Debbie went above and beyond expectations. A project of this magnitude was a first for me and I was looking for a professional editor with years of experience to learn from. Debbie is exactly that, a professional who takes her time to explain, guide and listen.

Stay ahead of the rest with my editing and proofreading services for your novel, non-fiction book or website.

If you’re looking for a friendly editor and proofreader with proven experience and training, I’m here to help.

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

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

As a writer myself, I understand the need to find a trustworthy, dependable editor—someone who will give your work the same level of care and attention that you have given it.

I graduated from the University of Oxford in 2001. Since then, I have clocked up 20 years of experience working with content of all types (including in-depth knowledge of presenting web content). I’m a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi).

I’m based in the UK but also edit US, Australian and Canadian English.

Services for authors and publishers

Line editing

I will carefully work through your manuscript line by line to improve word choice, flow and sentence structure, while taking care to retain your unique author’s voice.

Line editing – Find out more

Copyediting

I will check for a broad range of problems, including grammar, spelling and punctuation, flow, style and author voice. I will also carry out a degree of fact-checking.

Copyediting – Find out more

Proofreading

I will work on your designed, typeset proof, seeking errors that have crept in during revision, plus formatting, layout, page numbering, headers, footers, table of contents and more.

Proofreading – Find out more

First 10,000 words

An affordable option to discover ways to improve your whole manuscript. You will receive a line edit and/or copyedit, style sheet and editorial report.

10K words – Find out more

Sample edit

Try before you buy! I’ll edit or proofread up to 2,500 words of your choice and a short editorial report containing advice you can apply to your whole book.

Sample edit – Find out more

Books set in France

I’ll carry out a normal line edit, copyedit or proofread, plus check any French dialogue and placenames, and authenticity of setting and characters.

Set in France – Find out more

Services for website owners

Web text editing

I have an extensive background in web marketing. I will line-edit and copyedit your web text before you upload it to your site, bearing in mind web best practice, SEO, accessibility and other web-related aspects.

Web text editing – Find out more

Website proofreading

I will proofread your website on desktop and a mobile device, either before you launch it or once it is already live. I will check for language issues and make suggestions to improve your site’s SEO, accessibility and usability.

Website proofreading – Find out more

Unsure which service you need?

Drop me a line or read my blog post that explains the difference between the different kinds of editing and proofreading.

I can also provide a sample edit that shows the difference between line editing and copyediting.

Simply provide a sample of up to 2,500 words, and for £90 (US$110), I’ll carry out both a line edit and a copyedit on the same section, so you can compare the two services. This includes a short editorial report containing advice you can apply to your whole book.

If you then hire me for a full edit, I will deduct the cost of the sample edit from the total amount.

Save 10% off your next edit

I offer a referral scheme, by which you and a fellow author or business can enjoy 10% off your next edit! Simply refer a potential client to me, and if they hire me for a full edit or proofread, they will get 10% off their first edit. What’s more, you will also get 10% off your next edit or proofread. Everyone’s a winner!

Please read my contract of services for full details of what to expect regarding service, payment and contractual arrangements.