I will edit your book with developmental editing for fiction and nonfiction

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It takes a village to raise a story

With an MFA in Creative Writing and 20 years of experience, I help writers refine ideas, craft compelling stories, and navigate the publishing world. Whether you need manuscript critiques, personalize...

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Over deze dienst

My name is Libby and I work with writers to find the gold hidden in their books.


Having worked in developmental editing for going on two decades, I know now that every story has a heartbeat. It often just takes the right person to discover it. I'm an expert at looking into what your story wants to be, then revealing precisely how to get there.


My Approach:


  • Deep story analysis that goes beyond surface fixes.
  • Helping you shape characters that will never leave the reader.
  • Structural re-plotting to strengthen pacing and form.
  • Targeted sentence-level editorial commentary that refines language, rhythm, and clarity.
  • Clear editorial roadmaps with prioritized next steps.
  • Honest feedback that respects your vision.


Why Authors Choose Me:


  • 20 years experience transforming manuscripts in all genres.
  • Macro view of the story over line editing.
  • A track record of helping writers become published authors.
  • Clear description of what to change and why.
  • Skill-building strategy for your future projects.


Perfect If You're:

  • Wrestling with a draft still finding its shape.
  • Seeking some honest advice from someone who gets storytelling.
  • Ready for guidance that shows the way forward.


Let's get starte

Taal:

Engels

Genre:

Actie

Avontuur

Bedrijfsmanagement

Kinderboeken

Educatie

Doelgroep :

Algemene lezers

Kinderen

Tiener/jongvolwassene

POV:

Eerste persoon

Derde persoon beperkt

Niveau van complexiteit:

Eenvoudig / gemakkelijk te lezen

Stem:

Verhalend

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    creiserphd

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    Libby's assignment was Developmental Editing of a 60k-word novel in rough draft form. I received two files from Libby, several days before the deadline. A markup of the manuscript included very specific, very thorough, with tracked edits and many marginal comments, all very specific. A “reflection letter”...

    US$ 400-US$ 600

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    13 dagen

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    naomi1960

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    Libby James really guided us through the editing process in an orderly, understandable manner. Excellent editor to work with on my novella! I appreciated how spot-on her comments were, ringing true in a critique that varied from the smaller word to the larger context. I recommend her for any writer,...

    US$ 100-US$ 200

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    12 dagen

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    Ja
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    shawntabai

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    5

    I wish the first beta reader I'd had for my novel was as thoughtful, kind, and insightful with their feedback as Libby was. 😅 Libby's advice was specific, constructive, and right on the nose, and her earnest and unpresuming style made the critique of my baby much less scary.

    US$ 50-US$ 100

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    5 dagen

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    stevenmorris260

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    5

    Love working with LJ. This is the second book I asked for her to help with structural editing. She gives fantastic insight that orients me and helps me figure out my next steps. This second book she helped me with worked even better from my perspective, since we both understood better what to expect from one another.

    US$ 200-US$ 400

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    3 weken geleden

    Looptijd

    Nuttig?
    Ja
    Geen
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    emmeha

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    5

    Hi! It was such a delight to work with Libby. She was quick to respond and quick to deliver developmental and line feedback for the beginning of my novel. I found her very supportive, insightful, and knowledgable about the craft and business of writing. I'll certainly be returning for more of her help in the future and recommend you utilize her talents!

    US$ 100-US$ 200

    Prijs

    3 dagen

    Looptijd

    Nuttig?
    Ja
    Geen
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  • Communicatieniveau van de freelancer
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    5
  • Waarde van de levering
    5
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  • C

    creiserphd

    US

    Verenigde Staten

    5

    Libby's assignment was Developmental Editing of a 60k-word novel in rough draft form. I received two files from Libby, several days before the deadline. A markup of the manuscript included very specific, very thorough, with tracked edits and many marginal comments, all very specific. A “reflection letter”...

    US$ 400-US$ 600

    Prijs

    13 dagen

    Looptijd

    Nuttig?
    Ja
    Geen
  • N

    naomi1960

    US

    Verenigde Staten

    Lopende samenwerking
    5

    Libby James really guided us through the editing process in an orderly, understandable manner. Excellent editor to work with on my novella! I appreciated how spot-on her comments were, ringing true in a critique that varied from the smaller word to the larger context. I recommend her for any writer,...

    US$ 100-US$ 200

    Prijs

    12 dagen

    Looptijd

    Nuttig?
    Ja
    Geen
  • S
    image-docs

    shawntabai

    US

    Verenigde Staten

    Lopende samenwerking
    5

    I wish the first beta reader I'd had for my novel was as thoughtful, kind, and insightful with their feedback as Libby was. 😅 Libby's advice was specific, constructive, and right on the nose, and her earnest and unpresuming style made the critique of my baby much less scary.

    US$ 50-US$ 100

    Prijs

    5 dagen

    Looptijd

    Nuttig?
    Ja
    Geen
  • S
    image-docs

    stevenmorris260

    US

    Verenigde Staten

    Lopende samenwerking
    5

    Love working with LJ. This is the second book I asked for her to help with structural editing. She gives fantastic insight that orients me and helps me figure out my next steps. This second book she helped me with worked even better from my perspective, since we both understood better what to expect from one another.

    US$ 200-US$ 400

    Prijs

    3 weken geleden

    Looptijd

    Nuttig?
    Ja
    Geen
  • E
    image-docs

    emmeha

    US

    Verenigde Staten

    5

    Hi! It was such a delight to work with Libby. She was quick to respond and quick to deliver developmental and line feedback for the beginning of my novel. I found her very supportive, insightful, and knowledgable about the craft and business of writing. I'll certainly be returning for more of her help in the future and recommend you utilize her talents!

    US$ 100-US$ 200

    Prijs

    3 dagen

    Looptijd

    Nuttig?
    Ja
    Geen