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Meet Our Team
Our editors are all professing, born-again Christians who have trusted Jesus Christ as their Savior. This is where we start. We are, first and foremost, Christians.
Whether you are a published author or just finished your first work, you need an experienced editor who can polish your story and prepare it for publication. For most people, having a published work is a dream come true. Some of our editors are also published authors, and we know how good it feels to see our work in print. We also know how essential a good editor is to the process. This is where our team comes in.
We are freelance Christian editors who specialize in Christian themed works. Editing is a ministry for us. We are of the mindset that there is not enough Christian literature available and we want to see that change. After all, as Christian authors, you have a message. You have something to say. Better than that, though, you have biblical and spirit-filled answers––real answers to real problems. Our goal is to help Christians get their message into the hands of those who would most benefit from it. Editing is part of that process.
Here at Affordable Christian Editing, we make sure your message isn’t lost in the text.
Christ-Centeredness is a way of life!
A bit about The Editors
Greg and Liberty Baker
Senior Editors | Authors | Owners
Greg and Liberty started Affordable Christian Editing in 2010. Greg and Liberty are both authors and editors. Greg is also a dedicated Christian, husband, father, and former pastor for 13 years in Colorado. He has a passion for the written word, and he often likes to refer to himself as a word-smith. He is known for a variety of published works, all of which can be found on his personal website: GregSBaker.com.
In addition to several books, he and Liberty have written hundreds of articles for a variety of publications around the country, including Christian Womanhood, the Christian Examiner, and others. Together, Greg and Liberty have striven to develop a platform for Christian authors where their works can be lifted up and bring honor to the cause of Christ.
Editing is an essential aspect to this vision, and they strive to give each author the tools they need to present their message for the glory of God.
Testimonials...
I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for leading me to contact Greg Baker for his help with the editing and formatting of my book. Greg also provided valuable guidance for its publishing. He patiently read my manuscript more than once, challenged me, and gave helpful feedback. His excellent grasp of the Bible positively impacted the completion of this book. Simply put, this book would not have been published without his support. Words cannot express my gratitude for his diligent labor for a very affordable price without sacrificing the high quality of service. I highly recommend his services!
It's hard to put into words how valuable Greg Baker has been for my book. He was a mentor, coach, and counselor as well as an outstanding editor. He took a very rough manuscript and polished it beyond anything I could have imagined! After that, he formatted it perfectly for Amazon and then coached me through that process as well. His pastoral heart came through as he walked every step of the way, time and time again, helping me through the entire process of editing and publishing as a first time writer. Be very confident in his ability to help you no matter the scope of your needs. He is a true professional…. What a blessing Greg Baker has been!
I’m grateful for Affordable Christian Editing for providing an affordable Christian platform to help authors fulfill their dreams. I am especially thankful for Liberty Baker and for her amazing editing gift. She went beyond my expectations. Also, her editing skills are topnotch and very detailed. She is very knowledgeable in Scriptures. Thank you, for you amazing work, and I am looking forward to working with you again.
Greg, you have been AWESOME! I super appreciate your knowledge in the Scripture. I read later you were a pastor for (like) 13 years. That totally makes sense. And yes, this is a ministry. It would normally cost me much more for what you did, and I am not sure some other editor would have been able to understand this complicated book to do a comprehensive edit on it the way you did. You have been a total blessing. I hope this manuscript blesses others the way you have blessed me..
I was very pleased with Liberty’s editing work. She did an excellent job at keeping the tone but offering suggestions to improve clarity. She also was very gracious when she needed to challenge some of my statements, and she explained why she was challenging them. I really appreciated that. She did a great job at educating me about formatting since this was my first book. I highly recommend her editing services.
After I completed the final draft of my book, I looked for an editor with Christian book editing experience. I needed an editor familiar with religious-based content and copy editing skill. After reaching out to Affordable Christian Editing, Liberty Baker contacted me to explain their editing process. I found her to be very personable, with great communication skills.
During the editing process, Liberty used MS word Track Changes. She walked me through the process. We communicated through email. Liberty always responded in a timely manner. Copy and content editing are both important. However, I feel that Liberty’s content editing skills are exceptional. I appreciated her ability to understand my book’s concepts and strategies. She was able to highlight areas, in the text, that might present problems for future readers.
This was my first book and was a humbling experience. Liberty was able to present corrections and problem areas in a professional yet non-discouraging manner. I believe that Affordable Christian Editing is a great value with respects to quality of work and pricing.
During the editing process, Liberty used MS word Track Changes. She walked me through the process. We communicated through email. Liberty always responded in a timely manner. Copy and content editing are both important. However, I feel that Liberty’s content editing skills are exceptional. I appreciated her ability to understand my book’s concepts and strategies. She was able to highlight areas, in the text, that might present problems for future readers.
This was my first book and was a humbling experience. Liberty was able to present corrections and problem areas in a professional yet non-discouraging manner. I believe that Affordable Christian Editing is a great value with respects to quality of work and pricing.
I do not have enough words to adequately express my gratitude to Liberty Baker for her expert editing skills in my newest book, You Are Stronger Than Your Situations: PLEASE DON’T JUMP. Careful to not alter the tune of my writing, there were many instances in which her editing came with suggested revisions and informative explanations. Believing wholeheartedly that she was God-sent, I can’t imagine writing a book ever again without her.
Liberty did an incredible job at editing my book. She made my work flow clearly, offered great advice, and answered every question I asked, which was so important to a first time author. Three different people contributed to the writing of my book, and Liberty worked with each, very different, writing style to keep it true to each writer. Liberty was supportive of my book and the story I had to tell. She always kept to my intentions behind the real life stories I was sharing. Liberty worked diligently with me to keep to deadlines and was patient with me as I added words along the way. Affordable Christian Editing allowed my book to step up to a professional standard. I am very grateful for all Liberty’s work and would highly recommend her to others looking to have their book edited. Like the name says it is extremely affordable and worth every penny. Look no further than Affordable Christian Editing! You won’t regret it.
What can I say? Absolutely brilliant. I would highly recommend Affordable Christian Editing. Liberty was professional, thorough, and constructive. Liberty’s expert eye and caring approach to my words has given my book clarity and purpose. Her passion for her work plays a major role in why they are so successful.
My publishing company Brighton Publishing LLC has used the editing expertise of Greg and Liberty Baker and found their editing to be of the highest caliber and exceeding our expectations on every occasion. I would not hesitate to give them my highest recommendation.
I wanted to write and thank you for your spectacular work for our company. As you know, we write and distribute various and many articles, press releases and columns both for print and throughout the web and your knowledge and expertise has been of incalculable value. You some how make our rather boring and dull writing jump from the page in a way that readers love and keeps them interested, and we greatly appreciate that. Our year of working with you has been a joy for all of us, and we look forward to many more years of your services. Thank you, Greg and Liberty.
Wow, what an awesome editor. Greg just completed editing our manuscript for The Solutions for Marriage. Comprehensive, thorough and professional. Don’t seek anyone else – Greg will exceed your expectations using Godly principles and methods. He is extremely detailed and offers only the best suggestions for your work.
Greg did an outstanding job editing a 290-page book for us. His work was professional, technically sound, attractively priced and completed ahead of schedule. He was also personable, flexible and great to work with. Greg consistently modeled excellence, integrity and customer service! I would highly recommend Greg for any editing or writing projects.
Affordable Christian Editing has unbelievable prices and the quality is just as good! I am an author, full-time college student, wife/mother who needed a Christian writer with fresh insight to bring life to my blog. Greg’s tone is contemporary and very engaging! Since using his service, the amount of visits to my blog has increased. His writings has opened up dialog among my readers and has truly been a blessing to all those who have read its content. It’s great to know that I’m engaging my readers without having to sacrifice time away from other daily tasks and responsibilities. If you’re looking for a Ghost Writer you can’t go wrong and will be greatly pleased by the quality of work and fast turnaround provided by the quality writers at Affordable Christian Editing.
I found Mr. Greg Baker and his wife Liberty capable of tackling with much ease any difficulties in the field of editing and rewriting; his comments and editing made me marvel about his immense abilities. I feel it is fortunate that I came across them in the web site. His work on my manuscript—a historical fiction—is exceptionally excellent, though he was not familiar with my Jaffna Tamil culture and traditions. One can entrust him with any kind of editing and rewriting and rely entirely on him with total confidence of a successful outcome. I wish Greg and Liberty good luck and great success.
I was reluctant to use an on-line editor, but was pleasantly surprised. It was just what I needed. Greg brought clarity and accuracy to my work. I experienced prompt, proficient and personable service. I will use Affordable Christian Editing again.
Greg S. Baker ghostwrote our book, which was a spiritual fiction novel based on our lives. The subject matter was very difficult for us and we are two people, a married couple writing the book together, these factors could have easily complicated the process, but Greg took our outlines and like magic a progressively growing manuscript came back to us. It was like the book wrote itself, many times I thought that he was reading my mind, because the way he filled in the gaps that the outline left were right on target. We started writing the book many times on our own, but never made it far, we were describing a 7 year period of our lives and is was hard to pick and choose the key parts that drove the plot and were necessary for a fluid novel. Greg was awesome at helping us choose the material that move the story along.
He has an amazing talent and we would recommend him as a ghostwriter or for other areas involving writing as he as a professional through and through.
Our book has passed first muster with a publisher based on a synopsis and the first chapter that Greg helped us create.
We have high hopes that the novel will be accepted by a professional publisher and are very happy with the completed manuscript.
From the beginning to end, my experience with you on my book has been wonderful! I am so grateful that the Lord put you in my path because you were the final and essential leg in this journey. Without you, Mr. Greg, quite simply, my dream would not have become a reality. It was obvious that this was not just a “job” for you. I clearly felt that your heart was in this project as well.
I loved the way that you helped to take thoughts that were fragmented at times and make them more clear and amazing. Your expertise on grammar and paragraph formation was very evident. You met every single deadline and never over promised or under delivered. Quite simply put, you are truly gifted in your ability to edit and write. The Lord has given me a gift through your skills. I cannot thank you enough and look forward to our next project together.
Greg, thank you so much for your editing and ghostwriting work! You are not only efficient, but your work is great. Your willingness to work with me in completing my projects in a timely manner has definitely saved me a lot of headache. I am so glad that I was led to your site. You not only delivered all that you promised, but you did it with so much integrity and grace! I look forward to doing more business with you!
I want to recommend Greg and his company, Affordable Christian Editing, for any editing services that you may need. My publisher’s cost to edit my manuscript was more than my budget allowed. They recommended Greg’s company, and I am glad they did. What he charges for the quality of work that he does is truly amazing–much less than my publisher. Greg worked efficiently on my manuscript and did a great job. The suggestions he made with respect to wording, punctuation, clarity, and sentence structure have certainly helped me to send a polished manuscript onto my publisher for production. In actuality, Greg’s work truly exceeded my expectations!
I was very happy with his fast service, good communication, and his speed at replying to my emails. The editing was helpful and a good value for the price. I’m going to be sending him more manuscripts in the near future.
Greg, it was truly a blessing to work with you on my book, “Loved into the Light!” It was amazing how well you conveyed what I had to say through beautifully articulated work. I appreciate how you made yourself available to me for questions and comments. You were very professional and never took offense–this made it very easy to communicate exactly what I wanted. Your expertise and knowledge of the Scriptures helped tremendously. It is very obvious that your work is to please God. You make it very affordable and practical. I also appreciate that I knew exactly what I would be paying for and receiving–this eliminated any confusion. I cannot wait to work with you on my next project!
Thank you, Greg, for your excellent job in making our commentary on the book of Revelation more clear and grammatically sound.
I have written a book named “Secrets Revealed.” The book is about the adventures of a woman and four children that tests their faith in God. Upon completion of the manuscript, I realized it needed tweaking, so I prayed.
While I prayed for guidance, I went online and searched for ghostwriters. Boy, was I shocked. The prices were ridiculous and I kept finding people whose beliefs were diametrically opposed to my belief in Jesus. So once again I asked the Lord to lead me to a Christian who would understand the value of what He had given me. I entered ‘Christian Ghostwriters’ and God immediately took me to Greg Baker at Affordable Christian Editing. I knew in my gut that this was what I was seeking.
I called Greg and we talked, but what happened after that was a miracle. There was no doubt in my mind that this was a divine appointment. The first sample rewrite brought me to my knees. My book had gone to finishing school and God’s glory was all over it. With every installment I cried tears of joy. God is so faithful to perform His Word. The best part was the holy fellowship. Knowing that Greg was praying for and believing in the book was more than I could have asked or imagined. Greg’s work is impeccable.
Working with Greg Baker and Affordable Christian Editing has been a great experience. Don’t let the word “affordable” mislead you into thinking that you are getting something less than the best. Affordable Christian Editing provides you with editing that is thorough, efficient and done in a timely manner. Every step of the process was communicated in a manner that was easy to understand and to move forward with. Thank you Affordable Christian Editing.
When it comes to excellent editing and writing, from a Biblical standpoint, the Christian community has a lot to be thankful for when it comes to Greg. He is fast, reliable, and reasonably priced. He has done great work on everything that I have trusted him with, and he is the first person that comes to mind when I need any type of editing done.
It has been my privilege to work with Greg and Liberty as my editors. Their attention to detail, precision and accuracy of grammar strengthened my manuscript to make certain it is “a word fitly” written. The best part of the equation is their Christ-like attitude of service throughout the entire process. We worked together as a collaborative team for the common cause of sharing the Word. They are not merely editors, but my brother and sister in Christ. Without question I will use Greg and Liberty again as my editors for future writing projects.
Without a doubt, I highly recommend the editorial services of Pastor Greg Baker to all! His suggestions and recommendations to improve my raw manuscripts are trustworthy and balanced in a manner that always maintains my voice to my intended audience. In addition to the usual “detailed content editing” duties that he does so extremely well, Pastor Baker offers sound theological counsel to ensure a right dividing of the Word of God when servicing a manuscript in the religious genre. Pastor Greg’s faithful guidance is above reproach, and he does a tremendous job each and every time!
A hearty thanks for your edits, feedback, guidance, and encouragement every step of the way!
At first blush the value proposition at Affordable Christian Editing seems too good to be true. I had a complex manuscript on one of the most challenging topics in Christianity namely, sanctification. Moreover, I was not only looking for extensive manuscript editing but also a thorough theological review of the content. Greg’s resume came out strong on both these criteria. I thought I had struck a good compromise between my two primary criteria but was pleasantly surprised! On all fronts Greg provided challenging questions, helpful suggestions, and salient edits that made the manuscript a much improved and more rounded end product.
His work was accurate, consistent, and thoughtful — everything I had hoped to find in an editor.
My recent book,, Biblical Inspiration for the Bereaved Mother, was incredibly difficult for me to write. Having no formal training, my project needed a professional editor. Liberty at affordablechristianediting.com was an answer to my prayers. She took time explaining the process step by step and was gentle in her corrections and suggestions. I would recommend her editing and formatting services to anyone looking to publish their written work. Thank you, Liberty and Affordable Cristian Editing. I am eternally grateful!
Greg, I truly appreciate your kind words and your willingness to edit my work. Working with you was a seamless process, and I would definitely recommend your services to anyone who may be looking for an editor in the future.
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Linda Stubblefield
Senior Editor
Linda Stubblefield is married to David Stubblefield, the academic dean at a Christian college in Indiana. They are the parents of two adult married daughters.
When Linda entered the fourth grade, her teacher cultivated in her a love of reading by bringing her selected books. From her love of reading blossomed a love for words and writing. She attended a university majoring in education with a minor in English. As a junior, Linda transferred to a Christian college and graduated with a BS in education.
Since 1976, Linda has worked with a Christian ladies’ magazine in various capacities, including holding the position of assistant editor since 1990. As the assistant editor, she edited and proofed every article for content and clarity. Her work extended to the arena of books, and since 1990, she has assisted in the publishing of more than 1000 books for more than 100 authors. The majority of her work on these books has focused on proofreading, editing, research, design and layout.
Testimonials...
This letter is sent to give my recommendation for the work of Linda Stubblefield in the area of editing and proofreading books or other material.
She edited my book, The ABC’s of Life, and has worked on another book for my husband, The Forgotten Principle of Child Rearing. Her work has been excellent, both with the content of the book, and in ideas and help with layout for the cover.
She is not only excellent in her work, but finishes in a timely manner.
I can highly recommend her work to anyone writing either a book or other material.
During her tenure at Christian Womanhood, Linda was responsible for working in different areas of the department from editing, customer relations, sales, and the office’s basic administration and clerical functions.
Linda was always willing to offer her assistance and had an excellent rapport with the many constituents served by our office, including clients, employers, and other professional organizations. I recommend her for any endeavor she chooses to pursue.
I feel Linda was the person most responsible in publishing of the three books I have written in the last few years.
Linda did a superior job in the area of proofreading, editing, and formatting of all my materials that were sent to the press. She was with me from the very beginning of the projects in providing helpful suggestions as well as making changes she felt were necessary to help make my projects a success.
I have had the privilege of knowing Linda since 1975 when she was a student in our classes at Hyles-Anderson College. She has always been a hardworking and diligent worker in every area of her life.
Mrs. Stubblefield and I have had many occasions to work together at which time I found her to be very professional, knowledgeable, and more than capable of completing the task contracted with her. She has helped me publish a book in which she worked as proofreader, layout designer, and cover designer, taking it all the way to completion.
I recommend Mrs. Stubblefield and am certain she will exceed any opportunity given her.
Linda Stubblefield is one of the most competent and hardworking people I know. She has helped with the six books my husband and I have written, and they would not be in print without her. When she says she will have work completed, I have never known a time when this did not happen.
She is also my friend.
Linda has edited four books for me. In editing, I find that she allows me to still have my “style” of writing while making the content of the book flow. She is masterful at finding the little things in the manuscript that need tweaking to make it just right. While she edits, she also does the layout. She has creative ideas and has spent time in bookstores to get new ways of doing each of the books. This is not something I ask or paid her to do it is something that she chose to do.
I have also worked with Linda on numerous endeavors for an organization called Christian Womanhood. I have found Linda to be relentless in her work ethic. She will tirelessly keep after it until the project is finished to her level of perfection.
You will find her to be a faithful worker who will gladly give you eight hours of work for eight hours of pay. She is honest and forthright and will definitely help any author to reach his or her goals.
In 2011, Mrs. Stubblefield undertook the task of proofreading, editing, and overseeing the publishing of a manuscript which I had authored. I could not possibly have been more pleased with the work that was done. I found Mrs. Stubblefield to be very detail-oriented and skilled in her line of work.
I have no hesitation in my recommendation of Linda Stubblefield because I know for a fact the accuracy of her work. She is not just qualified to edit and proofread a book, but rather she is qualified to write the book on editing and proofreading.
Finally, I have the utmost respect and admiration for Linda Stubblefield due to her personal and professional demeanor. I found working with Mrs. Stubblefield to be an absolute pleasure and would seek to employ her again in an instant.
I would never consider hiring anyone else to proofread, edit, or assist in the publishing of a writing project. Linda Stubblefield is as qualified as one can be in this line of work.
I have known Linda Stubblefield for 30 years on a personal and business level. Linda is a very reliable, dedicated worker. She is very efficient and competent in her work. She has created brochures, proofread, and edited for our ministry for years and has proven herself in design and deadlines. We have been very pleased with her work and professionalism.
I certainly would recommend her for any job that she pursues.
Thank you so much for doing a great job editing my manuscript. I am happy God guided me to you.
I want to thank you for the work you’ve done with Hosanna. Knowing that someone else besides me has read it makes me feel a whole lot better.
I want you to know that working with you has been a wonderful experience, and it has helped me tremendously. Your encouragement has motivated me not to give up on Hosanna. I am once again looking forward to seeing what will happen with this book. I am so grateful for your honesty and integrity.
I firmly believe that Linda Stubblefield was an absolute God-send to me! I needed a little bit of hand-holding as I went through the process of getting my first book, Be Strong and Courageous, to print. She was very patient and thorough in handling my questions, from the initial interview process through to the completed product. Her style was, for me, the perfect combination of professional and compassionate. She was ever-efficient, always returning my edited copies in a timely manner. I am extremely grateful to Linda not only for her excellent work as my editor, but also for being my guide and, as God would have it, for becoming my trusted friend “across the miles.” I have been blessed!
It has been pure joy working with you on Treasure in a Tin Box. Your praise of my work helped me tackle the re-structuring of the manuscript. An approachable editor who is willing to work with me, not just for me, is priceless. Collaboration always produces a better product. I wish you continued success and hope to come back to you when book #4 needs your services.
As a first time book writer, I highly recommend Linda Stubblefield’s services! Linda is very knowledgeable, kind, prompt, and easy to work with. Linda was so helpful walking me through the entire process of getting my book ready for print. She formatted my manuscript, designed the cover including the photo, and even designed a bookmark I requested. Linda offered wonderful suggestions throughout the process which helped make my book more than I dreamed it could be. So thankful for her and the gifts God has blessed her with.
It has been a blessing working with you. It is so comforting to know that when you work with fellow Christians there is nothing to fear. I have felt God’s mighty hand through this entire process from the beginning until now.
As I told you on several occasions, I write whenever God inspires me to write, but I never knew how much was involved from my computer to the bookshelf. This is my first book and I thank God for you and Affordable Christian Editing. You helped me accomplish my goal, which is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.
I explored multiple ways to find someone to edit my book; however, I now see why God closed those doors and opened yours. If I ever need help in the future, you will be the first one that I contact. Your work is impeccable.
My prayers are with you and your company.
I have sent samples of my manuscript to two other editors so I could see what kind of work they do, and I must say that you are by far the most thorough and knowledgeable and I am certainly looking forward to have you edit my work.
Thank you for all you did to help me complete my book, Prayer Point. The information on the website helped me select you to help with my book. You are such a blessing, and I praise God for you. I will keep you in mind for any future editing.
Linda has edited all five of my books and she’s become a dear friend through this process. I enjoy how Linda polishes my work and allows me to fully tell the story God has given me. She’s obedient to the Lord by using the gifts He has given her. Each time she edits a book for me I learn even more about becoming a better writer. I wasn’t supposed to be a writer, but somehow I can’t stop writing. Linda helps me be a better writer!
Affordable Christian Editing was and continues to be my go-to for all of my Christian editing needs. Linda Stubblefield was my editor for my first published book. She was extremely helpful and patient! I had many questions and was trying to navigate through all of my new uncharted territory of writing my first book. Through multiple edits and all of my learning, Linda helped me write a lovely book. She cleaned up my manuscript and helped to make it flow beautifully! Her years of experience were evident and brought peace to all of my feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. Thank you Linda and Affordable Christian Editing for the professionalism but yet personable experience that you offered me as I published and wrote my first book. I am so thankful for your services, and you were an answer to my prayers!
When my teenaged daughter Rebecca wrote her first book, Heroes of Levea, we wondered to whom we should go for editing. My father directed us to Linda Stubblefield who became the perfect choice for us. She has been tireless in seeking out errors, creating the perfect typesetting, and making Rebecca’s book the best that it can be. She has been a patient guide and teacher as she has directed both my daughter and me through this process of going from a raw manuscript to a finished and published book. I never before understood the amount of diligent work that goes into making a manuscript a great book. Linda is a wonderful help. I highly recommend her to anyone.
In 2018, I finally completed my first book. Because the content of the book was personal and most important, Biblical, it was critical that I found the right editor.
After praying I was led to Affordable Christian Editing. Their vision resonated with me, and I read about the staff and selected Linda. This choice would turn out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am convinced that God orchestrated this appointment. Not only are her editing skills impeccable, she was more than proficient in the Word of God.
I thank God for a woman who is an exceptional writer and editor.
Working with Angie Zachary and Linda Stubblefield of Affordable Christian Editing was such a pleasant and worthwhile experience. Both were extremely patient with a first-time author who was completely unfamiliar with the process of writing and publishing a book. Angie’s editing was flawless, and Linda formatted my manuscript to perfection. Her cover design was breathtaking. I greatly appreciated the counsel and advice each gave me to enhance the flow and readability of my work. Above all, their input helped me reach my own spiritual goal.
Thanks Angie and Linda for a job well done.
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Angie Zachary
Senior Editor
Angie Zachary currently resides in San Diego, where her husband of 40 years serves as an assistant pastor. The Zacharys have three married children and enjoy visiting their ten grandchildren as often as possible.
Angie has worked as a freelance editor and proofreader since 1981. During her tenure as an executive assistant to the senior pastor in two different mega-church ministries between 1997 and 2014, her responsibilities included daily proofreading tasks that encompassed a wide variety of content from websites to ministry print materials to books authored by her employers and their associates.
Angie’s passion for excellence is the guiding force behind her work, and it is her desire to assist authors in reaching others with their message through clearly written and professionally crafted materials that bring honor to the name of Christ.
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Angie Zachary is incredible! Everything she accomplishes is first class!! Among her many areas of expertise is editing & proofreading. She has done a few of the books we have published—always very professional, timely, and full of ideas to make the book even better. I highly recommend her and her work.
A book being written could easily be compared to the birth of a child. When the baby arrives, all the experts are present—the nurse, the doctor and the neonatologist, who is an expert in the care of newborns. The baby’s airway has to be cleared. The baby needs to be cleaned up and evaluated. The baby needs attention given to different important details such as footprints, possible jaundice, and arm bracelet, etc.
This book, my baby, required an abundance of help from the experts. Mrs. Angie Zachary, the editor and proofreader, “cleaned up the baby.” My book, my “baby,” so to speak, is alive and well today because of the expertise of Angie Zachary.
In 1990 I began working closely with Angie Zachary learning the art of editing and proofreading. We both sat at a computer desk as she systematically taught me how to edit a manuscript taken from transcribed lectures into a concise, well-written, 242-page book. After this initial project, we would work together on several more projects until our paths were parted because of relocations. I have recommended Angie’s skills through the years to various companies, and I am pleased that she is joining our team at Affordable Christian Editing. Her work is peerless; she strives for excellence.
Angie Zachary is one of the more detail-oriented editors I work with, and she consistently goes above and beyond with any project she’s assigned. Her feedback to an author is always concise, kind, and full of helpful clarifying questions. When she oversees a copy edit or proofread, I have confidence that the content will be as error-free as humanly possible. I highly recommend Angie for any type of editing work, but she is particularly adept with copy editing and proofreading.
Angie Zachary is an eagle-eyed professional who executes her work with clarity, expertise, and genuineness. Her years of experience in editing make her so incredibly good. Angie’s suggestions and critiques are factual. She is definitely one of the best in this business!
Relationship coach, keynote speaker, theologian, chaplain, counselor, and author.
Angie Zachary did fantastic work on my manuscript. She maintained the integrity of the message I am conveying through my writing, and also made herself available to answer any questions or concerns I had.
I was nervous about having my first book edited. However, Angie made me feel comfortable and at ease. She was very professional in the way she communicated and thorough in her work. It was a bonus that Angie was a Christian editor that understood my content and was able to offer valuable input regarding what I was trying to say. I would recommend Angie to anyone seeking to have their book edited.
Angie Zachary did an amazing job on my manuscript. She found time to ask exactly what I needed, then in a very efficient and professional manner, she made my book more reader friendly than it would have otherwise been. In spite of the distance between us and the time difference, she communicated with me during the process and also gave invaluable advice on copyright laws. I will definitely be asking her to work on other projects for me.
I reached out to affordablechristianediting.com for help with my devotional and received a quick response from Angie Zachary. I highly recommend her services!! Angie is efficient, thorough, professional, and a great communicator. All of her work is done in a timely manner. She definitely cares about her clients’ success and did a first-class job.
My book is about Jesus, so a non-Christian editor was not going to suffice. Only someone who understands the Gospel message can possibly point out where a Christian writer is getting it wrong. For me, that person was Angie. We talked at length about all of my concerns. Her kindness, intelligence, professionalism, timeliness, and complete availability helped me move my project along faster than I had hoped.
I believed I had a pretty good handle on the English language, but her mastery of it put me to shame. Angie has a great eye for the details, but also a sensitive ear for ways to touch the heart of a reader.
Angie is as smart as a whip, and sharp as a tack. It is hard for me to imagine a project she can’t find a way to handle.
When I decided to hire an editor, I was looking for a like-minded follower of Jesus Christ who shared my desire to promote the gospel and godly living. Since writing is my hobby, I didn’t have a lot of money to invest. The name of your company, Affordable Christian Editing, encapsulated what I was looking for. Your offer of a free sample of your editing work drew me to you. I appreciated your direct comments in the margin when you felt compelled to address an issue. I desired to learn about the art of writing through this process. I’m thankful that you encouraged me to rewrite several sections. I learned to recognize my lazy habits and rework them into exciting action and dialogue. As an added bonus, these rewritten scenes created greater character development.
Working with Angie Zachary and Linda Stubblefield of Affordable Christian Editing was such a pleasant and worthwhile experience. Both were extremely patient with a first-time author who was completely unfamiliar with the process of writing and publishing a book. Angie’s editing was flawless, and Linda formatted my manuscript to perfection. Her cover design was breathtaking. I greatly appreciated the counsel and advice each gave me to enhance the flow and readability of my work. Above all, their input helped me reach my own spiritual goal.
Thanks Angie and Linda for a job well done.
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Holly Crawshaw
Editor | Author
Holly has spent the last fifteen years in the publishing industry as a writer, editor, and manuscript coach. Having worked with publishing houses like HarperCollins, Baker Books, Orange, and Fedd Books, Holly combines her professional experience with her personal passion to help others to tell their story to produce proven, award-winning projects.
Holly’s specialties include macro/substantive editing, book proposals, and ghostwriting. Although most of Holly’s publishing experience has been in Christian non-fiction, she has also worked on devotionals, devotional journals, and group curriculum for preschool-aged kids, elementary-aged kids, middle and high school students, and adults.
After accepting Christ at eight-years-old, Holly continues to learn something new about His infallible character and profound love through every project and each client. Holly believes God wants to use every story—regardless of how messy—to draw glory to Himself and others to a growing faith of their own.
In her free time, you can find Holly hanging out with her three daughters, eating sour candy, and laughing at her own jokes.
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Partnering with Holly helped us tell our story of pain and grief, but more importantly, helped us put into words how to give others a path through their pain.
Holly’s coaching was brilliant. She was encouraging, patient, and knew exactly how to get me un-stuck during the writing process. From the book outline, to where to share stories, to how to simplify complex ideas … I could not have finished my book without her!
If you want to tell your story powerfully, I can't recommend Holly Crawshaw highly enough! Holly was instrumental in our book being written, and is a wise, patient, and encouraging writing partner. We are so thankful for her investment in us, and you will be too.
Holly is a great collaborator who brings curiosity, energy, and deep commitment to every interaction and project. She has an amazing ability to help people tell their stories more effectively.
Holly took my story and brought it to life. Her work ethic and dedication to the project blew me away. I literally could not have done it without her.
I’ve worked with Holly on multiple book projects. She shepherded my story as if it were her own. She has not only became my writing partner, but a trusted friend.
Working with Holly was the start of something beautiful. I’m so thankful for her invaluable contribution to Checking In.
Throughout the writing process, Holly made my story her story. She’s my top choice for all my writing projects.
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Holly is a rock star editor! She did an amazing job for me. But more than that, Holly connected with me personally. She offered much needed encouragement along the way. I was apprehensive about my writing skills, but Holly gave me confirmation that I was not expecting. She is kind, gentle, and patient. It was a joy to work with Holly, and I highly recommend her for your editing needs.
I thank God for Holly! Holly was a God-send and a great help to me being a first-time author. She graciously pointed out my major flaws in writing. and I improved overnight, as did my manuscript, because of what she taught me. Holly showed me some important principles that I know I will use for all my future writing. Holly took my book to heart and edited it with sincere interest. And her technical aspect improved it tremendously. It was a delight and a privilege working with her, and I look forward to writing my next book with her help.
I am so pleased with the editing provided by Holly at Affordable Christian Editing. She was very thorough and helpful. She was so supportive of my project and was genuinely interested in receiving updates on my progress.
Holly was a great help with her editing of my novel, Wild Donkey. She was patient and gentle with her helpful criticisms. Even more than that, Holly always made her comments in an encouraging manner. I believe my book was much improved due to her work.
I had used two other people for editing before I met you online, but you did the most outstanding job.
It was such a pleasure working with Holly as my editor. Holly kept me informed with weekly updates on my manuscript until my final edit was complete. Holly’s customer service is awesome. I am satisfied with her work, and I recommend Holly as an editor for your manuscript. When I write my second book, I definitely will be reaching out to Holly again.
Holly was a joy to work with. Her editing is technically proficient without a doubt, but she adds a perspective that I had not experienced with other editors. She was able to communicate to me what it was that readers are looking for and how to adapt my style to accommodate those ideas. She also has a unique approach that allows for gentle critique and positive affirmation, which was immensely helpful for me as I try to improve my skills as a writer. I would definitely recommend Holly for your next project!
Holly is the Dyson vacuum of editing.
I definitely enjoyed working with Holly. She is so kind and warm and a very professional editor. I had the feeling that she is my trusted friend, even if we didn’t meet in person. Her editing skills are impeccable, and her notes add value to my stories. I would recommend Holly to anyone seeking to have a manuscript edited.
The fun we had together; writing my book became the start of something beautiful. I’m so thankful for Holly.
Holly is one of our newest additions to the Affordable Christian Editing Family. She brings over fifteen years of editing and writing expertise to our team. We have been very impressed with her work with both fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. Her years as an author, ghostwriter, and editor bring a high-level of work ethic, dedication, and experience to any work she does. If Holly is your editor, you won’t go wrong! She will do a fabulous job while honoring Christ in everything she does.
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Kelly Freestone
Editor | Author
Kelly lives in Florida with her husband, Norman, and their three kids: Caleb, Samuel and Hannah
Kelly has loved writing ever since she wrote her first story at nine years old. She writes what God lays on her heart transparently on social media. Her mission is to help people understand that the daily struggles in life can lead us directly back to our Father, where there’s rest, love and peace. When readers say, “Me too!”, it touches her soul. She has written a variety of books that may be published one day. One work is a spiritual growth book called Come and Rest, another is a women’s fiction novel called Her Unsent Letters, and Princess Hannah for primary readers.
Kelly is a work at home mom, a homeschooler, and has recently earned her Bachelor’s in English from The Baptist University of Florida. She has chosen to use her writing and editing skills to further the Kingdom of God and help Christians spread the Word through literature.
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Thank you, Kelly, for helping me with my first book! Kelly does very encouraging and quick work. I would recommend her to experienced or novice writers.
I have really enjoyed working with Kelly. She was very transparent about the amount of time that it would take to edit my manuscript. Her timeframe spoke to how thorough she is. Trust me, she notices every detail and ensures that it's corrected if needed. She calmed my sense of urgency. I prayed for the right editor, and God answered that prayer through Kelly! Now that the manuscript is completed, it is somewhat bittersweet as she has become family. I enjoyed our time together. I will definitely miss working with her.
It has been a pleasure working with Kelly. With a first project in hand, she guided and encouraged me along the way. I appreciated the suggestions she made as they helped clarify several areas and kept me on track. Kelly was not slack in communication or in getting the work done, even though it spread through the December holiday season.
Kelly has been outstanding in providing valuable edits and feedback in preparing my manuscript for publication. She provided additional perspectives I was able to incorporate to ensure God gets the glory for the book He put on my heart. She also provided strong feedback in tightening up the writing to ensure the words and sections flow well together. In addition to all of her work, she is delightful to work with on a personal level. I definitely recommend Kelly if you're looking for a wonderful editor for your project!
Kelly was a tremendous help through the whole editing process. Her responses were timely, even, quite literally, in the midst of a hurricane (Idalia). Her feedback both on grammar and content were very helpful. She was committed to making my manuscript more clear while still maintaining my voice and vision for the project. I also very much appreciated that she took the manuscript on as a matter of personal prayer during the time of editing. She saw the heart and goal behind the project and not simply the form. It was a very good experience.
Kelly is meticulous in the way she edits. She doesn’t miss even the finest details and yet manages to maintain the author's literary voice. On several occasions during the editing process, Kelly gave suggestions that greatly improved my manuscript. She was very timely in both email responses and in editing the manuscript. I can tell that Kelly not only has a heart for pulling the best out of authors, but above all, making sure that God is glorified through it all.
Kelly was great to work with. She was kind, patient and professional with this first-time author. She made my book better. I looked forward to receiving each edit because I could see the book improving as she worked through each section. She was very thorough and I especially appreciate how she worked to get each one of my Bible quotes precise. Her attention to detail is amazing. She is highly skilled and a joy to work with. Thank you Kelly!
Kelly is a wonderful editor. She not only helped us correct mistakes but she also helped us with our vision and encouraged us as we completed our mission.
Kelly is amazing. As a first-time author and with English as a second language, Kelly was very patient in helping birth the work that was in my heart into a wonderful piece. She has taught me that writing is serving, and she did so in love and grace. Her insight and attention to detail is incredible. She is very thorough and personable. It is like working with family. Thank you so much, Kelly. You do a superb job.
Kelly is amazing. As a first-time author and with English as a second language, Kelly was very patient in helping birth the work that was in my heart into a wonderful piece. She has taught me that writing is serving, and she did so in love and grace. Her insight and attention to detail is incredible. She is very thorough and personable. It is like working with family. Thank you so much, Kelly. You do a superb job.
This is my first book, and I did not know what to expect. Kelly’s kindness and patience can be felt virtually. Kelly explained clearly how the process would go, and she had a quick turnaround time. She answered all my questions, and she made me feel comfortable. She has great editing skills and she made suggestions in areas that required clarity and improvement. I will definitely recommend her. I will be writing another book next year, and I would love to have Kelly edit it. Kelly, thank you for a great experience.
When I finished writing the content of my first book, I knew I would need a fresh set of competent eyes to edit it for me. However, I did not realize the extent to which it would be needed! Kelly Freestone took on my project at a reasonable and fair price, with a payment schedule that made perfect sense. Her work was professional, comprehensive, and timely. She followed through on all of her promises, she communicated well with me, and ultimately, she elevated my work. I highly recommend her for editing to anyone who wants to take his or her writing to the next level.
Kelly did outstanding and professional work on my manuscript! I personally liked how she carefully reviewed my scriptural quotes and made sure they were written in the particular version I had used. She offered great suggestions, not just for readability but also for clarity. It was a pleasure working with her to have my title published.
My overall experience with Kelly was awesome. Kelly’s editing skills are topnotch. She has an eye for detail and was able to perfect my manuscript within the agreed deadline. Her level of professionalism and communication is superb. Kelly was sensitive to my needs as a writer while suggesting constructive ideas. I am very pleased with the finished product. If anyone desires an editor that will help bring their vision to life…Kelly is the one.
Kelly’s copyediting and commentary were invaluable in improving my book, New Identity Evangelism. Her editing helped reduce wordiness and correct grammar and style issues. She pointed out sentences with unclear meanings so I could revise them and improve clarity. We communicated throughout the process, with Kelly providing edits in segments to allow me to review recommended changes and provide feedback. I highly recommend Kelly to Christians who are serious about improving their writing projects.
Kelly did a fantastic job editing my “resource.” I am very pleased with the editing work she did for me. She is knowledgeable and professional. I had a great experience working with her. She delivered the work on time and was very responsive. I’d recommend her to anyone in need of the services of an editor.
Working with Kelly has been such a blessing. I found her copyediting to be thorough and insightful. My interactions with her were personable and encouraging yet professional. Her commitment to my project allowed me to not only submit my work before my deadline, but to do so with the assurance that I had given it my all.
Kelly put this first-time author at ease and was professional, timely, and offered prompts that greatly enhanced the final piece. She maintained the integrity of a faith-based work and provided better clarity and flow than I could ever have done on my own. She is a pleasure to work with!
Kelly is one of our newest additions to the Affordable Christian Editing Family. We have been very impressed with her work, and if Kelly is your editor, you won’t go wrong! She will do a fabulous job while honoring Christ in everything she does. Her attention to detail and desire to learn have collaborated to make her into a fine editor and a joy to work with.
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Bethany Seaman
Editor
Bethany received a profound love for reading at a young age. Learning to love history from her dad and literature from her mom has taught her to embrace the written word. Her passion to read has led her to enjoy autobiographies, historical fiction, devotionals, and whatever else captures her attention.
While growing up in a Christian home, Bethany was saved at the age of thirteen after reading and trusting God’s promises in the Romans Road. A few years later at a youth conference, she surrendered her life to God’s will. Since then, Bethany has experienced the many blessings that come with serving Jesus, such as seeing others receive Christ on her bus route and traveling the world on missions trips.
Bethany is a recent Bible college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education. She has tutored English and helped her church with multiple writing and editing projects. Through this, she has learned how powerful words can be. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
Bethany’s desire is to help authors give life through the power of their words, so they can further uplift the name of Christ.
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Bethany is an incredible up-and-coming editor. Her attention to detail is perhaps the best I have seen, and she knows her English! In the variety of manuscripts I have had her edit, she has proven highly intelligent, able to clarify the text to properly convey the author's intent while making it easy for a reader to understand, and completed the work efficiently and with a high degree of professionalism. You can't go wrong with Bethany!
I've been editing now for nearly twenty years and feel that Bethany will soon be among the best. I highly recommend her.
I've been editing now for nearly twenty years and feel that Bethany will soon be among the best. I highly recommend her.
Bethany is a very capable and competent young woman. Whatever she is given to do, she does it to the best of her ability and always does a good job. She works willingly and thoroughly. Whatever you ask of her, she will do it, and I know you will be happy with her work. I highly recommend her to you. You will not be disappointed.
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Rena Fish
Editor | English Teacher
Rena Fish is married to her sweetheart, Mike Fish, a faculty member at a Christian college where they both teach English Composition and other related courses, including Editing and Proofreading. The Fishes have been blessed with three children.
After graduating from college with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with an English proficiency, Rena also earned her master’s degree and began teaching English. She has taught English for almost 30 years. Along with providing instruction for her students, Rena has worked as an editor and proofreader for many different authors of both magazine articles and books. Over the years she has written many articles for publication as well as worked extensively with both academic and business writing.
As a teacher, Rena stresses to her students the power behind their words and the importance of excellence as they represent Christ. As an editor and proofreader, Rena has a strong desire to help others pass on the truths that God has placed in their hearts.
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I would like to recommend Rena Fish for your next project. She has been working with me for a number of years, proofreading three of my books as well as a monthly magazine. I have found that Rena will give me grammatical changes and then suggestions for wording that might not be so clear. In some situations, she has questioned me about a thought that might be misinterpreted. Having a proofreader that thinks in addition to correcting is great for this writer. I need a proofreader that provides fresh eyes on the material. Please know that if you hire Rena, she will give you your money’s worth.
Rena Fish is an outstanding proofreader and editor. I use her for all of my publishing needs, including posters, books (currently 35), website, etc. She is excellent in her field. I highly recommend her and will continue to do so!
Rena Fish has been a tremendous help to me over the past six and a half years. She has edited four of my books. Mrs. Fish is very thorough, a delight, and a blessing to work with. I simply cannot say enough good things about her.
Rena Fish proofread two books for me. She did an excellent job, and I can honestly recommend her.
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Jessica Marshall
Editor | Author
Jessica Marshall is a writer and editor from Stillwater, Oklahoma. She grew up as an evangelist’s kid, traveling the United States (and seven foreign countries) with her parents and nine siblings in a 40-foot MC8 Greyhound bus. From her perch at the bus window, she observed people and fell in love with nature’s beauty.
At a youth camp one summer when she was a young girl, she accepted Christ as her Savior. At the age of twelve, she dedicated her life to God’s service at another camp her family attended.
For fourteen years, Jessica was the communications coordinator for her family’s ministry–writing blog posts, outbound emails, and managing promotional materials. She attended Pensacola Christian College, where she graduated with a B.A. in English with a concentration in professional writing.
She loves hearing people’s stories and telling them in creative ways. Some of her stories appear in The Global Baptist Times, where she works as a volunteer writer and editor. She has also been published in Answers in Genesis.
One of Jessica’s passions is to help Christians publish books that influence today’s culture. She has been editing and proofreading for six years. In her work with authors, she seeks to find a balance between polishing the work and maintaining the writer’s true voice.
In her spare time, she teaches private music lessons and tutors students in English and Creative Writing. She’s learned to adapt to Oklahoma’s wild tornadoes and poisonous spiders, and now drinks her coffee like a true cowboy: black. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s soaking in the beautiful Oklahoma sunsets.
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Writing can be a fulfilling and exciting undertaking, however, it can also be daunting, overwhelming and fear-ridden. As my husband and I believed we should provide written materials with the goal to help hurting people, we found ourselves often stuck in the mire of uncertainty and insecurity with the writing process. Thankfully, we found Jessica Marshall to be the perfect fit for our writing goals, as she provided much of the line-editing for our materials prior to printing. Her training and experience equipped her to see areas that needed correction, clarification, and improvement. Her gracious attitude was helpful in addressing communication needs. We are very grateful for her assistance in our writing projects and recommend her highly to those needing editing assistance.
I have enjoyed working with Jessica on my writing project. I appreciate her timeliness, clarity, and professionalism. I will be happy to work with her again on future projects!
I loved working with Jessica. She was prompt and thorough. She prayed through the process and completion of my work, which is one of the major keys for a successful book. She is my go-to editor.
Great projects are seldom accomplished by individuals alone. Generally, there is a team behind the scenes that utilizes their skills and experience to assist others in achieving their goals and dreams. Such is the case with the team at Affordable Christian Editing. I had the pleasure of having Jessica Marshall as my personal editor. Right from the start I could see she was a gifted editor who demonstrated a high degree of professionalism along with an uncanny ability to correct and polish the manuscript I had given her. In short, she really made me look good. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking to publish; especially if it's your first attempt.
Jessica did a great job of proofing and editing! I had never used a professional editing service. She walked me through each step of the process and helped me understand what was going on at each level.
Jessica gave me the opportunity to approve the recommended changes and even took the time to explain why the changes were needed. I would definitely recommend her services and plan to use her for future projects.
Jessica is one of our newest additions to the Affordable Christian Editing Family. We have been very impressed with her work and diligence. Her past experience in both writing and editing will be a boon for our company and we’re excited to have her aboard. If Jessica is your editor, you won’t go wrong! I know she will do an amazing job while honoring Christ. She, too, is a word-smith, and you won’t go wrong.
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