Valari Westeren

Valari Westeren – Editor

I love working with Christian authors! With education in Christian theology and editing, I will be that final pair of eyes on your project.

Overview

Hello! Are you a committed Christian who aspires to publish a book, but you're afraid that a lack of grammar skills will prevent people from taking your work seriously? Well, I help Christian writers become authoritative voices in their fields with keen-eye proofreading that Grammarly can’t provide.

Writing and publishing a book or blog will help establish you as an expert on your subject matter, and with my help, your content won't be riddled with typos or mistakes that turn readers off. I've worked with both ESL and dyslexic writers, so no obstacle is too big to overcome.

My proofreading skills serve presses such as B&H Academic, Globe Pequot (formerly Rowman & Littlefield), and Bloomsbury, as well as authors publishing with Wipf and Stock. My copy editing skills have served many smaller Christian presses, both traditional and hybrid, as well as an adjunct professor of theology with her academic work.

In addition to checking grammar and inconsistencies, I'm also well versed in Chicago/Turabian, APA, and MLA citation styles, should your project require citation checks. I also check all Scripture references according to your translation of choice.

I maintain consistent and clear communication, responding to messages within 48 hours, and I meet all deadlines as agreed upon.

I'm excited to work with you!

Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2021 — Present
I work as a contractor for several different publishers, including Church Publishing LLC and Trilogy Christian Publishers.

The Young Writer

Dec, 2023 — Present
I organize and facilitate 60+ accountability groups and critique groups for fiction and nonfiction writers, ages 13-25.

6it Marketing

Dec, 2022 — Jun, 2026 (over 3 years)
I edited up to 100 blog articles a month, from a variety of contract writers, to improve SEO and readability. These articles were written via AI generation, so I helped remove telltale signs of an AI voice and smoothed out awkward phrasings and introductions of keywords.

Seattle Pacific University, Theology Department

Mar, 2021 — Aug, 2023 (over 2 years)
I regularly assisted a theology professor in proofreading class materials, grading graduate papers, and copy editing her journal papers, conference papers, and dissertation later published as a book.

Tutor.com (The Princeton Review)

Sep, 2020 — Jan, 2024 (over 3 years)
I coached undergraduate and graduate students on how to improve their college papers, providing feedback on everything from developmental editing to proofreading and academic citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian styles.

Portfolio

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The Sending Shepherd: Leading Churches to Disciple All Nations

Spitters, Denny

sixteen:fifteen

Copy Editing Proofreading
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From Jerusalem to Jerusalem: The Book of Revelation: An Exegesis Commentary

DeFeo, Troy M.

Independently published

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Jonah: Don't Underestimate the Depth and Breadth of God's Love

Rodgers, Rev. Stephen

Sage Publications

Copy Editing Proofreading
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Rise Up Warrior: The Daily Info-Sponge: A 100-Day Devotional

Brown, Jessica-Andrea

Self-Published

Copy Editing Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Love

Weems, Rodney

Copy Editing Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading

Valari has 8 reviews

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Roy H.

Roy H.

Jun, 2026

It was great working with Valarie. The outcome was far beyond my expectations. The wait time to fit in her schedule required patience on my part but her schedule is what it is for good reason. I plan to use her again
Valari W.
Thank you very much, Roy! I'm grateful for your patience and wish you the best in publication.
Dr. Maurice P.

Dr. Maurice P.

May, 2026

I’ve worked with Valari on two projects; she met all expectations—timely delivery, prompt communication, and thoroughness.
Valari W.
Thank you, Dr. Maurice! It's always a pleasure to work with you.
Bahta Y.

Bahta Y.

Apr, 2026

Valari, thank you for the excellent work you’ve done on copy editing my book. It’s been a real pleasure collaborating with you—your attention to detail, clarity, and thoughtful input truly elevated the manuscript. I’m genuinely grateful for your support and dedication throughout the process.
Valari W.
It was a pleasure working with you, Bahta! Your book has such creativity and depth into its topic, and it was a privilege to edit.
robert R.

robert R.

Apr, 2026

Valarie was a pleasure to work with and demonstrated strong understanding, compassion, and flexibility throughout the process. She communicated clearly and effectively, which made collaboration smooth and efficient. She treated my work with great care and attention, as if it were her own creation...
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Dr. Maurice P.

Dr. Maurice P.

Mar, 2026

Valari communicated the clear expectations and met everyone as expected. She is thorough and detailed-oriented. I am looking forward to working with her on other projects.
Valari W.
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you.

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