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debbydesmond

Debby

@debbydesmond
4.8(25)

Level 1

DEVELOPMENTAL BOOK EDITOR

United Kingdom
English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Dutch
About me
I’m a versatile professional book editor with over seven years of hands on experience helping writers develop, refine, and polish their manuscripts. I work across developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading, with a strong focus on structure, clarity, pacing, character development, consistency, grammar, and readability. I work with both fiction and nonfiction, always taking care to preserve the author’s voice, style, and creative intent. Over the years, I’ve worked with first time authors as well as experienced writers, supporting them at different stages.... Read more

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debbydesmond
Debby
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Average response time: 1 hour

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Developmental Editing
I will developmental edit, romance novel editor, dark fantasy, mystery or thriller book
4.8(23)
Beta Reading
I will do beta reader, romance beta reader, and provide honest feedback
5.0(2)

25 Reviews
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.8
  • Value of delivery
    4.8
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    danieljames343

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Working with this book editor was an excellent experience from start to finish. They did a fantastic job editing my fictional book, improving the flow, clarity, pacing, and overall readability while preserving my unique writing style and the heart of the story.

    $50

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

    Helpful?
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    No
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    sd_williams

    GB

    United Kingdom

    4.7

    This was my first time working with Debby and I found her to be easy to communicate with and very polite. The few issues that did crop up were quickly dealt with and the final proof was of a good standard. She understood what I needed from the edit and kept to my brief. She's someone I'd definitely work with again.

    $100-$200

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    pdm2000

    CA

    Canada

    5

    Excellent, extensive analysis of my story. Beta report lists what is good and what needs work for each chapter, including reader's reaction and suggestions for improvement and many other points. Report gave me a lot of things to think about. Would recommend.

    $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    thetwinmusic

    CA

    Canada

    3.7

    It was a pleasure working with Debby. I like the way she edited my manuscript and made the story smoother and tigher.

    $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    mitchell_krane

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Great experience working with this seller. Communication was clear, professional, and the work was delivered as expected. I’m very satisfied with the service.

    $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No