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Joel Armstrong

Editor Our Daily Bread Publishing

Joel Armstrong is content editor and product developer for Our Daily Bread Publishing, where he works on Christian nonfiction titles.

Get To Know Joel


Joel Armstrong is content editor and product developer for Our Daily Bread Publishing. He came to publishing with a background in education, teaching college-level writing while in a PhD program studying English literature. He enjoys developmental editing, when he gets to come alongside authors in the early stages to help shape their manuscripts, but he also knows the satisfaction of a well-placed comma. Joel lives in West Michigan with his wife, a birth photographer, and their toddler daughter. He likes spending time in their garden, cooking, hiking, and getting to the beaches of Lake Michigan as often as possible.

Breakout Session


How the Sausage Is Made: The Traditional Publishing Pipeline

You’re attending writers conferences because you have a book you want to publish—but what actually happens to your manuscript when it goes through the traditional publishing process? Does a steely-eyed editor eviscerate your book with a red pen? Does a committee of out-of-touch industry professionals decide on your title and cover for you? From the acquisitions editor considering your proposal to the marketing campaign around your launch window, this session goes step-by-step through what happens to a traditionally published book. With a particular focus on editorial processes, this session also considers marketing, design, finance, and sales.

15-Minute Appointments


Joel Armstrong works on Christian nonfiction titles. Our Daily Bread Publishing produces books that foster growth and godliness in the lives of God’s people. We provide materials that focus on Scripture, show reverence for God and His Word, demonstrate the relevance of vibrant faith, and equip and encourage readers in everyday life. We publish nonfiction titles in a broad range of categories, from devotionals and giftbooks to Bible studies and Christian living books. Our VOICES imprint serves and amplifies content creators of African descent.

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