PROFESSIONAL

BOOK EDITING


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EDITING SERVICES FOR EVERY STAGE OF THE PROCESS.

MINDFUL RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDANCE ON SELF-PUBLISHING AND TRAD PUBLISHING.

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developmental edting

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line editing

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copy editing

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proofreading

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assessments ~ developmental edting ~ line editing ~ copy editing ~ proofreading ~

FICTION AND NONFICTION WELCOME!

Hey! I’m Abbey!

I’m a big fan of good stories and an even bigger fan of great storytellers! I’m here for whatever you need…and so is Peach, my dog :)

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

  • "I heard horror stories of authors who had editors that tore up their work and had them crying in their pillow at night. Of authors who had to argue with their editors about making suggested changes because the editor wanted them to change the heart of the story. Needless to say, I put off hiring an editor for seven years. I NEVER SHOULD HAVE WAITED! From the sample edit Abbey did for me, I appreciated her style. She is Christian and understands romance. She got me. I hired her for a developmental editor of my current 80,000-word novel and was beyond thrilled with the report and comments I got back. I laughed and cried and agreed with her. (YES! No tears in the pillow, folks!) Not to say she loved my novel and poured on the praise. The book had serious problems! (Whiny love interest. Flat character arc. Plotline that didn't go anywhere.) She must have commented with the word "Cheesy" 100x. Of course it stung (I'm human), but I AGREED WITH HER EVERY TIME because I knew she wanted the novel to be the best it could be. Not mediocre. Not okay. And guess what? At the end of the day, I want a heart-thrilling novel too! The best part of working with Abbey is that she suggested changes with RESPECT. She sees into the heart of the story and recognizes what I'm trying to say. She tries to improve MY novel; not impart her own idea of how the story should go. Also, Abbey is HONEST. She won't say something to make you feel good. She's frank and blunt. She knows the market and wants your book to be stellar. She wants the characters to shine, the plotline to sizzle, and readers to be enamored. After working with Abbey, I AM A BETTER AUTHOR. I look forward to working with Abbey again!!!"

  • ​"As a new author, Abbey was very easy to work with. Quick to respond, patient, kind and very encouraging. She's definitely the one that you want, you won't regret it!"

  • "Abbey did such an amazing job editing my book. Her grammar and line edits gave my writing great flow and clarity and her comments were extremely helpful and insightful. Abbey is kind, thorough, and professional, and my book has no doubt benefited greatly from her work. I would absolutely recommend her services!"

  • "Abbey gets the highest of marks. She responsive, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable. She quickly pointed out things that helped sharpen the story. Her editorial letter was spot on and she became willing to help an even bigger problem that will require a lot of rewrites and a deeper dive. She was straight forward and didn't hold anything back, which was the kick in the pants I needed. I recommend her highly and without reservation. But don't steal her too long, I need her back for my revision."

  • "Abbey is a true professional when it comes to editing—she is simply the best! She is a great communicator and kept me up-to-date with everything. I loved what she did to my manuscript—it is a brighter, easier-to-read, professional version of what I sent her. I would highly recommend Abbey for any editing role. When I finish my next book, I'm so happy that we can work together again. Thank you, Abbey!!"

  • "I had several editors go through my work before I found Abbey. She is by far the best editor I have ever dealt with. She was a lot more professional than the other editors. She didn't overcharge me for her work, the pricing was extremely fair. In the end, she went above and beyond what I paid her for. She even helped me work out some of the possible plot holes in the story line. I definitely recommend her as an editor."

  • "I loved working with Abbey! She is so talented and gave me great insight into improving my manuscript. She was very responsive and answered all of my questions that I had as a first time author. I highly recommend her!"

  • "Where do I even begin? Abbey is your girl! I was a complete newbie, and she walked me through every step of the way. She did developmental, line edits, and copy editing for me. All of which I saw elevated my manuscript to new levels that I would never have dreamed of arriving to if I did this by myself. She met with me on zoom twice, always answered my questions, and was the hard coach I needed to produce my best work. Abbey truly is the best, and if I ever write a book again, I couldn't imagine using anyone else but her!"

  • "I selected Abbey to work with because I felt she would understand the Christian perspective of my story and keep an open mind! I was not wrong! She did a wonderful job with my copy edit, challenged my thinking, and gave great insight to how a reader would perceive what I was trying to relay. She helped smooth out the bumps and pulled everything together…made my manuscript come alive without changing my message. Thank you so much, Abbey. I hope to one day work with you again. Godbless~"

  • Could not have asked for a better person to help with my book. This project is so dear to me and Abbey met me every step of the way. The developmental edit process was a breeze with her help and I can't wait to work with her more on this project and even hopefully on future projects. Abbey has an amazing way with words and imagery and truly helped me process through some very hard/tricky subjects with ease. She also gave me very helpful advice to make sure that the flow of read was fluid from a readers perspective. Abbey really is amazing at what she does.

  • Abbey offered thoughtful, clearly explained feedback that always pointed back to specific examples in my manuscript. Her notes were well organized and easy to trust and act on. Her personable, friendly manner made the whole process a breeze.

  • Abbey is a pro, with thorough work, clear communication, and effective collaboration. She helped me understand which aspects of my writing and project needed the most work so I could write a book that impacted my desired audience. I'll work with her again, for sure.