Debbie Emmitt – Editor, proofreader and mystery author | UK fiction editor, non-fiction editor and website proofreader

Editor and proofreader of fiction, non-fiction and websites

Your book or website deserves the full attention of a friendly, experienced editor with decades of experience and professional training.

I also specialise in editing books set in la belle France. I have a degree in French from Oxford and have lived and worked in different regions in France.

For authors and publishers

For website owners

How do you feel about handing over your work to an editor?

It’s natural to feel anxious about working with an editor for the first time.

I’m used to working with first-time authors and entrepreneurs. I’m also a writer myself, working on my first novel. I understand how vulnerable you may feel sending your precious words to an editor, who may be the first person, other than you, to read them!

Previous clients have appreciated my friendly, professional manner. I work with you so that, together, we can polish your book or website to be the best it can be.

I specialise in the following but also edit a wide variety of other content:

books set in France
mysteries and thrillers
historical fiction
memoirs and biographies
web content

Debbie Emmitt, UK editor and proofreader

Tell me more about the editing process

Professional recognition and training

Your work is in capable hands. I’m a Professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

Professional members have to demonstrate several criteria, including high-quality, in-depth training and hundreds of hours of editorial work experience, substantial in quality and over time.

I follow the CIEP’s Code of Practice which includes good communication between client and editor, professional behaviour of editors and confidential handling of documents.

Kind words from previous clients

Exceptional talent

Debbie has all the skills of a top-notch editor: a sharp intellect that can sort out all the various angles of any given piece of writing; a keen eye for detail; an excellent communication and work ethic.

Debbie is also punctual, reliable and kind. She also makes the whole process fun and collegial.

Aran Thomas

Author of Welcome to Planet Earth

World-class editor

Debbie is a world-class editor, so professional and thorough in her work. Our book was all over the place in voice, tone, and development. After she finished, our book was…well…an actual book.

We hired her for line editing but she did way more than that. She made this book come to life.

Jaslin and Yusuf Varzideh

Abundant Vision Publishing

I can’t recommend her highly enough

I would give Debbie 6 stars if it was possible. She made this ordeal easy for me especially since it was my first book.

She respectfully corrected without being condescending, which made it easier for me to work with her.

I can’t recommend her highly enough.

T E Anyansi

Author of Nigerians, Unshackle Yourselves

Help me make my work shine