Blair Parke

Blair Parke – Editor

Seasoned editor turning heartbreak and struggle into inspirational stories to encourage others. Author of Empty Hands Made Full.

Overview

Since childhood, there wasn't a time where you didn't find a book in my hand or at least five books stuffed into my suitcase while traveling. I have always loved books, which transitioned well into my career as a magazine writer and, later, the senior editor for Salem Communications and copy editor at Charisma Media.


My editing knowledge reached a new level when I wrote my first book, "Empty Hands Made Full," a Christian-focused book to encourage couples dealing with infertility using my journey (and others I interviewed) and stories of the Bible dealing with infertility. Writing my own book, with the struggles and triumphs that come with it, gave me new insight on how to help my authors best in achieving their writing dreams.


When I am working with someone on their book, I want the person to feel as comfortable as possible and know that their story is worth sharing. Communication is key between author and editor and authors will get my full attention with editing their book. My suggestions are only to enhance their book and are, in no way, to make them feel their writing is inferior.


Testimonials:

Kathy Jenkins - author of Fear No Pink

"I wholeheartedly recommend Blair's services for any new writer eager to elevate their craft. As a first-time author, I found Blair's feedback not only constructive but deeply encouraging. Despite the writing process being both painful and tedious at times, she inspired me to rewrite my work, preserving my unique voice while enhancing it. Blair's keen eye and meticulous attention to detail transformed my thoughts into a polished final manuscript."


Nick Savage - author of The Fairlane Series and The Nation Series

"Even as a seasoned author, Blair has done wonders for everything from grammatical errors to overall narrative tone to catching the little things authors otherwise miss. I am delighted to have found her and look forward to seeing what she does with at least my next six books. Highly recommend, highly qualified."


Amy Hobbs - author of The Bucket List Journey

"Blair exceeded my editing expectations in every way. As a first-time author, she gave me a sense of peace with the editing process, and the courage to share my story and see my book through to completion. From the start, she was extremely professional, personable, and timely."


Daniel Herman Jr. - Reedsy author

"Blair was incredibly professional and a pleasure to work with during our discussions of editing my book. She provided thoughtful insights, answered all my questions with patience and clarity, and demonstrated a genuine interest in helping me achieve my goals. Her professionalism and attention to detail stood out, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to others looking for a skilled editor."

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Christian Non-Fiction Health & Wellbeing Inspirational
Fiction
Romance
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • None
Certifications
  • None

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2022 — Present
Provide book editing services, from proofreading to developmental editing, as well as editorial assessment/reviews and book cover copy writing.

Charisma Media

Aug, 2021 — Mar, 2022 (7 months)
Edited news and magazine stories to be published for online websites with Charisma Media, Charisma News and Charisma Magazine. Edited hard copy of the print form of Charisma Magazine before it would go to production.

Salem Author Services/Xulon Press

May, 2013 — Aug, 2021 (over 8 years)
Led a team of in-house editors and freelance editors in reviewing, editing, and writing for up-and-coming authors writing Christian fiction and non-fiction (Xulon Press imprint), non-Christian fiction and non-fiction (Mill City Press), and political content (Liberty Hill Publishing). Reviewed unedited manuscripts and edited manuscripts as well, from basic editing of punctuation, grammar, and spelling to line editing with sentence revision to developmental editing with paragraph sectioning and improving story flow and transitions. Wrote back covers for authors as well as social media keywords to help with their books being noticed online. Assisted in developing the style guide for Salem Author Services and becoming well-versed in Bible translations limitations and key terminology for Christian content. Talked with authors by phone for coaching calls regarding questions they had about suggestions or corrections made and ways they could improve upon those changes without losing their voice in the manuscript.

4 Horseman Publications

Mar, 2022 — Present
Edit unpublished manuscripts to prepare them for publication. Interact with authors via Zoom, email, and phone to answer questions and uncover areas to improve the impact of their books on readers.

High Bridge Books and Media

Nov, 2021 — Jul, 2023 (over 1 year)
Edit unpublished, Christian manuscripts to prepare them for production. Leave editorial comments for the authors on ways to improve upon their content to make their books compelling to readers.

The Ghost Publishing

Aug, 2021 — Present
Edited unpublished manuscripts, from minor changes to major developmental changes in the manuscript, all to help authors make the most of their books.

Salem Web Network

Mar, 2018 — Present
Wrote several Christian-focused topics that were published for Salem Web Network's affiliated websites, Bible Study Tools and. Researched and wrote topics based on the Christian faith, stories of the Bible, and even handling every-day topics, such as grieving a loved one or enduring infertility, through the guiding force of the Bible.

Southwest Orlando Bulletin

Mar, 2015 — Jul, 2024 (over 9 years)
From interviewing notable Orlando names such as Harris Rosen of Rosen Hotels and Pam Landwirth of Give Kids the World to writing local business profiles for several popular Orlando businesses, I have had the privilege of speaking to and writing about the individuals that help make Central Florida a great place to live. Speaking to and writing about someone's business, community involvement, or extraordinary path in life has made every article written an opportunity to learn, grow, and appreciate the uniqueness in all of us.

Portfolio

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
Feasting on the Words of Christ

Stroud, Melanie

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
TAKE OFF YOUR PARENT-COLORED GLASSES

Hudson, Dr. Irwin

Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
Struggling Women Walking Strong

Heard, Bronwyn Joy

Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
Not Alone: God's Presence on the Path of the Special Needs Mom

Kingsbury, Erica

Vine and Branches Writing LLC

Developmental Editing
Fear No Pink: My Journey Through Cancer, Grief, and Faith

Jenkins, Kathy Daniels

Palmetto Publishing

Developmental Editing

Blair has 94 reviews

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Dorothy F.

Dorothy F.

May, 2025

Blair was professional and encouraging.
Karen K.

Karen K.

May, 2025

Blair was easy to work with and very timely with her answers and guidance after the project was returned. I appreciated her insight while copyediting my book. Thank-you, Blair!
Blair P.
Thank you, Karen, for your review, and I look forward to working with you on your proofread!
Krystal G.

Krystal G.

May, 2025

Blair is a very timely and thorough editor/proofreader. She was able to read through my manuscript and shared the necessary tips I needed to improve my book. I will definitely continue to use her as a resource for future endeavors.
Blair P.
Thank you so much, Krystal, and I hope we can work together again on another project of yours.
T. L. B.

T. L. B.

May, 2025

Due to personal circumstances, my book project is incomplete. I have completed the payment process, and Blair and I continue to work on it. Blair is a delight to work with. We are in the second round of edits, and her insight and advice have been valuable thus far. I gave Blair 5 stars based on f...
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Andy J.

Andy J.

May, 2025

Blair did a remarkable job in her edits and suggestions throughout the process. Work was done with my goals and objectives in mind and she masterfully elicited parts of my journey that I had not considered for my project. I would highly recommend Blair to others. Well done and will continue to ...
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Blair P.
Thank you so much, Andy. I am touched by your review. It was amazing reading your story and seeing how you overcame what you dealt with of injuries and then felt it was your purpose to help others ...
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