Sharon M. Knudson is a full-time freelance writer, editor and ghostwriter/collaborator. She has several clients for whom she does editing and re-write editing in order to produce manuscripts that read well and are free of errors. Her favorite endeavor is to take pretty-good writing and make it flow and read well while retaining the “voice” of the author.
Here is what one of her clients had to say: “Thank you, Sharon. Your words are kind and encouraging, and I really appreciate your professional eye looking over my shoulder. Whenever I’m in doubt about how to word or punctuate something, I’m at ease knowing you will catch it, educate me, and set things right. My article is going on two Web sites, so your careful eye will benefit many!”
Sharon also does formatting, layout and design using CreativeSuites (CS3) InDesign software to get books “print-ready” for publication.
Writers often ask Sharon to coach them when they need advice on preparing a book proposal for a writer’s conference or a major publishing house. She can shed light on today’s writing industry and how best to approach the big houses. She also has experience with self-publishing, which offers the author more control over their product but dictates taking on greater responsibility. Contact Sharon if you’d like her to look at your writing project and consult with you about its possibilities.
COLLABORATIONS:
- Pastor Mark Herringshaw, St. Paul, MN: Chrch 3.0, a booklet for eEmbassy house church groups. Praying for a Change: Evidence of a Higher Power and What it Means (a book proposal for submission at writing conferences).
- Pastor Kent Groethe, Bible Alive Ministries, Fergus Falls, MN: Old Places, New Faces: a 12-week Bible Study Book on Genesis.
- Pastor Michael Bradley, The Master’s Institute Seminary Director, St. Paul, MN: Satellite Manual for The Master’s Institute for use internationally. Being a Safe Place and Safe People in a Postmodern Culture (two booklets).
- Pastor Kent Groethe, Bible Alive Ministries, Fergus Falls, MN: Miracles and Milestones, a book of 35 testimonies from parishioners and friends.
- Pastor Steven Wiese, Christian Psychologist, St. Paul, MN: The Illusion of Control, an 80-page book for clients and others.
- Barbara A. Breneman Hurd, Blaine, MN: From There to Here: A Memoir in Praise of His Glory.
- Dr. Wilfred G. Sager, Ed.D. Pastor and Retired Christian Psychologist, Denton, TX for Sanctus Marriage Enrichment Ministries. Seven Stepping Stones toward a Diamond Marriage: 49 Workbook Devotionals for Couples (order at www.lulu.com).
- Kathleen Arndt, Woodbury, MN: Given a Choice: One Woman’s Journey to Redemption (order at www.lulu.com or www.givenachoice.com
- Kathleen Arndt, Woodbury, MN: The Emerging Butterfly: The Best You (order at www.givenachoice.com or www.lulu.com).
