Jocelyn is a freelance editor who specializes in fiction, nonfiction, and academic projects. While working on her MA in English at Boston College, she began her first publishing internship at Beacon Press, where she was happy to be paid in books. After graduating, she joined the fiction division of Thomas Nelson Publishers (now part of HarperCollins). In 2015 she earned a …
Jodi Hughes
Jodi Hughes is an introvert, dog mom, and seasoned editor. She began working for Thomas Nelson Publishers (and later HarperCollins Christian Publishing and HarperCollins Focus) shortly after college and held various roles during her nearly 14 years with the company, primarily with the fiction team. She has enjoyed working with bestselling and award-winning authors, such as Terri Blackstock, Kristy Cambron, …
John Sloan
John has worked in publishing and editorial roles for 40 years with Multnomah and Zondervan. He offers his services for freelance work in the areas of book development, collaboration, writer coaching, book doctoring, macro editing, and content editing. He has worked with a broad spectrum of book and author types. He has edited the literary and general market works of authors …
Kathleen Samuelson
A professional editor for nearly 34 years, Kathleen Samuelson also enjoys writing, reading, and antiquing. Her greatest joy is spending time with her two adult children and pack of hound dogs. If you think you might want to work with Kathleen Samuelson or another skilled professional on the Edit Resource team, please get in touch with us through our Contact …
Kit Tosello
An award-winning editor and former managing editor for a Christian publisher, Kit has been editing for publishers and independent authors since 2009. She considers it a privilege to help both multi-published best-selling writers and first-time authors convey the message of their hearts clearly and in their unique voice. Kit brings editorial insight and creativity to projects ranging from book doctoring …
Linda Washington
Linda is a freelance editor/writer living in Wheaton, Illinois. She was a full-time curriculum editor at David C. Cook and Ligature Creative Studios (textbook developer). Later, she was a freelance manuscript reviewer and book editor for Tyndale House, a senior project writer/editor for Livingstone/e-Christian, and then later switched hats and became a developmental editor for fiction and nonfiction projects for …
Phil Newman
Phil is a seasoned book editor who began his freelance career for Thomas Nelson in 2009. His work has spanned multiple publishers, including HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Forefront, IVP, Baker, and more. The numerous authors whose books Phil has worked on include Franklin Graham, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Henri Nouwen, Bob Goff, Max Lucado, Lisa Whittle, Savannah Guthrie, Brant Hansen, Nancy …
Pierce VanDunk
Pierce VanDunk is an editor and writer with more than a decade of experience. His writing has been featured on Business Insider, Missio Alliance, and The Upper Room. After earning his MDiv from Boston University School of Theology, Pierce started academic editing work for doctoral candidates at theological schools. Soon after, he branched out into editing trade publications. He now …
Quantrilla Ard
Quantrilla Ard, PhD, is an editor, speaker, faith-based personal and spiritual development writer, and multi-published author who believes in the power of collective strength, community, and fellowship. A passionate creative at heart, Quanny (as her friends call her) regularly records audios and writes teachings for the First 5 app with Proverbs 31 Ministries, has been a contributing study leader for …
Renée Chavez
Renée Chavez is a veteran in the publishing industry, with more than 25 years’ experience in all things editorial for publishers and authors from coast to coast and overseas. A graduate of the University of Memphis, Renée is experienced in all stages of the publishing process and performs an array of editorial tasks, including content editing, copy editing, cover and …