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Editor | Content Developer | Writer
7+ years working with writers, churches, and small businesses to make their content dreams come true. Specializing in religion & theology, Christian living, psychology, health & wellness, and self-help genres.
Your Words Matter
As a published and award-winning writer, I know the transformational impact your words have on readers. You have an important message to share. But perhaps you feel stuck or intimidated about putting your words into an editor’s hands.
As a ministry assistant, I understand how tough and busy ministry life can be. You want to encourage and equip others in their faith, but you don’t want the quality of your content to suffer under the quantity of demands.
As a website owner and blogger, I know the value of creating copy that moves readers to action. You want to engage customers but fear that typos will hurt your credibility.
My job is to help your words change lives.
Whether you have a partial or completed manuscript, a notebook of ideas, educational curriculum or an inspirational website, I’ll help you take your creative work to the next level. I see editing as a collaborative partnership where I get to help you succeed and connect with readers in a relevant way.
I believe that establishing a personal connection and adjusting my approach to fit your unique style, needs, and goals contribute to a positive editorial experience. The best part of my job is the relationship I build with my clients. My style is honest and direct, yet gentle and encouraging. I’ll work hard to ensure that your message is clear, consistent, and compelling. I offer freelance editing, content analysis, and coaching services for all stages of writing so that you can focus on what you do best.
So, let me ask you…
- Do you feel frustrated and stuck in your writing journey?
- Do you have lots of ideas, but you’re unsure how to implement them?
- Do you need help fixing typos, smoothing out sentences, or reshaping your content?
- Do you wonder if your text is theologically accurate?
- Do you want to build a powerful narrative that will connect with readers?
- Are you feeling overwhelmed and need an extra hand?
Developing and improving content is what I do. Whether you need someone to assess your book, strengthen your story, smooth your prose, enhance ministry resources, or review web content, I can adapt to your needs and help you meet your goals.
Who I Help
Authors and Writers
Churches
Businesses
Publishers
My Services
Don’t shoulder your work alone. Choose from a variety of budget-friendly options, or customize your own with my hourly rate. Rates vary in price point depending on the type of service, the word count, and your timeline. As the author or content creator, you always have the final say on edits and feedback.
Editorial Assessment
Big-picture evaluation of core strengths and weaknesses with suggested improvements.
✓ Review of your first draft
✓ Valuable insights and written feedback on major elements
✓ Recommended next steps
✓ Full or partial manuscripts
✓ Practical advice using citations from your text
✗ In-line edits
Great for early stages of writing to discover what your project needs.
Developmental Editing
In-depth analysis to resolve substantive and story issues.
✓ Evaluation for cohesion, clarity, and comprehension
✓ Focuses on the overall structure, organization, idea/plot progression, pace, characters, voice, etc.
✓ Responsive back-and-forth communication and a phone call for follow-up questions after your review
✓ Actionable comments and queries in the margin
✓ Ensures content achieves your purpose and meets readers’ needs
✗ Punctuation and grammar
Great for early stages of a completed draft prior to copyediting and proofreading.
Line Editing / Light Proofing
Sentence-level edits to improve readability, clarity, and style.
✓ Line by line review
✓ In-line edits to improve syntax, repetition, language, and flow
✓ Rephrase sentences and transitions as needed
✓ Maintains your unique voice
✓ Proofreading for obvious typos and errors
Great for any stage of development to polish your work.
Build Your Own
Hire by the hour to create momentum when you feel stuck.
✓ Tailored advice for your project
✓ Transcription and/or editing of your podcast show notes
✓ Brainstorming sessions for content development
✓ Assessment and editing of your web copy, blog posts, or lead magnets
✓ Help outlining or narrowing the scope of your book
✓ Coaching on the craft of writing
Great as a customized service that will fit any project.
What Others Are Saying
LORI P. – New Author in nonfiction
“I would recommend Rachel in a heartbeat. She was quick to respond, very thorough, and thoughtful in the work she did for us. She was so organized and knew what we needed to do to turn our book idea into an outline. Without her Writer’s Guide, we NEVER would have been able to narrow down our ideas and scope of what we wanted to say into a manageable book format.”
BRUCE B. – Published Author | Business Consultant
“I highly recommend Rachel for her professional and organized approach to editing and content creation. Some editors provide corrections for grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Rachel does this and so much more. She encourages clarity of thought and ideas. She helped me flesh out my thoughts and clearly articulate my ideas. She asked questions, listened, and challenged my thinking. This was extremely helpful, and ultimately a much better product came out of the process.”
JUDY E. – Director of Spiritual Formation
“When we first drafted a vision for our community church women’s blog, Rachel was one of the first people to help us get started. Her insights – both practical and spiritual – were invaluable. Her attention to detail and knowledge of the topics helped us maintain excellence on our site. She served as our virtual administrator, creative director, and content editor. We never could have launched our blog without her help. I highly recommend Rachel to help you with any of your writing or editing needs.”
DANIEL G. – Marketing Director
“Rachel has been a HUGE help to us with creating and editing content. She is an excellent communicator and writer, while being very detail oriented. We are lucky to have found someone like her.”
My Process
Step 1
Send me a message about your project, needs, and goals. I’ll send you a customized quote and timeline.
Step 2
You approve the quote, we sign a written statement of work, and you send me your project or manuscript.
Step 3
Sit back and relax while I get to work polishing and refining your content.
Step 4
You review the changes, we discuss any questions you may have, and you go change the world.
About Rachel
I’m a Midwestern editor and writer with a background in psychology and Christian ministry. Trained at Moody Theological Seminary, I’ve spent the last decade working with pastors to foster the spiritual growth of believers. As a blogger in the mental health space since 2015, I’m trauma-informed and attuned to the needs of sensitive readers. My creative work has been recognized by (in)courage, published by Zondervan, and rated #1-2 by Google Search.
Collaboration is at the heart of what I do. I’m a detail-oriented, big-picture thinker and natural problem solver. I enjoy working with writers and content creators, and I find my greatest satisfaction in helping others succeed.
Let’s Work Together
I can tailor my services to fit individual project needs. Send me a message and describe the details and goals of your project, word count, and the service you need. If I’m unable to help, I’d be happy to connect you with someone who can.
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