Rebecca Downton Editing

Fiction editing for any stage of your novel-writing journey.

My Services

Helping your stories shine with care and precision.

Developmental Editing

With detailed scene-by-scene feedback, I’ll help you shape your novel’s plot, pacing, and flow for maximum impact.

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shallow focus photography of books
Proofreading

The last step before you hit print. The final proofread is here to catch typos and small errors so your writing feels polished and smooth.

A deep dive into your manuscript. Line-by-line editing to refine language, clarity, and consistency throughout your novel.

Copyediting
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person holding red pencil writing on white paper
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a person writing on a piece of paper next to a laptop

Meet Rebecca

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house above cliff beside shore

I've really enjoyed working with Rebecca. She is always thorough with her material. I feel like she understands me as a writer with a vision, and really works with my project to its best potential.

I.E.D. Montague

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open book beside white ceramic teacup on saucer

★★★★★