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 …
Kelsey Mitchener
Kelsey is a New York Times–bestselling copy editor and proofreader who has been editing professionally since 2005. She specializes in all things nonfiction. Kelsey is a published and award-winning writer who now channels her author’s eye and understanding into re-visioning and attending to others’ writing. She’s considered an “A-list proofer” and go-to editor by many writers and publishing houses. She’s …
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 …
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 …
Lisa Grimenstein
Lisa has nearly 20 years of experience as a freelance copyeditor and proofreader and has worked on a wide range of projects for mainstream and Christian publishers, including HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Turner, and Grandin Hood Publishers. She has proofread and edited hundreds of titles in numerous genres, both fiction and nonfiction, including cookbooks, devotionals, biographies, and memoirs. An avid reader …
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 …
Merry MacIvor
Merry has been working as a freelance editor since 2010, collaborating on fiction and nonfiction projects. Bilingual, she enjoys working on Spanish-language manuscripts. She is skilled in developmental and substantive editing. Merry enjoys variety and is known for her attention to detail. Merry has bachelor’s degrees in anthropology and Spanish. When she’s not editing or interpreting, Merry loves to travel …