How do you feel about sending your work to an editor?
It’s natural to feel anxious about working with an editor for the first time.
I’m a fellow writer as well as an editor and proofreader. 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!
I specialise in the following but edit a wide range of genres and other types of content:
- historical fiction
- mysteries and thrillers
- books set in France
- memoirs and biographies
- web content
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.
She is also punctual, reliable and kind. She also makes the whole process fun and collegial.
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.
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.
Your work is in capable hands
I’m an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi).
I’ve also written books for editors and writers, and have completed my first novel – a mystery set in the south of France. I have studied the craft of writing, story structure, characterisation and plot.
Your manuscript will benefit from all this knowledge if you choose me as your editor.
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