Virginia Bhashkar

Virginia Bhashkar – Editor

Dedicated former Big 5 editor with 10+ years of experience in Christian and Inspirational Nonfiction.

Overview

My aim is to edit with care and diligence. I offer more than a decade of industry experience, including several years in acquisitions at Hachette Book Group’s FaithWords imprint. At Hachette I also served on the editorial team publishing multiple bestselling authors of award-winning books.

As an independent editor since 2019, I’ve developed content for works of Christian nonfiction and have edited dozens of titles, including a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling devotional that has sold more than one million copies. I’ve also worked in the categories of Memoir, Spiritual Growth, Self-Help, Fiction, Children’s, Cooking, and Coloring/Gift. I enjoy working with new or experienced authors; I revere the author-editor partnership and the power of writing to inspire transformational revelation or to practically enhance lives.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Christian Non-Fiction Inspirational
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2019 — Present
Provide book development services from conception to publication, including manuscript assessment, author coaching or collaboration, developmental editing, and line editing.

Hachette Book Group

Oct, 2012 — Jun, 2019 (over 6 years)
Acquire books for the adult trade market in categories including Christian Living, Memoir, Self-Help/Personal Growth, and Devotional. Perform developmental, substantive, and line edits, while working closely with authors to polish their work for trade publication.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Who Do You Think You Are?: a memoir

Donahue, Laura Lyn

W. Brand Publishing

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Forgiving God: A Story of Faith

Hilary Yancey

Faith Words

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Where You Go: Life Lessons from My Father

Pence, Charlotte

Center Street

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing

Virginia has 10 reviews

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johnnie W.

johnnie W.

Oct, 2026

Virginia’s an absolute professional. Nuff said!
Carlyn H.

Carlyn H.

Oct, 2026

“Virginia was professional, knowledgeable, and thorough in her assessment. What stood out most was how insightful her feedback was — she clearly took the time to understand the work rather than offer generic observations. She addressed all of my questions and concerns with care and patience. I wo...
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Carmelia P.

Carmelia P.

Oct, 2026

Virginia completed a developmental edit of my Bible study workbook, and I'm so glad I chose her. Her editorial letter gave me a clear picture of the manuscript's strengths and where it could grow. She respected my voice and the purpose of the workbook while helping me make it clearer and more use...
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Kourtney F.

Kourtney F.

Sep, 2026

Virgina completed our project right on time. I am still in the process of reviewing her edits but from what I see so far she has been detailed, thorough, thoughtful and diligent. I highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her again.
Gordon R.

Gordon R.

Sep, 2026

This was my second time working with Virginia on my memior project. Having done such a great job the first time with doing my Editorial Assessment, I hired her again to help refine my writing towards a final format. I am extremely happy with her work and very fortunate to have had her help and s...
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