Biography
Cheryl Ricker is an author, poet, ghostwriter, author coach, and literary agent who enjoys all things artsy. Her memoirs and devotionals reveal God’s limitless power and love, igniting people to passionately pursue Him. Cheryl and her husband, Dwight, love helping gifted authors and ministry leaders make a big Kingdom impact while reaching their literary dreams.
Cheryl gives her clients focused attention and representation through her agency, Dunamis Words. She studied creative writing and film at York University in Toronto, Ontario, and theology at Christ For the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. Cheryl loves spending time with her husband and adult sons in southeast Minnesota.
Cheryl gives her clients focused attention and representation through her agency, Dunamis Words. She studied creative writing and film at York University in Toronto, Ontario, and theology at Christ For the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. Cheryl loves spending time with her husband and adult sons in southeast Minnesota.
1:1 Appointments
In order to make the most of your 1:1 appointment, we recommend that you carefully review the faculty members' areas of expertise, needs, and requests to identify those best suited for your goals as a writer.
Interested in acquiring: Narrative non-fiction/memoir (particularly spiritual/transformational, celebrity, devotional, and classic), Christian Living, Marriage, Parenting, Leadership, Social Issues, Women’s Issues, Men’s Issues, Current Events, Business/Ministry, Gift books, Devotionals.
Special Interest: Charismatic
Tip: Know your competition
Fiction: Completed manuscripts that show Christ’s supernatural transformative power, women’s fiction, all types of Christian romance with strong Christian themes, suspense, books with film appeal.
Not interested in: Sci-fi/fantasy, poetry, children's books, academic, and eschatology
Pre-qualifications: One-sheet preferred. Book proposal ideal. Platform a bonus. (Business and ministry leaders with large platforms, feel free to talk about any idea you’re passionate about. Professional ghostwriter available if needed.)
Special Interest: Charismatic
Tip: Know your competition
Fiction: Completed manuscripts that show Christ’s supernatural transformative power, women’s fiction, all types of Christian romance with strong Christian themes, suspense, books with film appeal.
Not interested in: Sci-fi/fantasy, poetry, children's books, academic, and eschatology
Pre-qualifications: One-sheet preferred. Book proposal ideal. Platform a bonus. (Business and ministry leaders with large platforms, feel free to talk about any idea you’re passionate about. Professional ghostwriter available if needed.)