Freelance Editing

You’ve done it! You completed writing the nonfiction book God placed on your heart.
The next step is to edit it, refining your manuscript to be the best it can be before publication.

Ava Pennington is a freelance editor specializing in nonfiction.                                                                 
Her experience and credentials include:

• • • freelance editor for EA Books Publishing
    • freelance editor for FEA Ministries books
    • Advanced Writers & Speakers Association (AWSA) certified writing coach
    • Bible teacher for a weekly, interdenominational Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) class for the past 17 years
    • graduate of Moody Bible Institute with an Adult Bible Studies Certificate

Ava offers three levels of freelance editing:

• • Copy and Line Edit: includes grammar, language, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure of your completed manuscript.
  • Substantive Edit: includes flow, pacing, transitions, and tone, as well as all that’s included in a copy/line edit of your completed manuscript.
  • Developmental Edit: big picture assistance with structure and content development to refine your message and improve the organization of your incomplete manuscript.

Contact Ava to arrange for the edit that’s right for your manuscript.

Testimonials:

“Ava Pennington has served as one of EABooks Publishing’s go-to editors for years. Ava has a warmth and professionalism that puts our authors instantly at ease. She is very skilled at helping an author take a manuscript from concept to completion, especially aiding with structure and cohesiveness. We are happy to recommend Ava Pennington as a freelance editor.”

Jeanette Gardner Littleton
Managing Editor
EA Books Publishing

“Ava Pennington regularly edits books for FEA Press. She does a thoughtful, thorough job, and always strengthens the quality and clarity of the text. Our team loves working with Ava! We are grateful for her excellent editorial expertise, and we highly recommend her services.”

Benjamin McDowell
Director, Missions
FEA Ministries (Florida Evangelistic Association)

“Ava Pennington is an exceptional writing coach and editor. I contacted Ava to request assistance with a book proposal and sample chapters to submit to an agent and publisher. Ava guided me through the writing and editing process with wisdom, professionalism, and passion. Using her talents as an accomplished writer and speaker, Ava listened intently to my goals and concerns for the project. She then provided clear action steps and checkpoints. Ava helped me meet and exceed each objective. Her coaching improved my skills and stretched me to levels I never imagined.

“My book proposal and sample chapters proved successful. As a result of this work, I signed with an agent and received a book contract with a publisher.

“Throughout the coaching process, Ava’s faith in Christ and compassion for me as a person buoyed my spirit and encouraged me to finish with excellence. Words cannot express the respect and admiration I have for Ava. I highly recommend Ava Pennington as a writer, speaker, writing coach, editor, teacher, and mentor in the Christian faith.”

Melissa McLaughlin
Author

“A malaise of confusion, discouragement, and futility hovered over me like a thundercloud until a fresh wind from Ava caused the sun’s rays to ”break through. She helped me refine and articulate my ministry goals, and helped me understand how my media presence didn’t reflect my God-given calling. A good coach commands change for players; a great coach helps players understand why change is necessary. When I reflect on our appointment years from now, I believe I’ll see it as one of the crucial change points of my life.”

Rhonda Dragomir
Author & Speaker

“It was no coincidence that our paths crossed years ago at a church event. The Lord knew I would be in need of a professional editor when the time came to rewrite my devotional book on Genesis. Ava previously edited The Paris Room, another book I had written, and I knew she was the person for this undertaking. Her education, knowledge of the Bible and ability to catch what others might consider slight nuances gave me the confidence I did not have for my first publication. I highly recommend Ava to anyone who is looking for someone with a keen awareness of the Scriptures and whose insights, humor while correcting, and professionalism result in an end product worth publishing.”

Mindi Wroblewski