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 …
Kristin Spann
Kristin is a freelancer writer and editor based in Redding, California. She currently serves independent clients and major publishers through her business: Spring Tutoring, Writing, and Editing Services. This includes freelance copyediting for Salem Books and Igniting Souls Publishing. She also serves as a freelance copyeditor for HarperCollins Christian Publishing, completing nonfiction and children’s fiction projects for Thomas Nelson, W …
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 …
Marcus Brotherton
Marcus is a New York Times bestselling author and coauthor dedicated to writing books that inspire heroics, promote empathy, and encourage noble living. Marcus is the recipient of a Christy Award for writing excellence, an ECPA Medallion of Excellence, and a Christopher Award for literature that “affirms the highest value of the human spirit.” Notable collaborative projects include books with …
Margot Starbuck
A graduate of Westmont College and Princeton Theological Seminary, Margot has written over 30 books as an author and collaborator and has had a hand in hundreds of major publishing projects. As an editor and writer, Margot has a reputation for excellence and a commitment to swift delivery. She has partnered with numerous publishers as well as working alongside authors …
Meredith Hinds
Meredith writes and edits nonfiction. She loves every stage of collaborative work, from the drawing board to the final chapter. Since she graduated college with a psychology degree, she’s worked on curriculum, memoir, evangelism, personal growth, devotionals, and just about everything in between. She’s partnered with Thomas Nelson, Baker, Focus on the Family, and other houses, and with authors seeking …
Michael Maudlin
With forty years serving as a trusted editor and business strategist in religious and general publishing, Michael (Mickey) Maudlin collaborates with authors, agents, and publishers to bring clarity and definition to a book’s mission, creating books that connect with readers and provoke discussion. While serving as senior vice president and editorial director at HarperOne, he worked directly with many successful …
Michelle Burford
Michelle is a Harvard-trained writer and editor based in Manhattan. Formerly she was the founding senior editor of O, The Oprah Magazine. Today, primarily she co-writes celebrity memoirs. Michelle has co-authored twelve books, six of which were New York Times bestsellers. She has partnered with legend actress Cicely Tyson; singer Alicia Keys; Olympians Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas; singer Toni …
Natalie Hanemann
Natalie is an award-winning editor and ghostwriter who has worked for 25 years in book publishing, including several years with Duke University Press and Thomas Nelson. She started a freelance editing business in 2012. Natalie earned her undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University and her master of arts in theology from Franciscan University at Steubenville. Her favorite projects to work …
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 …