Proven experience:
Cristine has compiled, co-authored, or ghostwritten more than thirty books since beginning her freelance service, and she has edited dozens of other titles.
Many of the books that she developed have been sold through popular, general-interest franchises, such as, Walmart, Sam's Club, and Barnes and Nobles, while simultaneously holding positions on the best-seller lists in the Christian Marketplace.
She offers logical organization of material, a careful examination of word meanings (Hebrew and Greek), and a keen understanding of potential obstacles that must be overcome in the mindset of readers.
Her experience includes over two decades of manuscript development for successful Christian publishing houses, including: Warner-Faith, WaterBrook Press, Bethany House, Barbour Publishing, and Honor Books.
Cristine's skills include:
Comprehensive experience in manuscript development, ghostwriting, book production, and creation of unique books that penetrate new markets.
Knowlege of book proposals, contract negotiations, and innovative techniques to broaden the book content and marketing hook for mass-market appeal.
Extensive knowledge of the publishing environment, production budgets, design and production vendors, and specific bookstore markets.
Proven abilities to lead and coach high-performance of editorial and production teams through timely completion of deadlines.
Successful background in development of best-selling book titles.
What others have said about Cristine's work:
~Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager®, says, “I have worked with many editors over the years. Cristine Bolley is one of the most competent, creative, and helpful editors I have ever worked with. I highly recommend her.”
~ Patrick Judd says, “As the former Publisher of Albury Publishing and Vice President of Editorial at Bethany House Publishers, I have never worked with a more delightful, intelligent, spiritual writer/editor in my career. Cris is extremely conscientious and dependable and the quality of her work is flawless.”
Click on Editorial Services (below) for more information. Use the email link to contact her about book development or to schedule her to teach workshops for your next writers'retreat.