Meet Shellie

 

 

 

Shellie Arnold attended her first Christian writers conference in 1994. She was nervous, intimidated, and had no idea what she was getting herself into. Yet during that morning’s workshop and general session, she discovered two things:

1. God was indeed calling her to be a writer.

2. She had found her “people.”

 

For many years, Shellie’s writing pursuits were of the start-stop sort. Rearing and homeschooling three children demanded most of her time and focus, especially during the decade her husband worked in ministry at a megachurch. In that season, she continued learning craft, learning about the publishing industry, and meeting industry professionals who became friends or mentors. She published articles. She wrote weekly Bible study/devotional curriculum for an 8000+ member church. She contributed to nonfiction books and began speaking.

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While serving on the leadership team of Word Weavers International’s Orlando chapter, Shellie realized God had not only called her to be a writer, He’d also given her a mind that paid attention to details. She became known for giving extensive and insightful critique. She assisted with the novelization of a movie. She was given the opportunity to edit and critique manuscripts, including a Golden Scrolls Novel of the Year winner. This led to Shellie being asked to plan and lead the Manuscript Critique Track at the annual Florida Christian Writers Conference.

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In 2022, God led Shellie to found Kaleidoscope Publishing, a small, hybrid publisher. As editor in chief, she combines her skillset as an author of fiction and nonfiction, with her critique and editing experience. This unique blend allows Shellie to see potential and possibilities even the author might miss. Her goal is to help authors capitalize on their strengths while refining their manuscripts. Her intent is to enable effective ministry through unique, Bible-based products. Her method is to touch every word in a manuscript. This makes Shellie’s approach especially appealing to authors who have a message, but don’t have the time or inclination to spend years studying craft.

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