Overview

Liz has edited hundreds of titles for both self-publishing clients and traditional publishers such as Charisma, Peachtree Publishing, Reformation Heritage Books, and Free Grace Press, where she currently serves as managing editor. She provides highly sought-after editing and indexing services and specializes in Christian nonfiction, although she has worked in other genres including information technology (IT) and self-help. She's somewhat a tech geek and enjoys working with source citations (notes/bibliographies) and doing fact-checking. Her other services include e-book conversion, interior book design (formatting), sermon transcription, and publishing assistance.

Services

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Indexing

Non-Fiction

Christian Non-Fiction Parenting & Families

Languages

English (US)

Work experience

Freelance editor

Self-employed

Jul, 2015 — Present

I am a freelance copy editor, proofreader, indexer, book designer (typesetter), eBook conversion specialist, and sermon transcriptionist. I specialize in Christian nonfiction, but I work with other genres of nonfiction as well, including self-help, IT, and health and fitness.

After thirteen years in project management at IBM and ten helping run the family business (where I managed the back office including all the marketing efforts), I transitioned to my current passion as owner of my editorial services business. Most of my clients are self-publishing authors, whose published books I worked on from start to finish, including help with uploading to the various platforms. I also currently work with publishers Free Grace Press, whose in-house style sheet I created, and Charisma House.

I am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), the American Copy Editors Society (ACES), and The Christian PEN.

I reside in beautiful Mebane, North Carolina, with my husband, Rick, along with our nine children and son-in-law and granddaughter. As a homeschooling mom, I have graduated five students, with four in progress (I have also graded many, many book reports and essays). In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, journal writing, and reading Christian biographies.

Owner

Grace & Truth Books

Oct, 2022 — Present

My husband and I own this small Christian publishing company and book retailer, where I manage all the editorial projects.

Managing editor

Free Grace Press

Jul, 2020 — Sep, 2022 (about 2 years)

As managing editor of this small publishing company, I am responsible for:
Assigning projects and ensuring the editing team meets its deadlines
Managing freelance editors and proofreaders
Meeting with project managers and the marketing director to keep all team members updated on work progress
Helping to create a project calendar
Supervising the content creation process from writing through editing and publishing

Portfolio

Preaching for Conversions

Smith, Jeffery

The Privilege, Promise, Power & Peril of Doctrinal Preaching

Nettles, Thomas J.

Root & Fruit: Harmonizing Paul and James on Justfication

Beeke, Joel R.

Thundering the Word: The Awakening Ministry of George Whitefield

Smith, Kurt M.

Satan Exposed: A Biblical Theology of Spiritual Warfare

William P. Payne

Spiritual warfare is not a church fad. Rather, it is the rediscovery of biblical Christianity. Furthermore, one will not grasp what the Bible teaches until one comprehends what it affirms about spiritual warfare. In truth, spiritual warfare permeates the entir... read more

The Privilege, Promise, Power & Peril of Doctrinal Preaching

Thomas J. Nettles

What made Jonathan Edwards’s preaching so powerful?Why is much of today’s preaching so lifeless, even dangerous?Where did things go wrong?How has the church traveled so far away from the doctrinal convictions of Edwards?Church historian and theologian Tom Nett... read more

Victory in Jesus: A Devotional Commentary on the Book of Revelation

Donald R. Johnson

A DEVOTIONAL COMMENTARY OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION... from an Amillennial PerspectiveThe book of Revelation is one of the most encouraging and devotional books in the Bible, but sadly, it is one of the most neglected and misunderstood as well. Though there are ... read more

The History and Theology of Calvinism

Curt Daniel

With forewords by both Joel Beeke and John MacArthur, you would be right to expect something special from this book. It is the result of decades of study and teaching. It provides a comprehensive overview of Calvinism in two sections: the "History" surveys the... read more

THE COACH'S WIDOW: A Young Wife's Journey through Grief

Alexis Pacheco

A perfect marriage. A young husband with a budding career. A single phone call that stunned a newlywed wife and a small Arkansas community. At twenty-seven, Alexis Pacheco's life had finally molded itself into perfection ... until the call that ended it all an... read more

Attract & Keep Customers For Life: 4 Abilities To Build Trust, Communicate Your Value, And Charge What You're Worth

Begue, Terry

On the Side of God: The Life and Labors of Andrew Fuller

Jeremy Walker

If My People: In Case of National Emergency Read This

Idleman, Shane

12 Fixes to Healthy

Draughon, Judith Scharman

What Works When "Diets" Don't: Your Personal 8-Step Weight-Loss Success Guide

Shane Idleman

Only 2 percent of those who lose weight keep it off longer than two years. Over 60 percent of adults and 30 percent of children are obese in our nation. Diabetes has increased approximately 1,000 percent in sixty years. Cancer now affects one out of three peop... read more

The Light Way: God's Tools for a Healthy, Happy, Long Life

Jessica Mutunga

Break Out of the Cycle of DiseaseToday we face many health crises in this world; diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and autoimmune disease. I know we have all be effected in some way or another by one or all of these illnesses. This is the world in whic... read more

Lost In Love: A Young Person's Map Through Relationships

Scott Torres

Is a relationship looming on the horizon? Or maybe you hope a relationship will happen soon? Are you currently in a relationship? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, do you know what to do and where you are going—or does it feel like a maze?If you’... read more

So You've Been Baptised, Now What?

Audrey Thompson

“You are only as strong as your foundation.” These are Audrey Thompson’s words in the second chapterof So You’ve Been Baptised, Now What? and they set the tone for what is a passionate, straightforward,and concise set of steps new believers can take to grow st... read more

Help! I'm Addicted: Overcoming the Cravings that Overcome You

Shane Idleman

We are at a crossroads. Opioid and alcohol abuse are leaving a path of destruction in their wake. Pornography is desecrating families. Obesity is skyrocketing and plaguing millions, reaching epidemic levels in children. Heart disease and cancer are—by far—the ... read more

On Your Heart: A three-year devotional for families

A.J. Genco

What is On Your Heart?We live in an age of instant foods and drive-through windows. We want patience, and we want it now! However, there’s no instant formula or drive- through lane for discipleship. It is a life-long journey.This life- long journey of disciple... read more

Lifted Out: My Journey to Freedom From the Pit of Verbal and Emotional Abuse To a Life of Grace and Redemption

Cindi Morse

Verbal and emotional abuse is more prevalent in relationships than many people know. It shatters self worth and unleashes unfathomable fear, defeat and despair leaving those on the receiving end in hopeless tatters. This is one woman’s story of recovery from t... read more

Becoming His: A Year-Long Bible Study for Christian Women

Courtnye Jackson

The Bible gives a clear outline of what it means to be a godly wife and woman, so what could be better than following God’s plan for your life? Becoming His is a group Bible study and workbook for single and married women. The book takes you on a 49-week journ... read more

The Other Side of Nothing: A Survivor's Journey toward Healing

Hilda Valentine

In life, a single event can throw everything you’ve worked for off track and leave you with nothing.My story? I grew up on a small farm, attended college, moved to New York for a better life. Working in insurance claims for over 20 years, I climbed the ranks t... read more

The Diary of Dem Ole Bitties: Memories of the Sisters from My Perspective

Keiva Sandlin

The diary must always be protected! And keep it secret or suffer the wrath of the Dem Ole Bitties. There are gobs of secrets journaled in the diary waiting to be revisited on every gathering occasion. The story of these Southern Sisters lives will leave you la... read more

The Stormy Secret

Jed Jurchenko

Help your child stay safe and not keep bad secrets! This engaging children's book will guide you on the journey!Jill learns that "Gloomy secrets cause stormy problems. So don't keep quiet. Run through your storm and find your rainbow." Your child will love lea... read more

Ten Quick Wins for Writers: How to ignite creativity, write steadily, and publish your book!

Jed Jurchenko

Ignite your creativity, grow your writing habit, and write with ease! This writing motivation book is packed with powerful author tools and will guide you on the journey.Author Tools that WorkAlthough many people long to publish, only a few achieve this goal. ... read more

131 Boredom Busters and Creativity Builders For Kids: Inspire your kids to exercise their imagination, expand their creativity, and have an awesome childhood!

Jed Jurchenko

Bust boredom, build creativity, and inspire awesomeness in your kids! This activity book for children and tweens will show you how. Kids Play ActivitiesToday's kids are busier than ever. These in home activities for kids, can be done alone, with siblings, or t... read more

131 Conversations That Engage Kids: How to Get Kids Talking, Grow Their Friendships, and Inspire Change

Jed Jurchenko

Inspire your kids to pause their electronics, grow their social skills, and develop lifelong friendships. These fun conversation starters for kids will guide you on the journey!Conversation Starters for KidsFace-to-face conversations are becoming increasingly ... read more

131 Creative Conversations For Couples: Christ-honoring questions to deepen your relationship, grow your friendship, and kindle romance.

Jed Jurchenko

Transform your relationship from dull and bland to passionate, inspired, and connected. This couples questions book will guide you on the journey!Creative Relationship QuestionsThese fun relationship questions will help you grow. They are for couples who long ... read more

131 Stress Busters and Mood Boosters For Kids: How to help kids ease anxiety, feel happy, and reach their goals

Jed Jurchenko

Inspire your kids to bust stress, be happy, and achieve their goals. These positive coping skills will help your child excel, and this positive parenting book will guide you on the journey!Stress Management for KidsToday, kids are more stressed than ever. Fort... read more

Training Sons Raising Men: A Mother's Guide to Creating a Prosperous Legacy

Danielle Rittman

Danielle Rittman delivers bold and brash motherly principles for cultivating the genius in our sons. This book is transformative in that it elevates your mindset to approach parenting fearlessly and intentionally. Moreover, it's a rallying cry to matriarch all... read more

Navigating through the Storms of a Christian Life

Richard DeGiacomo

Navigating through the Storms of a Christian Life takes us on a journey through time and answers many of the questions we might have about our relationship with Jesus. It helps us understand who He is, why He came, what He did, and why He sacrificed Himself fo... read more

Get It Together -- Mentor Guide: Cultural & Practical Tips to Be a Successful Adult

Mr. Scott S. Paly

The instructional guide for mentors to lead classes using Get It Together: Cultural and Practical Tips to be a Successful Adult. For each section, includes key points and guidance and/or answers for accompanying exercises.

Get It Together: Cultural and Practical Tips to be a Successful Adult

Scott S Paly

This book is about taking control of your life. That’s it. What you do with that control is entirely up to you. Inside, you’ll find things you may not have learned in school, but you absolutely need to know if you are going to Get It Together. The tips, advice... read more

Recovering Repentance: A Call to Spiritual Brokenness

John Morganti

Repentance is one of the most vital doctrines in Scripture, but sadly, it is also one of the most neglected. Recovering Repentance seeks to reverse this trend by exploring the meaning, importance, and practice of repentance as conveyed in Scripture and underst... read more

The Life of God in the Soul of Man: Revised and Modernized by Jeffrey D. Johnson

Henry Scougal

“I never knew what true religion was till God sent me this excellent treatise.” —George Whitefield“There are books that never grow old, and this precious little volume, by Henry Scougal, is to be numbered among them. In it is an eternal freshness and beauty as... read more

He Died for Me: Limited Atonement & the Universal Gospel

Jeffrey D. Johnson

LIMITED ATONEMENT & THE UNIVERSAL OFFER OF THE GOSPELClearly outlining the historical and theological differences between Hyper-Calvinism, High-Calvinism, Moderate-Calvinism, and Low-Calvinism, Jeffrey D. Johnson provides a robust yet concise explanation of ho... read more

The Pursuit of Glory: Finding Satisfaction in Christ Alone

Jeffrey D. Johnson

Author Jeffrey Johnson begins The Pursuit of Glory with this observation: “You and I are looking for something. Though we may not know exactly what it is, we continue to search for it. What is it? It is glory.” Explaining this pursuit as part of our human cond... read more

What Works for Young Adults: Solid Choices in Unstable Times

Shane Idleman

What are the top questions on the minds of young adults today? This question was presented nationally to church and youth leaders, and to young adults themselves – if they have ever needed solid answers, it's now. With practicality, What Works for Young Adults... read more

What Works for Singles: For Relationships, for Marriage, for Life (What Works (El Paseo Publications))

Shane Idleman

Today's cultural norms often run contrary to principles designed to promote healthy relationships. In a bold new approach, the author challenges cultural views and directs the reader back to sound principles. WHAT WORKS for Singles is a motivational, biblicall... read more

What Works When "Diets" Don't

Shane Idleman

One Nation "Above" God

Shane Idleman

America is divided on many fronts. Where are the answers? How will the future and security of America unfold in the days to come?My previous books address personal issues. This book, however, recognizes the biblical foundation that once guided America. These p... read more

Answers for a Confused Church: Times Change—Truth Does Not

Shane Idleman

There is a dangerous trend in the evangelical church today. A futile attempt is being made to conform God's Word to social norms, rather than to conform social norms to His Word. As a result, truth is vague, doctrine is blurred, and the fundamentals of the Chr... read more

Feasting and Fasting - What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why

Shane Idleman

Through fasting, the body becomes a servant instead of a master. When Jesus directs us to do something, the outcome is always beneficial, both spiritually and physically. He said, “when you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Scripture doesn’t say, “When you sin and if you ... read more

Desperate for More of God: The Heart Cry of Every Believer

Shane Idleman

One of the difficult challenges associated with pastoring is witnessing the tragic results of people dying spiritually with living water just steps away: “Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst” (John 4:14). Although most can quote, “Blessed are... read more

Liz has 9 reviews

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Ken K.

Nov, 2023

Working with Liz has been a blessing in more ways than I can number! Her experience in all aspects of publishing and her wise advice have greatly strengthened my first venture in self-publishing. I highly recommend her and look forward to continuing to work together on two upcoming books.

Darren P.

Oct, 2023

Level of communication was much less than expected. Only communicated via email and responses were short and lacking clarity. As a first time author (which was explained from the outset) I anticipated more direction and guidance from a copy editor. After completing her job, I found several areas that were not corrected. Unfortunately, these were not discovered until after publication. For examp...

Kevin R.

Nov, 2020

Liz did an excellent job on the final proofread of my 40,000 word book on Christian discipleship. She was very meticulous and exceeded my expectations for a proofread by pointing out some additional considerations that would have been in line with a costlier copyedit. Her Christian maturity and knowledge were also very helpful to the subject matter of my particular project. It's obvious that sh...

Reply from Liz S.

Thank you, Kevin! I very much enjoyed working on your manuscript and pray the Lord will use it to bless his church.

Benny H.

Apr, 2020

Ver Profesional walked me through the entire process answered all my questions and was very patient with the many questions I had. Communicated cleary and often with ideas that helped my book and my undertsanding. Her prices are very resonable. I highly reccomend her for your books, articles, publicatios or whatever your woking on. She is a top class editor. Felt like I hit the jackpot, final...

Reply from Liz S.

Thanks, Benny! It's been a pleasure working with you.

Katie S.

Feb, 2020

Liz was fantastic! She was extremely professional and went above expectations for both proofreading and indexing. This has been by far one of the smoothest projects I've worked on, and I would definitely recommend her services!

Reply from Liz S.

Thanks, Katie! It was a pleasure working with you!

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Liz has 9 reviews

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