I’m Karen Engle, an experienced writer, editor, and proofreader. My editing journey began twenty-five years ago in college in pursuit of a journalism and public relations degree. After graduation, I taught English and journalism for five years at the high school level. A publisher took interest in my writing and editing skills in 2004, opening the doors for me to begin writing and editing within the Christian market. A lifelong learner, I finished my Master’s in Biblical Studies and Theology at Western Seminary in 2014. Now I combine my journalism, writing, teaching, and editing experience with a strong theological background—a unique fit for clients publishing Christian or faith-based work. I started East Gate Editing with the goal of providing expert, affordable editing for both seasoned and new authors.

I specialize in developmental editing, line and copy editing, substantive editing, proofreading, and ghostwriting. My goal is to help you succeed and make your book the best it can be.  I thrive on helping authors see their “baby” through to publication. Once your manuscript is polished and ready for the next step, I can assist with book cover design and interior formatting to finish the publishing process.

To fulfill my love of teaching, I work part-time as a writing instructor with Moody Bible Institute’s Distance Learning program. I am also a member of The Christian Pen and The Christian Editor Network, LLC.

I also have a deep passion for Israel and take groups yearly to the land. Seeing the need for others to better understand Israel according to the Bible, I published a Bible Study in March 2017 called A People Chosen: God’s Purpose and Plan for Israel and the Nations, which won the 2018 Christian Editor’s Network Excellence in Editing Award. My understanding of Israel is a great benefit to my work as a freelance editor, especially for related content. My husband and my two young adult children are the pride and joy of my life (one married and one in college).

I hope to work with you!