Current and Previous Clients
Seed Company
Since December of 2022, I’ve been working with Seed Company to write blog posts that capture audience attention, update key stakeholders, build awareness, and leverage personal stories. My contacts provide me with sources and general topics, then release me to research any necessary details and pull together all the facts to create thoughtful, impactful body copy, title tags, and meta descriptions.
T.D. Jakes Ministries and The Potter’s House of Dallas
From summer of 2022 through 2023, I worked as a copywriter for The Potter’s House and T.D. Jakes Ministries. After a few hours spent watching sermons and analyzing style guides, I began to master the various brand voices and produce impactful copy to support the ministry’s engagement goals by drafting copy for social media, email campaigns, SMS messages, and print material.
The Sunday School Store
In 2022 I jumped onboard as Managing Editor for The Sunday School Store. I have streamlined the onboarding process for hiring new writers, developed the brand’s style guide, and have touch points on all the products we produce to ensure we are creating the highest quality content at the most affordable price for churches who want to teach the gospel without draining their budget.
Atmosphere Press
From March of 2022 to April 2023, I worked with Atmosphere Press to evaluate author manuscripts in a variety of genres. As an acquisitions editor, I looked for books with that spark of potential, then worked with authors to get contracts drawn up and signed so their book babies can be developed and released into the world. As a developmental editor, I read full manuscripts with the goal of addressing distracting writing quirks, structural story issues, or problems with character development.
The Gospel Project for Kids
From August 2015 until July of 2021, I was the primary content editor for four major products of The Gospel Project for Kids: The Younger Kids Leader Guide, the Kids Worship Hour Add-On, the Younger Kids Activity Pages, and the Big Picture Cards for Families. I worked with videographers and composers to give guidance for the music and videos we produced; collaborated with our brand manager to run marketing booths at various conferences; managed a team of contract writers to grow their skill and guide their ability to adopt our brand voice; and hosted annual writers’ conferences where we brainstormed future sessions, trained contract writers more extensively, and built relationships with our dozens of contributors.
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Testimonials
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“Working with Sam has been an enlightening and efficient experience. His attention to detail and creative insights have brought a new level of depth and engagement to our children's books. Sam's editorial skills have not only polished our manuscripts but also enriched the storytelling, making each page a delight for young readers. If you have the opportunity to work with him, you certainly won't regret it.”
Faith Enogieru, CEO of PistisGroup.org
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“Sam is a very perceptive, intuitive, and adaptable writer who can quickly craft compelling copy in whatever voice or tone is requested. His flexibility, creativity, and amiability make him a joy to work with.”
Louis Marroquin, digital copy editor at The Potter’s House
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“Sam has an innate talent for crafting compelling narratives and persuasive content that truly captures your brand's essence. His ability to transform ideas into engaging stories is nothing short of remarkable. With Sam at your side, your brand's message will not only be conveyed effectively but will also leave a lasting impression. If you're looking to elevate your content and make a significant impact, I wholeheartedly recommend Sam for all your copywriting needs.”
Nicole Smith, marketing specialist at Seed Company
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“I hired Sam to edit my 70,000 word Young Adult Fantasy novel. He did a thorough job and sent my edited work back quickly. Thank you, Sam!”
AC Bond, author of The Chronicles of Brynn Piper
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“God graciously uses people in your life for the right time and purpose. Sam took our project to the next level. His edits, wisdom, and results far exceeded our expectations. Sam is an individual who truly listens to your needs. He understood our vision and mission, which allowed us to trust him throughout the editing process. We felt secure in his abilities, and the collaboration process was straightforward and fruitful.”
Jaret Benson, creator of Christmas Treasure Advent
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“Sam was referred to me by a friend who knew I needed an editor with a strong knowledge of the Bible and Christian beliefs. Sam not only edited my book for grammar and syntax, but he could look at the entire message through a Christian lens. He was thorough with his suggestions and provided me with feedback quickly. I highly recommend Sam as an editor and look forward to working with him again.”
Dominique Okonkwo, author of Remain in the Vine
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“Sam O'Neil is an excellent editor with a sharp eye for detail. He has proven himself very professional and easy to work with. Sam has taken the lead in managing our curriculum writers, making himself an invaluable part of our team.“
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“Working with Sam is always a joy. He is creative, dedicated, dependable, and skilled at his craft. His ideas are expansive, his use of words economical. I never regret running my ideas or my copy by him for his input.”
John Murchison, director of The Austin Stone Institute
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“Sam’s publishing and editing services are thorough, gifted, and sure. Thorough, because he knows how to communicate with eloquent poignancy. Gifted, because he is passionate about excellence, a quality not always found today. And sure because Sam is confident you will succeed! He encourages, instructs and guides you to not only be your best self but to convey it through your writing.”
Courtney Dunlap, author of The Rumble Hunters
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“On one of my recent feature-length screenplays, Sam advised me in thinking through specific characters and story arcs. He asked great questions and offered solid tips on how to make the characters more believable in order to tell the most honest story possible. I'm grateful for his wisdom, attention to detail, and professionalism.”
Erik Parks, writer and director of Why We Breath
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“Sam is a writer at heart and cares deeply about the work he produces and edits. As my editor, he has offered specific, valuable feedback. Sam articulates his comments in a way that is both constructive and encouraging. His observations about my writing have enabled me to hone my skills and align more closely with the overall voice for the projects I’ve worked on.”
Beth Steward, freelance writer