Karen Burkett

Karen Burkett, founder and owner of Christian Writing Services, is a published writer with more than fifteen years' experience. Karen has done a host of Christian writing and editing projects including books, articles, syllabi, study guides, Website features, daily devotions, brochures, radio messages, video scripts, television spots, grants and more. She has written feature articles for several trade magazines.

Wife, mother, grandmother, writer, editor, Bible teacher, ministry director, retailer, pastoral assistant, motel operator, campaign worker, library assistant ... These and many more words have described Karen at times throughout her life. But she says that the description serving as an umbrella over all the others is "follower of Jesus Christ." More . . .

 
Dixie Phillips

Dixie Phillips, an award-winning children's author, began writing seasonal plays for children in 1987. These delightful programs have been published by Abingdon Press, Standard Publishing, Eldridge Publishing, Evangelizing Today's Child and Gospel Publishing House. One of Dixie's children's books, Stubby's Destiny, was awarded the 2008 Best Children's Animal Story by Books and Authors. Recent releases: One Noble Journey and Jesus Is Missing. Guardian Angel Publishing will be releasing Cinderfella and the Furry Godmother and Stilts the Stork in 2010.

Dixie also has a passion for writing God's truths for adults and is a contributor to Guideposts. She has contributed to an award-winning devotional book and has ghostwritten books on marriage, health, poetry and personal testimonies. She is currently a topical curriculum writer for Randall House. Dixie is a pastor's wife of more than 30 years. She and her husband, Paul, have four grown children and have served the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd, Iowa, for 28 years.

 
Shannon Herring

Shannon Herring has been doing graphic design work for more than 12 years. She enjoys working closely with clients to get a feel for their personality and project and strives to create an end product that depicts both. In addition to typesetting and designing book covers, Shannon does Website development and designs logos, business cards, stationery, brochures, newspaper ads, signs, banners and other promotional material.

"I do freelance so that I can still be an involved mother of a fabulous 6-year-old little girl and wife of an awesome husband of 12 years," says Shannon. "I am amazed every day that the Lord opened this door in my life and still allows me to have the best of both worlds—staying home for my family and doing a job I love that advances God's kingdom."

 
Al Boyce

 

Al Boyce spent 14 years writing and editing for The Associated Press. He covered everything from science and medicine to sports and politics. He also worked as a political press secretary and as a government publicist before changing careers and working in information technology.

These days, Al's writing is for and about God.

 
Roger Simmons

Roger Simmons has been a follower of Jesus Christ for more than fifty years. He has worked with words for many of those years, building on a long teaching career that has spanned diverse age groups—from second graders to adults. In the field of Christian publishing, Roger has done copyediting, proofreading, and book re-writing. He has transcribed messages and converted them into books. In addition, he has co-written books and has written pamphlets, home-school units, and magazine articles.  

Roger and his wonderful wife, Linda, have lived in California, Kentucky, and Colombia, South America, among other locales. They currently reside in northern Wisconsin. They have three grown children, each serving the Lord, and six grandchildren.  

 
Ginny Dix

Ginny Dix has figured taxes, worked in social services and done everything from telemarketing to teaching. She says that the diversity has made her a "Ginny-of-all writing trades." Although formatting is her specialty, Ginny has published or worked on a variety of fiction and nonfiction writing endeavors. Her writing services include most any kind of writing project you might need: adaptations, articles, blogging, book reviews, brochures, business letters, copywriting, creative writing, devotionals, editing, newsletters, parodies, poetry, press releases, resumes, roasts, scripts, speeches, training materials and more.

Whether you need her to ghostwrite a piece from scratch or put the final tweaks on your masterpiece, Ginny says, "My goal is to help you make your writing the very best it can be. You can count on the quality and accuracy of my writing assistance. My writing services are at your service."

Laureen Caponigro

Illustrator Laureen Caponigro was a jewelry designer for 25 years. After moving with her husband from New England to a small farm in warm, sunny Ocklawaha, Florida, she continued to design a small line of jewelry, but now focuses more on oil painting and illustrating. Laureen says, "As a child I was always drawing. My first art lesson was at the age of nine. I feel very blessed working in career that I have always loved."

Although Laureen does a lot of commercial artwork and commissioned portraits, she believes God opened the door that led her to illustrating “A Tabby's Gift,” a Christian children's book, and a mural for a small church in Florida. "Both experiences were so meaningful, I know Christian Writing Services is where I should be."

"Whether it's an oil painting I'm creating from my favorite scripture, or a quirky character in a story book, I put the same amount of energy into it. It's important to me to meet clients' expectations and bring their story to life."   View Samples