How it Works

A clear process. A book that sounds like you.

Whether you’re starting with sermons, a rough outline, an existing manuscript, or an idea you can’t stop thinking about, we’ll build a process around your project. Here’s how we move from our first conversation to a manuscript you’re proud to put your name on.

01

A Conversation

We start with a conversation, at no cost and with no pressure. Tell me about your book, who you want to reach, and where you are in the process. You may already have a publisher and a deadline. You may have a message on your heart and no idea where to begin. We’ll discuss whether we’re a good fit and what working together could look like.

02

A Plan for Your Book

I listen, review the material you have, and help clarify what you want readers to understand, feel, and do. From there, we shape the book’s central idea and chapter-by-chapter outline. If you already have a manuscript, we identify what needs strengthening. We agree on the direction, scope, and schedule before drafting or revising begins.

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Gathering your Material

I can work from sermons, talks, podcasts, notes, journals, or drafts. We can fill in the gaps through phone or video interviews, where I ask questions that uncover your stories and help you put your ideas into words. These conversations also help me learn your voice: how you explain things, what you emphasize, and what makes your message yours. You don’t need to have anything written to get started.

04

Writing and Revising Together

I write or revise chapters and send them to you for feedback as we go. You tell me what feels right, what needs changing, and where I’ve missed your meaning or voice. We work through revisions according to our agreed plan, strengthening the writing while keeping it true to you. You have the final say. It’s your book, and you should never worry about hurting my feelings.

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Deliver Your Finished Manuscript

We review the manuscript as a whole, making sure the chapters flow together and the book delivers on its central promise. You receive a polished manuscript ready for submission to your publisher, according to our agreed schedule. Typically, I can have your book done in less than three months once I have your content. If you’d like to help readers put the message into practice, I can also develop a companion Bible study guide, small-group curriculum, or devotional.

“We worked chapter by chapter. No matter the hour or the shape of what I sent, he was never fazed. He reminded me again and again that it was my book, and that I should never worry about offending him by keeping or changing anything.”

Heather Rice-Minus

President and CEO of Prison Fellowship, author of Inside Out Revival

Questions Authors Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

That’s the whole job. I study how you talk, teach, and tell stories, and your feedback shapes every revision, so you read a chapter and think, “That’s exactly what I would say.” It’s the thing my authors mention first, and it’s why many of them come back for another book.

Less than writing it yourself. You’ll invest the most time at the beginning, in our conversations and interviews. After that, your main job is reading chapters and telling me what you think. I do the heavy lifting.

Every project is different. It depends on the length of the book, how much material you already have, and your deadline. Tell me when you need it, and we’ll build a schedule that gets you there. Authors often tell me they’re surprised by how quickly the chapters come back.

That’s completely fine. Some of my authors start with a full draft, some with a sermon series, and some with just an idea and a few conversations. I’ll meet you wherever you are.

No. Some authors come to me with a contract and a deadline. Others are just getting started. If you don’t have a publisher yet, I can write a book proposal that gets the attention of agents and publishers.

Yours. How you credit our collaboration is entirely up to you. Some authors include my name on the cover or in the acknowledgments, and others prefer to keep our work together confidential. Either way is fine with me.

Always. Your stories, drafts, and ideas stay between us. Many of the people I write with are well known, and they trust me to protect what they share.

No. Many of my authors are pastors, but I also write with ministry leaders, business leaders, coaches, and other authors who have a message worth sharing.

Tell me. Honest feedback is how we get the book right, and working through revisions together is built into our plan. You’ll never offend me by changing something I wrote.

Yes. I’ve written Bible study guides for authors including Tim & Michael Keller, Louie Giglio, and T.D. Jakes, plus devotionals that help readers live out a book’s message day by day.

Let’s talk about your book.

Tell me what God has put on your heart to say. I’ll tell you how we can get it onto the page.

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