People with Disabilities,including the interviewing, content development, and writing process of the Athlete of the Month and Program Highlight stories

•Oversaw the development, edited, and prepared the files for both digital and print publication of the Awareness and Advocacy Guide, which contains disability advocacy information, services available in the community, and wellness programming opportunities

•Administered the social media accounts

•Provided guidance, training, and support to student workers as they completed their required tasks

•Edited and/or proofread various stories, marketing pieces, communications, online training module content, and other related written media as needed

21st Century Christian, Inc.

Nov, 1999 — Apr, 2020 (over 20 years)

•Edited and proofread numerous books and curriculum products

•Coordinated the publication of books and other media from manuscript to final product by working with authors, graphic designers, typesetters, and printing companies; obtaining necessary permissions, copyright registration, and ISBN numbers; writing jacket and promotional copy; preparing cost analysis and production estimates

•Monitored and maintained product inventory for the majority of 21st Century Christian publications by working with local and national printing companies

Renee has 12 reviews

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David C.

David C.

Mar, 2023

Renee was wonderful to work with. She was so helpful in sharing information about so many other things related to publishing. We will definitely work with her again.
Ellen R.

Ellen R.

Nov, 2022

Renee has been an invaluable part of this process for me. I'm a new author and she has helped make this process less daunting. I thought the acknowledgement to her from my book might be the best review I could leave: It is a special relationship that an author has with her editor. It requires a lot of vulnerability to expose one’s raw, unpolished thoughts to another. I am so grateful to Renee ...
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Renee C.
Thank you for your kind words, Ellen. It was truly a blessing to work with you on your book.
Chris S.

Chris S.

Aug, 2022

Renee is high class and no nonsense. She doesn't let anything slide and was awesome to work with.
Larry R.

Larry R.

Apr, 2022

Renee combines her editorial talents with the ability to patiently communicate with even the most amateur writer as myself. She is a true professional. My manuscript improved greatly with her kind and patient assistance. She can be recommended as an excellent copy editor.
Renee C.
Thank you! You are very kind, and were a pleasure to work with. I wish you the very best with your book, and I hope many more people benefit from reading it.
Arden S.

Arden S.

Aug, 2021

Renee was very professional but also personable throughout the process. She was very thorough working on my project. Renee edited the text and also offered suggestions to make my work better and more impactful. I would hire her again.

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