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Hi! I’m Valerie Denor

I’m a best-selling author and collaborator specializing in content aligned with a traditional biblical worldview.

I provide content writing, collaboration, editing, and other web and print publishing services for ministries and nonprofit organizations, as well as publishing agencies and indie authors.

I promise provide content that is faithful to your mission, your voice, and God’s Word.

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The Faithful Pen Story

I grew up in the 1980s on a traditional family farm in Wisconsin, where I built forts out of hay bales to hide with a book all afternoon. I read the entire Little House on the Prairie series the summer before third grade and dreamed of being an author, just like Laura Ingalls Wilder.

But that was pre-Google and moving to New York to pursue a starving artist’s passion just wasn’t practical. So, I spent most of the first twenty-five years of my working life in jobs that put food on the table and starved my soul. Meanwhile, I struggled with health issues until I reached a point where I just couldn’t live like that anymore.

That’s where I found Jesus. As I pursued Him and followed His lead, I found my calling “to use my words for Jesus.” I started writing for Candidly Christian and found my first editing job in 2017. I improved day by day as I read, studied, and learned from loving, generous mentors who poured their wisdom and experience into me.

One afternoon, I attended a virtual writer’s retreat that shaped my philosophy as an editor and content writer. My heart broke as I listened to a respected author fight back tears inflicted by her editor’s markups. As she grasped for the strength to continue, I vowed that every client I work with will be encouraged, inspired, and empowered from our time together.

I quit my job to use my words for Jesus full time in March 2023. I’ve learned that the writer’s life is not for the faint of heart. It takes discipline, humility, compassion, and perseverance, but there is nothing in this world I’d rather do.

Books

I am published in over three dozen books in various capacities.

  • Author
  • Co-author
  • Ghost writer*
  • Editor
  • Anthology contributor

*Not included on my Amazon author page

Writing Samples

PreBorn!

The mission of PreBorn! is to Glorify Jesus Christ by Leading & Equipping the Nation to Save Babies & Souls.

They are a dedicated non-profit, pro-life organization that supports life-affirming Pregnancy Clinics in their mission to reach women considering abortion, particularly in areas with high abortion rates.

This is achieved through digital marketing strategies that are designed to connect with these women, offering them free ultrasounds and support, as well as providing Pregnancy Clinics with vital grants for state-of-the-art ultrasound machines, evangelism training, and additional resources. 

Candidly Christian

The mission at CandidlyChristian.com is to be open and honest about our faith and our struggles while we encourage other women in their walk with God. Our hope is that we can come together to love one another as Jesus loves us.

Candid Christianity is all about real women, with real faith, sharing real life. *

Candidly Christian Featured Posts

*The founder and director of Candidly Christian updated my name from Riese to Denor.

National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs (NACWE)

The mission of NACWE is to empower women to build a highly profitable business alongside a circle of Jesus-loving women*

*I wrote for Reliant as Valerie Riese.

Reliant Creative

Reliant Creative is a 501(c)3 ministry marketing agency that exists to teach, empower, and provide ministries and churches with creative, story-driven marketing strategies that inspire action, engage supporters, and support your efforts to build the Kingdom of God globally.*

Co-Author of “The Ultimate Guide to Story-Driven Messaging” with Zachary Leighton, Story-Brand certified founder and CEO of Reliant Creative

Podcast Guest on the Ministry Growth Show: Valerie Riese from Faithful Pen 

*I wrote for Reliant as Valerie Riese.

Click Nonprofit

The mission of Click Nonprofit is to help churches grow through digital marketing so that people can discover Jesus, find meaningful community, and grow in their faith.*

*I wrote for Reliant as Valerie Riese.

Testimonials

Zachary Leighton Testimonial
Shelly Ricci Testimonial
Sharon Rose Gibson Testimonial
Sarah Callen Testimonial
Lana Scroggins Testimonial
Kim Steadman Testimonial
Heather Hart Testimonial
Hadassah Treu Testimonial
Danika Deva Testimonial
Brandon with Preborn Testimonial
Bobi Gentry Goodwin Testimonial
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Resources

Helpful links for authors & Editors

The Editor’s Toolbox

Click HERE to discover the process and favorite resources I use to serve editing clients.

Types of Editing

Click HERE to learn more about the different types of editing, how each level corresponds with the writing process, and how to determine what you need.

Special Concerns for Christian Writers

Click HERE to learn about reverential capitalization, scripture copyright, and quoting scripture.

Christian Editor Connection

The Christian Editor Connection (a division of the Christian Editor’s Association) offers a helpful library of resources for authors, including an article detailing the Types of Editing.

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