Contributing member of
The Christian PEN:
Proofreaders and Editors Network
click on "Contact."
* Basic proofreading (typos, errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling)
* Content editing (flow, consistency, pace)
* Line-by-line copyediting (includes corrections and recommendations)
* Overall critique with suggestions for improvement
For an introductory edit/critique, e-mail 3-5 unedited pages of your manuscript to andreamerrell@yahoo.com and type "Writing Critique" in the subject line. The cost is $25.00.
FREELANCE RESUME
Writing Credits
Staff Writer for www.ChristianDevotions.us
Contributing Writer for www.DevoKids.com
Contributor for Spirit & Heart: A Devotional Journey
Contributor for Faith & Finances: In God We Trust
Contributor for Faith & Family
Contributor for The Write Life
http://www.tracycrump.com/TheWriteLife.html
Weekly Devotionals for www.cornerstonegreenville.com
Contributor for Echoes of Mercy
Editing Experience
Associate Editor for www.ChristianDevotions.us
Associate Editor for Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas (www.lighthousepublishingofthecarolinas.com)
Associate Acquisitions Editor for Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas (www.lighthousepublishingofthecarolinas.com)
Copy Editor for www.DevoKids.com
Copy Editor for Spirit & Heart: A Devotional Journey
Copy Editor for Faith & Finances: In God We trust
Novels, newsletters & various non-fiction projects
Editor, Pan Am Bank Notes (Newsletter)
Editing, copyediting and proofreading for Web site, brochures, etc. for Cornerstone Church (www.cornerstonegreenville.com)
Professional Organizations
Greenville Christian Writers Group
The Christian Writer's Den
The Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network
ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers)
Professional Conferences
Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference
2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011
Christian Writer's Den Retreat 2009
Write2Ignite 2010
Christian Devotions Writers Advance Boot Camp 2009, 2010
Christian Devotions Writers Advance Boot Camp 2011, 2012, 2013
Faculty
Kentucky Christian Writers Conference (KCWC) 2011
Faculty
CLASS Christian Writers Conference 2012
Faculty
Carolina Christian Writers Conference 2013
Faculty
References
Vonda Skelton, Author & Speaker
vondaskelton@charter.net
www.VondaSkelton.com
Cindy Sproles, Cofounder & Editor, Christian Devotions mountainbreezeministries@gmail.com
www.ChristianDevotions.us
Eddie Jones, Cofounder & Editor, Christian Devotions aground@mindspring.com
www.ChristianDevotions.us
Terri Kelly, Editor DevoKids
terri@DevoKids.com
www.DevoKids.com
“Andrea Merrell has the eagle eye of a copy editor and the heart of a writer. She finds not only the most obscure typos, but also awkward passages and missing gaps that need to be reworked. Her professional manner and encouraging feedback offer much help to the writer. She is a joy to work with.” – Carol Stratton, Changing Zip Codes: Finding Community Wherever You’re Transplanted
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"Andrea Merrell did a wonderful job editing my book this past summer. I was up against a self-imposed deadline, and she came through for me, finishing the job in record time. What I remember with fondness was how enjoyable our working relationship was, whether communicating by email or by phone (loved her southern accent!). She also assisted me with some last-minute changes and edits as well, helping to bring the book's completion to the perfect end. She was a joy to work with. I hope to meet Andrea some day and sit down with her for a heart-to-heart chat!"
– Nancy Cavin Pitts, When You Come Home
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“I met Andrea Merrell at Boot Camp last year. I was looking for someone to help me edit my novella, True Song. I know God led me straight to her. Andrea encouraged me as we went through my story chapter by chapter together. She helped me improve my book. I wouldn’t have published it without her.” – Carole Walters, True Song
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"For fast, quality editing and professional proofing at an affordable price, call Andrea Merrell. She'll find those pesky typos, dangling participles, and spliced commas."
Eddie Jones, Writer & Editor, Christian Devotions Ministries and Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
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"I imagine someday there will be addendum to Shrunk & Style called “The Shrunk & Style/Andrea Merrell Edition” or the “Chicago/Merrell Manual of Style. Andrea is my manual of style and THE go-to person for copy editing. She’s nice, she’s fast, and worth the price. What else could you want?" - Terri Kelly, Editor DevoKids.com
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"Andrea Merrell is the ‘Queen of Commas!’ Her sharp eye catches the smallest detail. When I was on a strict deadline, Andrea devoted a full weekend to me, editing, double checking POV, and keeping my thoughts in line. By deadline time, I had a perfectly edited manuscript. She is faithful, fast, and fantastic. I trust my work into her capable hands." - Cindy Sproles, Writer & Editor, Christian Devotions Ministry
