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Professional Editor, Business/Academic Writer, and Author Coach
Debbie B.

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Hi, I'm Debbie B. I'm a professional editor with two specialties: academic and business writing, and manuscripts (fiction and nonfiction). My past experience includes being an award-winning editor of a business journal, the editor of a lifestyle magazine, and before that, a news writer and columnist.

I'm knowledgeable in AP, APA, MLA and the Chicago Manual of Style. Citations, footnotes, charts, figures, and graphs are no problem for me!

I have discovered that to be a truly impactful tutor,...

Hi, I'm Debbie B. I'm a professional editor with two specialties: academic and business writing, and manuscripts (fiction and nonfiction). My past experience includes being an award-winning editor of a business journal, the editor of a lifestyle magazine, and before that, a news writer and columnist.

I'm knowledgeable in AP, APA, MLA and the Chicago Manual of Style. Citations, footnotes, charts, figures, and graphs are no problem for me!

I have discovered that to be a truly impactful tutor, listening is the most important thing I can do: to observe how the student (school-aged or adult) uses language and to discern his or her style so that it can be communicated naturally and easily in writing.

In addition to tutoring writing, communications, desktop publishing, etc. I am also an author coach, where I teach various aspects of publishing such as book formatting, uploading to self-publishing platforms like Amazon KDP, querying publishers and literary agents, writing a synopsis and bio, and building an author platform.

You will find me to be reliable, friendly, and helpful. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule your first session. I look forward to hearing from you!

Debbie B.

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Brooklyn College
Psychology

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Approved Subjects

ACT English

ACT English

As a professional writer and former news editor, I am able to convey to students the need to understand grammar, sentence structure, and style. These are some of the areas in which a student needs proficiency in order to master the ACT English Test. I also explain to students that they should be confident when they believe the correct response is that "no change" needs to be made to the sentence or passage.
Career Development

Career Development

I have a BA in Psychology and was the director of HR for a New York City governmental agency where I handled recruitment, interviewed candidates, reviewed resumes and cover letters, and hired staff. I also coached employees, management and executives in how to position themselves for promotional opportunities. As an editor, I help job seekers improve their resumes and write killer cover letters. I also provide real-life tips and role-playing for the interview process.
Desktop Publishing

Desktop Publishing

I'm a nine-time, award-winning author and professional editor who has worked on hundreds of articles, research papers, dissertations and books (manuscripts) spanning all genres in fiction and nonfiction. I coach authors on the development of their story arc, character development, dialogue, etc.; how the publishing industry works; how to query literary agents and publishers; formatting their manuscripts; building an author platform; and how to self-publish.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

Career editor and best-selling author with substantial experience in coaching fiction authors. This includes issues like plotting, pacing, continuity, story arcs, and world-building, as well as how to successfully and beautifully write a novel via "pantsing." Knowledgeable in how to find and query agents, how to market fiction, and how and when to decide to self-publish.
Grammar

Grammar

I'm a professional editor who is able to identify and fix grammatical errors such as problems with commas and semicolons, incorrect sentence structure, inconsistent verb tense, improper capitalization and many other issues. I've edited hundreds of articles, research papers, dissertations and books (manuscripts), and can give you tips that will improve your writing. I have been a news writer, columnist and the editor of a business journal and a lifestyle magazine. I'm also a six-time author of both fiction and nonfiction.
Linguistics

Linguistics

Linguistics professional with expertise in all areas of written communication. This includes grammar, syntax, punctuation, vocabulary, style and format. Background in editing theses and dissertations, research papers, job and college applications, personal statements, etc. Deep developmental edits in all types of manuscripts, articles and papers; fiction and nonfiction included.
Marketing

Marketing

I have over 20 years of experience in marketing and PR, which includes writing press releases, building a media list, and identifying a wide variety of opportunities for seeking brand exposure. My blog, created in 2016, has been an excellent platform to market myself as a writer and photographer and has increased my reach several times over. I also have a substantial amount of experience in ecommerce, having built my business on Etsy and Redbubble. I am excited to pass this knowledge onto students.
Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows

Editor with excellent knowledge of the nuances of MS Word when it comes to style and formatting for a variety of documents. This includes manuscripts, theses and dissertations, peer-reviewed articles, etc. Specific expertise includes headers, tables of contents, footnotes/references/citations, and formatting for printed books as well as ebooks.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

As a professional editor and award-winning author, I have deep experience in using MS Word. When it comes to helping students write their papers, an article, a book, or any other material, I am able to demonstrate the many different tools available in Word. It is a highly versatile program and many students are surprised at what they can accomplish with it.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I've proofread and edited hundreds of book manuscripts, articles, research papers, capstones, resumes, cover letters and dissertations. This includes correcting grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation, POV (point of view), tense, vocabulary, etc. in both nonfiction and academic material as well as fiction and poetry.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Led discussion groups at the university level about the publishing industry. Gave presentations to community organizations about being an author, and topics such as marketing and PR. Interviewed on public radio about being an author, with particular emphasis on contemporary jazz (the topic of my blog).
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

My method of tutoring for SAT Writing is simple: I help the student break down each sentence, then together we re-word or re-arrange it to further understand its structure. I believe that 'playing with language' makes it fun and easier to learn.
Writing

Writing

Editor, author coach and nine-time author (in fiction and nonfiction) with a background in news writing! My specialties include academic and business writing. I'm also an expert in self-publishing and extremely knowledgeable about the traditional publishing world as well. I've been an active blogger since 2016.
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Debbie is wonderful!

Debbie was fantastic to work with. She was very polite, and nice to talk to. Debbie helped me with everything I needed, as well as found a small error I have been making consistently for over 10 years with APA format, that none of my professors caught. I highly recommend Debbie to anyone considering tutoring.

Nina, 1 lesson with Debbie

Smart and highly competent

Debbie immediately understood the issue I was having with my project and knew how to help. She provided additional resources, worked quickly, and fixed my documents. Debbie is kind, friendly, and knows her stuff! I'll be back if I need further assistance.

Dr, 1 lesson with Debbie

The voice of experience

I was a true amateur on Amazon KDP but Debbie not only knew the subject, she explained it well. Thanks Debbie. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone.

Matt, 11 lessons with Debbie

Amazing mentor!

Debbie was a big help! Not only did she help me figure out what I need to work on, but she helped me build my confidence! I am so excited to continue to work with her and to have her as a mentor in my writing career! Thank you Debbie!!

Bryanna, 2 lessons with Debbie

Patient tutor

Debbie is very patient to teach me how to manage and make my program notes more organized and professional. Debbie also taught me to put the paper in more written form. It’s very helpful.

Qiu, 1 lesson with Debbie

Hydroviews

Debbie was very helpful in giving me insights and information on the necessary steps of preparation, editing and publication. Look forward to working with her more as the process moves along.

Jack, 1 lesson with Debbie

Amazing!

Debbie is Great! I'm glad I had the time to speak with Debbie. Debbie provided suggestions as well as additional information I needed for the planning stages of my IRB Proposal. I gained valuable tips as well as skills to implement in the future. Thanks! - Sofia B.

Sofia, 1 lesson with Debbie

Very Insightful

Debbie was very helpful in offering Ideas that I had not thought of when going over components of two IRB proposal assignments. I would definitely seek help from her again in the future!

Kate, 1 lesson with Debbie

Resume and Cover Letter Review

I took a tutoring session with Debbie and we reviewed both my resume and cover letter. Debbie gave excellent feedback on ways to make these documents stand out. This included rearranging sentences and changing a few words to allow more of my personality to show. She also caught my small grammar mistakes that were easy to miss. After that one tutoring session I was able to finalize my resume and cover letter and send them out the same day.

Juliana, 1 lesson with Debbie

Patient and expert with essay writing

In one one-hour session Debbie helped me turn a rough disorganized outline into a full 1500 word essay! In just two sessions Debbie helped me complete and feel confident with my first medical ethics essay! I was completely lost before my first session and now I feel great about my essay and the process of writing an ethical philosophy essay. I will definitely be working with her again

Madeline, 8 lessons with Debbie
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