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I'm your writing bestie, here to make your drafting, writing and editing journey easy (and fun)!

From drafting your novel to perfecting your manuscript with expert editing, I'm here to support you every step of the way!

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Hey there! I'm Abbie

I'm also a novelist, reader, Star Wars nerd, dog mum, Founder & Chief Editor at So You Wrote A Book. As a writer, I understand the solitary (and bloody complicated) nature of novel writing as well as the brain-exploding information online about the publishing industry. My mission is to make the drafting, writing and editing experience a more relaxed, more fun, more enriching experience for authors. I have an MA in Editing, Creative Writing & Publishing from Australia's #1 University, I have experience interning at trad publishing houses, I have hundreds of books edited under my belt, I'm an agented Writer, and I work for one of Australia’s biggest writers festivals... so I live and breathe this world daily. Basically, I care a lot, I know what I’m doing and your book is about to become my entire personality.

Abbie has truly been a delight to work with. I am a new author who has been so nervous for the next step in the writing process. I saw Abbie and knew right away she was my girl. After a few lovely emails I knew she would give me the support I needed when it came to editing. I received my first edits back recently and was blown away by what she recommended. She went about it in such a supportive but constructive way. I am so grateful to have found Abbie and that she accepted to help me with my novel. Abbie is truly amazing at what she does and will support you just the way you need to be.
— Cambry

As a first-time author, I had no idea what to expect from the editing process, but working with Abbie exceeded every possible expectation. She provided an unbelievably extensive, thorough editorial report filled with insight and actionable feedback. But even more than her expertise, it was her support and encouragement that saved my project. For the longest time, I was struggling to even like my book anymore. After reading through Abbie’s notes and making the revisions, I came away with a renewed love for my story that I hadn’t felt before. She didn't just help me fix my writing, she made it possible for my novel to truly become the best version of itself.
— Charity

Sending your work to be read, edited and analysed is a terrifying concept but Abbie has made it so enjoyable, exciting and hands down the best investment I've made in myself and my novel this year! Having somebody champion your work while also working alongside you to help it reach it's full potential has truly shifted my writing mentality and the perspective I held for my novel coming out of my fifth draft. Instead of being filled with dread at waiting to hear what could be wrong with the book, I have been so motivated to get to work and have found her suggestions and advice eye-opening and deeply valuable. Abbie is an incredible editor who honours your voice as a writer and will only help your work flourish 😊I can't wait to work with her again in the future!
— Lily

Abbie, you're amazing. I found myself beginning the journey of self-publishing and didn't know where to start when I happened upon your page for editing and proofreading services. You've not only been a constant encouragement, but also an incredible human behind the screen that pushes me to do better and polish my work in a way that doesn't feel degrading or humiliating. You've been such a gift and your touch of magic is littered amongst my pages, burned into these stories alongside me forever--and nobody deserves that level of immortality more than you!
— Kylee

Abbie was an incredible help from start to finish. I’ve never had anyone read any of my novel yet, and so was nervous to reach out for a first chapter critique - but I’m so glad I did!! Abbie has such a warm, kind demeanour, and instantly shows she both cares about your project and is determined to help you in making it its best version! The work she put in to edit my first chapter was impressive; I received so many helpful notes within the overall chapter report and line edits itself. I’ve come away with really clear, actionable points that will guide me to making better structural, developmental and prose-level changes to improve my writing. Cannot recommend enough
— Izzy

Before working with you, I was sceptical about hiring an editor because of the cost, and I wasn’t sure if I’d get genuine feedback or if it would just be AI-generated suggestions. I’m so glad I chose to work with you. You were incredibly supportive throughout the entire process, gave me valuable advice that genuinely improved my book, and helped build my confidence as a first-time author. I couldn’t have asked for a better editor, and I’d happily recommend you to any aspiring author.
— Joshua

I am so happy that I decided to use Abbie for her first chapter review. Not only was she incredibly pleasant to work with she was also very professional. I completed a questionnaire and signed a contract (which also covered no use of AI!). She was timely with her email replies. I was not expecting the wealth of information for the feedback on my first chapter. It was great to see someone have as much enthusiasm and care as I do for my own writing. Her feedback was very helpful. Not too harsh, not falsely/overly kind, a perfect balance. I would highly recommend working with this lovely human on any and all aspects of your writing. It is evident she has a great love (and talent) for editing and writing and her touch can only aid any writer.
— Sarah

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I'm your writing bestie, here to make your drafting, writing and editing journey easy (and fun)!

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Editing & Proofreading

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