Sally Hanan

Sally Hanan – Editor

Editor of Christian fiction and nonfiction. Charisma House and Founders Ministries editor. Edited 300+ authors, some of them best sellers.

Overview

I line edit, copyedit, and proofread Christian fiction and nonfiction and have helped authors polish their manuscripts since 2007. I do not edit AI-written manuscripts, only human-written content.

I am a member of the Christian Editor Connection (CEC), Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi).

My list of best-selling clients includes Shawn Bolz, Jerame Nelson, Bill Vanderbush, and Alexis Maston-McClinton. I've worked for Charisma House and am a current freelance editor with Founders Ministries.

I edit authors' finished manuscripts twice—once in Word and once on paper. I find I catch more errors that way. I edit according to the latest Chicago Manual of Style, Christian Writer's Manual of Style, and Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, along with other guides, should the genre require them.

Most of the books I have edited over the last eighteen years have been nonfiction—in the business/entrepreneur and Christian genres—but I love reading and editing women's fiction too.

An author of fiction and nonfiction myself, I will help you polish a book you can be proud of.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Christian Non-Fiction Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Christian Fiction Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Numerous awards for flash fiction
  • 2021 Reader's Favorite Gold Medal Winner - Christian devo/study
Certifications
  • PEN Gold member - approved for nonfiction editing by Christian Editor Connection

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2007 — Present
I help authors and publishing houses turn their manuscripts into polished books. 300+ authors helped to date • Substantive editor, copy editor, proofreader

Self-employed

Jan, 2023 — Present
Copyediting and proofreading Founders Ministries Christian nonfiction, plus adding Scripture indexes

Self-employed

Jul, 2021 — Aug, 2021 (about 1 month)
Line editor for Shawn Bolz's book Encounter

Portfolio

Copy Editing Book Coaching
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Little Hawaii

Avery, Corinne K.

Adventure Awaits Press

Copy Editing Book Coaching
Business and the Bookkeeper

Makama, Lillian

LM Books

Copy Editing
Mollie Dawson, Rise and Shine

Stinson, Mary M.

Home in Texas Press

Copy Editing Book Coaching
Copy Editing Book Coaching
Catching Bubbles (Coral's Deep-Sea Discoveries)

Steels, Courtney

Dragonflies Hoard Press

Copy Editing Book Coaching
Copy Editing
The Rider's Bane

Acebo, Jacob

Silent Stag

Copy Editing Book Coaching
Copy Editing
Copy Editing Book Coaching
Copy Editing Book Coaching

Sally has 2 reviews

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carolyn B.

carolyn B.

Mar, 2026

Sally was professional, responsive, and provided strong suggestions that helped transformed my manuscript into something beyond what I could ever do on my own. She provided encouragement where needed and feedback and edits that helped tighten up my writing. Great to work with, highly recommend!
Sally H.
It was so lovely working with you and watching you turn your book into a meaningful gift for any woman. Bravo.
kayla R.

kayla R.

Mar, 2026

As a first time author I didn't know what to expect, and Sally made me feel at ease instantly. She was able to make suggestions to strengthen my writing and maintain my voice throughout the process. She went above and beyond from start to finish and was very efficient in her work as well. Thank y...
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Sally H.
Loved working with you, and I hope your book is a blazing success. :)

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