Jennifer is a Nashville-based author and editor, specializing in trade nonfiction with a focus on inspirational and uplifting material, children’s books, four-color nonfiction (lifestyle, cookbooks, health/wellness, devotionals & daily readers). She also enjoys developmental editing and copy editing genre fiction. Working in publishing for nearly two decades and as a long-time senior editor for HarperCollins, Jennifer has coached dozens of …
Jenny Baumgartner
A professional editor and book coach for 25+ years, Jenny enjoys working with writers to transform their words and personal stories into impactful, inspiring books. Former editorial director at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, executive editor at Hachette, and currently the head of her long-running editorial practice and agency, she has had the opportunity to work on hundreds of titles, specializing in …
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, …
Joshua Cooley
Joshua is a longtime professional editor and a New York Times–bestselling author who has written or contributed to more than 20 books for adults, teens, and children. As an editor, he provides services to a variety of publishers, including HarperCollins Christian, Tyndale, Crossway, David C Cook, New Growth Press, Barbour, and Awana. As a writer, Joshua’s freelance content (feature stories, devotionals, …
Katherine Rowley
Katherine is a seasoned editor and content strategist with more than 20 years of experience in publishing, content development, and audience engagement. A former in-house editor at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, she has edited over 150 books across leadership, personal growth, business, memoir, and lifestyle—including bestselling titles by Michael Hyatt (Free to Focus, Platform), John Maxwell (The 360 Degree Leader), Eric …
Kim Keller
As an accomplished acquisitions, project, and production editor with more than two decades of experience in the publishing industry, Kim has dedicated her career to bringing to life books that captivate, educate, and inspire readers. With a proven track record of nurturing author talent and delivering high-quality content, she thrives at the intersection of creativity and strategy. Throughout her career, …
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 …
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 …
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 …