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Mar 08, 2023 05:46PM
Gabby was quick and went above and beyond anything I could've asked for. She saved me in the grammar department and even formatted the book for me! I can't wait to work with her on future projects, thank you so much Gabby!
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Hi gabby i am finishing a book which is around 20k words. let me know hw u can help. thnx.
I've commented before, but I hired Gabby again, and she provided some great last minute advice for tightening my manuscript. Another recommend. Thanks!
Self-publishing a novella for the first time and wanted an editor I could trust. I was very nervous about feedback, but Gabby was polite, respectful, and understanding of the love an author has for their work. She provided strengths as well as critical feedback, giving me enough to work on to improve my manuscript, whilst also providing the confidence I needed to keep going. Not to mention, very affordable prices, especially for authors just starting out who don't want to spend too much. Thanks Gabby :)
5 out of 5. Would recommend anyone looking to take their novel to the next level to work with Gabby.I worked with her to copy edit my historical fiction novel. I had already written four drafts and had several Beta Readers read my story. I felt like I needed another professional set of eyes on my grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and overall story pace.
Gabby reviewed my (lengthy) manuscript in 3 weeks. She provided me with an editorial letter highlighting the strengths and areas of suggested improvement and a copy of my draft with in-line edits.
Overall, her work on my novel is a gift I could not have anticipated.
Her guidance around building suspense, show vs. tell, and passive voice are insightful and I learned so much re: grammar and punctuation to help my story flow better for a reader. Not being an English major, or having written a novel before, I greatly appreciated her input.
I'd work with Gabby again and would recommend her services.
Thank you, Gabby.
Gabby's turn around on my contemporary romance was much quicker than I was expecting. Her useful information, and positive feedback enhanced my novel. I really didn't realise how much I needed her services until I read her feedback. Sound technical advicethat I will use for my other novels. I highly recommend Gabby and am hoping to work with her on my next novel.- C Weston, Author of: One Day
Gabby did a great job editing my short paranormal romance! I felt like I got a copy editor and beta reader all in one! From formatting tips to comments on plot and character, she was a big help!
Gabby was a pleasure to work with. Her beta read of my manuscript included an editorial letter and offered me the real-time reader reactions I wanted. I found the most value in her in-line notes, thoughtfully suggesting areas where I could streamline dialog tags and enhance character reactions. She prioritized my project and completed it ahead of schedule. I appreciate her help and recommend her as a conscientious and thorough beta reader.
This is the third time Gabby has beta read for me. She's that good! Great suggestions (especially for passive voice) along with in line feedback on what works and what doesn't with a quick turnaround. Recommended!
Hi AllGabby went above and beyond to make sure my book was proofread and formatted correctly. She was willing to work in a different than normal format that I needed, and was also efficient and thorough.
Highly highly recommend and will be using her for my next book.
Kara
I’ve just received Gabby’s feedback for my 50 800 word manuscript, and am really impressed.Her services were quick, detailed and mindful of my writing style.
Gabby’s suggestions lifted my story, and brought the characters to life a lot more. She also helped the story flow more smoothly.
I’m excited for future work with gceditorial! Thanks Gabby. Kind regards, Elora
My favorite beta reader and proof reader. After being burned by several others I found Gabby and now I won't go to anyone else. Gabby is through, prompt and talented at pointing out what to improve, giving examples with specific suggestions. Love her style.
If you're looking for help, then look no further. Just do it now. Message her now :)
Gabby gcdeditorial wrote: "Hello writers!I'm now taking clients for July and August for beta reading, proofreading and copy editing.
I've worked as a freelance editor and writer for five years and have a Ba in English & ..."
Hi Gabby,
Would you be interested in beta reading a short story just under 10k words that is intended to be a add-on reader magnet at the end of a main story? It is a YA/NA fantasy set in an area similar to ancient Persia. It's a continuing story about a brother and sister who have come in possession of a djinn's lamp and are on the run from an evil emperor. This short story is a sideline adventure in which they face a strange showman and his 'djinn'.
If you are interested and have any time this summer for reading it, please let me know.
Thank you!
Lori Weigler
"Gabby is an exceptional BETA reader! She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and incredibly efficient. I was amazed by her quick turnaround time! Gabby was so thorough and her words were thoughtful and considered. Her feedback was detailed and I learnt a number of new things that I can use moving forward in the publishing industry. She spotted trends in my writing that I can now fix and I’m so incredibly grateful! I can 100% recommend Gabby’s services."- Amy Gordon
Gabby is truly the best beta reader around. I have already worked with her on my previous novel and she recently read my latest manuscript of contemporary fiction. I could quickly tell the care and commitment she put into my work and it truly warmed my heart. She left amazing feedback on how I could polish up run-on sentences, dialogue tags, passive voice, and more. She put herself in the position of the reader in the best way, treating the work like an expert that also reacts in a comforting way to address my strengths and really make me feel good about the progression of my project. Throughout, she left many real-time comments of how she reacted to the humor, twists, and character progression, and those are the things that make a writer feel understood and appreciated. I will come back to Gabby for every first draft I complete. I cannot recommend her more and the price is worth every cent. Thank you so much, Gabby!
Wow, Gabby - you were brilliant! Very detailed and incredibly quick. A true pleasure to work with, and all the small details were picked up on. Thanks Gabby, I look forward to working with you again on the next book.
Thank you, Gabby. She did an amazing job proofreading my adult romantic fantasy. She picked up on things that I have missed. A quick and efficient turn around too!
Gabby's comments and the editorial letter were just what I was looking for. She pointed out some places where I could improve and gave me her thoughts on how to further develop my MC.Thank you for the edits and feedback Gabby!
I have recently worked with Gabby on beta reading, and then editing, my novella MS.I found her beta feedback incredibly helpful, positive and constructive. While many of her comments were the familar type of what was wrong and what was good, what I really appreciated was that she identified my strengths, and then suggested places where I could do more of that thing I was already good at, to further enhance my work. In my case, this is scene descriptors in historical settings. I really appreciated the additional dimension that this brought to how I revised my MS.
I also had my MS copy edited by Gabby, and found her work to the high standard that I expect from a copy edit. I always feel that copy is the hardest form of editing, because it requires the editor to straighten out problems without altering the authors voice. I felt that Gabby really understood 'my' style, and also helped make the overall tone and legibility of my work stronger.
I have just sent her my MS to proof read, and know she will do a great job, and I look forward to working with her in the future.
I paid Gabby to look at my book before it goes to line editing.She did a really good and quick job - I wish I had asked her to look at it ages ago.
It's not an easy task going through 142k manuscript. I commend Gabby for taking on this beta-reader role. She was insightful, constructive in her feedback. It will help my writing improve, and I am so grateful that I found her. I definitely will be working with her in the future. I highly recommend her services.
A wonderful beat reader - really made me a better author.Thank you again.
Gabby did the final proofread of my contemporary romance story. She is incredibly comprehensive and competent, and I would definitely work with her again. Thanks!
Gabby did a wonderful job editing my urban fantasy novel. Her feedback was thorough, highlighting areas in my manuscript where I could improve the story by leaving inline comments in my manuscript. Her editorial letter went over the strengths and weaknesses of my manuscript while providing suggestions on how I could solve some of the issues mentioned. She also sent my manuscript back sooner than initially agreed upon which was a pleasant surprise.I cannot recommend Gabby enough. Working with her was an incredible experience, and I'll reach out to her again for future projects!
Thank you, Gabby, for your incredible help and expertise.
Working with Gabby was an absolute pleasure—I couldn’t have asked for a better beta reader. Her attention to detail and insightful feedback were much appreciated as she examined every aspect of the manuscript, from the overall plot and character development to the finer points of grammar. Her keen eye for detail helped me identify areas that needed improvement, and her feedback was delivered in a thoughtful and encouraging manner. I look forward to working with her again in the future.
I am so grateful for Gabby! I decided to jump out of my comfort zone and write a short book to help teachers with their apathetic students. I was totally new to the process of writing and editing. I found Gabby on Instagram and she was so kind and super willing to help me. Her expertise was so helpful, spot on and really helped me elevate my book. Thank you, Gabby! -Anola Douglas
What can I say about Gabby. I booked her for beta read service for my debut novel 'The Dumpling Date' and it was worth every single penny. She outdid herself and not only gave suggestions about the storyline but grammar and structure as well! This definitely made my work a lot easier. Can't wait to work with her further on this project!
Hello writers,If you're looking to book me for August, get in quick because I'm filling up! Otherwise, I have availability from September onwards. My current wait time for feedback is about two to three weeks. However, I'm always happy to discuss deadlines if you're needing something quicker.
You can find out more details about my services, testimonials and portfolio on my website: gcdeditorial.wordpress.com or my instagram @gcdeditorial
If you have any questions or wish to book, please email me at gcdeditorial@outlook.com
I look forward to another great month of reading your work!
Gabby
Gabby was wonderful to work with, and I will absolutely seek her services again. I used her beta reading and copy editing services, and she provided excellent feedback in a timely manner.
As a beta reader, Gabby was amazing! She offered a free sample for her beta read services, which immediately gave me comfort and helped me trust her. She delivered the beta read within the agreed timeframe, and everything she wrote - both things she loved in my story and where I should improve -were kind, spot-on and thoughtful. I appreaciate all her feedback as well as kind comments throughout the manuscript. I will totally work with her again!
Gabby just finished copy editing my upcoming novel and she's done an amazing job. Not only she improved the readability without changing my voice, she also left really helpful comments on some issues I never knew/paid attention to. I'll also add, I really appreciated seeing lots of positive comments as well. Getting your manuscript back from an editor very much feels like receiving your assignment back from your least favourite high school teacher with that dreadful red pen. Gabby boosts your confidence twice, once by the actual work that she does to improve your manuscript, and once by pointing out all the good stuff.
I had a great experience working with Gabby on proofreading my upcoming fantasy novel. She was efficient and easy to communicate with. I would happily work with her again and recommend her to anyone needing editing services.
I had a previous issue with my line and copy editor that delayed my publishing schedule and editing process. Gabby was kind enough to change her schedule and offer her copy editing on top of her proofreading which I hired her for initially. After reading her edits and comments, I knew she was right for my manuscript which was 150k long. I had a few personal requests as well, that would help along with the editing process, and she kindly obliged. She's good at what she does. Also, her rates are reasonable and she's pleasant to work with.
Gabby has worked with me for several projects now for Beta and Copy edits. I have enjoyed her comments and found her work to be of extremely high quality. She is always available via email and happy to go over any comment or concern I have had. I especially love that in her summary not only talks about my writing but she also provides comments to teach the 'why' behind her changes.
I feel like my writing has developed since working with Gabby and I look forward to more projects in the future!
Gabby recently beta read my 105k historical fiction novel. She completed the read ahead of schedule and returned the manuscript with inline comments along with an editorial letter. Her feedback was so incredibly helpful. I have had chance to go through my work and not only implement her suggested changes, but also apply things she has taught me throughout. She really picked up on the bad habits I didn't notice I had - hopefully this is something I can take forward and fix before the manuscript gets to Gabby next time around!
Gabby has now beta read all three of my novels. There is a reason that I keep coming back to her, and it is because she always puts in the utmost care and consistency into the works that she reviews. From leaving helpful comments on tone, grammar, punctuation, character voices, and more, to nice asides showing pleasant shock or admiration to parts of important scenes, Gabby truly puts herself into the mind of a first-time reader of the manuscript at hand. Her criticisms are infinitely valuable and integral for the progression of all my novels, and I continually look forward to hearing what she has to say as I edit. I would not be able to get my manuscripts into functional shape to move forward with if not for Gabby. I have become a better writer because of her and I cannot wait for the next time we work together!
Gabby is absolutely amazing and helped me out when I was in a tight spot and needed a proof reader. I'd followed Gabby for a while online and luckily they had availability for me. They were quick, efficient and friendly. Cannot recommend Gabby enough!
Gabby was fantastic to work with! She provided detailed, thoughtful feedback that gave me valuable insights into my manuscript. Her comments were clear, constructive, and incredibly helpful in addressing key areas for improvement. She went above and beyond with her feedback, and it’s clear she truly cares about the stories she works on. I highly recommend her services to any writer looking for honest, thorough, and professional feedback.
Gabby was so easy to work with, great comms and super quick turnaround! She beta and copy edited my book, and was an absolute dream. She provided consistent feedback and editing, as well as a range of enthusiastic / valuable comments on the plot, which have all helped to improve the manuscript overall. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her services and can't wait to work with her again! Thanks so much Gabby :)
Gabby was amazing to work with! She was always quick to respond to all of my questions and gracious when I needed to push back my deadline because my own personal line edits were taking longer than I anticipated. Then, she went and got my copy edits done two weeks ahead of schedule. She's a rockstar!! I highly recommend her editing services.
'Tis good work Gabby does. I requested a beta read on an urban fantasy sequel. Though she had not read the first book in the series, she was able to pick up the basics from my input and conduct a thorough read. I received highly-detailed feedback and easy-to-reference recommendations throughout the story. No difficulty with scheduling, payment (very reasonable), or delivery. Much appreciated.
I am so thankful to have found Gabby on Instagram earlier this year. She edited my debut novel and all of her comments and tweaks made this story so much better.Highly recommend her for all your editing needs xx
I found Gabby on Instagram and she proofread my debut! Words can't express just how great she truly is. She got the manuscript back to me way before the date we agreed on, communicated with me throughout the process, and was honestly so kind!! I already know that I'll be working with her on my next books! Can't recommend her services enough!
I am so happy that I found Gabby on Instagram! She recently copy edited my next book and her work was fantastic - not only the actual edits on the manuscript but the notes of where to add more to the story. Her turnaround time was amazing. Will definitely work with Gabby again in the future!
I’m so beyond grateful for the time and effort that Gabby put I to my novel. I the feedback she provides it clear and descriptive, and she is always ready to help I’m case you don’t understand something. Definitely recommend her for your editing services!
Gabby from GCD Editorial is an absolute joy to work with. Her edits were done meticulously and in a very timely manner, and we also found she connected well with our characters. She was able to fit us well within our deadlines, and her provided style guide was super helpful as we worked through implementing her edits. After working with Gabby, not only can you expect a clean manuscript you can trust, but she is also a great cheerleader as well. She’ll definitely be our go-to editor!- Alanya J. Stuckey and Elaelah Harley
Gabby was an absolute pleasure to work with! She provided both detailed in-manuscript comments and a thoughtful editorial letter, giving me clear insights into my fantasy story from the perspective of both an experienced editor and a reader fully immersed in the genre. I especially valued the balance she struck between professional editorial insight and genuine reader reactions—her notes helped me see where the pacing, worldbuilding, and character arcs could be strengthened while also highlighting what was working well.Her experience across many manuscripts really shines through, and I found her feedback incredibly constructive, encouraging, and easy to act on. I came away from the process not only with practical improvements to make but also with renewed excitement for my book. I highly recommend Gabby’s services to any author looking for insightful, thorough, and genre-savvy beta reading and editing!
I found Gabby through Instagram and was blown away by her edits. She was constructive, kind, and had a genuine love for not only her work, but the vision as well. Gabby wasn't afraid to ask questions, point me in the right direction for improvements, and her line edits were out of this world. Add to that her incredibly reasonable rates, and it's easy to see why she has become a good friend, and cemented her position as my editor for this and any other books I write. Thank you, Gabby, for everything - you're a legend!
Gabby was absolutely incredible to work with. Her communication was prompt and professional, and I felt fully supported throughout the entire writing process. She picked up on so many things I wouldn't have even considered and made sure my manuscript was as polished and publication ready as it could be. Her rates are incredibly fair, especially for indie authors like me working with limited self-publishing budgets. On top of that, she's an Adelaide local, which makes it even more rewarding to support someone in the community. I'll be turning to Gabby for all my future projects, no question!
