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

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Motivating milestones for editors and proofreaders (free checklist)
13 Mar 2025

Motivating milestones for editors and proofreaders (free checklist)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Editor resources, Editor tips | 0

Do you know how many books you’ve edited? How many words you’ve proofread? Motivate yourself by tracking key editing milestones with my free checklist.

editing, milestones, proofreading
Why is editing so expensive? (and how to reduce the cost)
17 Jan 2025

Why is editing so expensive? (and how to reduce the cost)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips | 0

You’re a self-publishing author and have found your perfect editor or proofreader … then they send you a quote. Ouch! Why do editors charge so much?

editing, manuscript, proofreading, publishing
Am I the right editor or proofreader for you?
19 Sep 2024

Am I the right editor or proofreader for you?

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Books set in France | 0

Most professional editors and proofreaders don’t work with all manuscripts that come along. Discover if I’m the right editor for you.

biography, copyediting, editing, france, historical fiction, line editing, memoirs, mystery, proofreading, publishers, self-published authors, thrillers, website
What’s it like to work with an editor?
23 Aug 2024

What’s it like to work with an editor?

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Writer resources | 0

If you’re a new writer, you may wonder what it’s like to work with an editor. How long does editing take? What happens during an edit?

alli, ciep, copyediting, line editing, manuscript, proofreading
How to become a freelance editor or proofreader
11 Apr 2024

How to become a freelance editor or proofreader

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Editor resources, Editor tips, Social media for editors, Website advice for editors | 0

Starting out as a freelance editor or proofreader can be daunting. My step-by-step guide will help you through the process.

alli, ciep, editing, editor, editor website, efa, facebook, linkedin, marketing, proofreader, proofreading, social media, training, upwork, website
How to win writing contests (with writing-contest record template)
25 May 2023

How to win writing contests (with writing-contest record template)

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Publication journey | 2

You can improve your chances of getting longlisted for (or even shortlisted or winning!) a writing contest.

editing, genre, manuscript, novel, proofreading, short story, template, word limit, writing competition, writing contest
23 reasons to hire an editor or proofreader
17 Mar 2023

23 reasons to hire an editor or proofreader

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Grammar, spelling, punctuation | 2

Are you in two minds about hiring an editor for your book? Here are 23 reasons why hiring a professional editor makes sense.

consistency, copyediting, developmental editing, editing, editor, grammar, line editing, plot, proofreader, proofreading, punctuation, spelling, story structure
Line editing, copyediting and proofreading – which editor is for you?
30 Jun 2021

Line editing, copyediting and proofreading – which editor is for you?

by Debbie Emmitt | posted in: Author tips, Grammar, spelling, punctuation, Story structure, Website advice for editors | 0

You want to hire an editor, but which kind? Developmental, line or copy? Or is it a proofreader you need? My guide will help you.

copyediting, editing, fiction, line editing, proofreading, punctuation, spelling, structure, websites
Tricky Quickies 1 by Debbie Emmitt: "If you love words, you’ll love this guide. What a ridiculously helpful guide! Extremely handy to ensure you're not using the wrong word in the wrong way." Jonathan Jordan, author of Start with Story.

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