Are you a storyteller too?

I know it’s both a fight and the best thing ever. And I’ve been through the trenches, so I can help you navigate and come out on top with something stellar. I’m your ally, your coven mate, your fellow survivor, your wingwoman. Let’s get your book into the world.

I am a fiction editor specializing in speculative stories and SUPER specializing in YA speculative. You can rest easy that you’re in capable hands with me. I earned my degree in English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology from the University of Colorado, Summa Cum Laude with highest marks, and now I am a respected member of the Editorial Freelancers Association.

As I mentioned, I wrote, proofread, and published my own debut book, which went on to receive the Catholic Writers Guild’s Seal of Approval, a mark of excellence and professionalism, as well as high acclaim from readers, including Corinna Turner, the Carnegie-nominated author of the I Am Margaret series. I’ve done the same with my latest novel, Done, which Allison Spooner, the award-wining author of The Lost Girl: A Neverland Story, said was “so sharp it cuts straight to your soul.” I’ve got the know-how and the drive to help your novel do the same.

Here’s what some of the awesome people I’ve worked with have to say.

“She provided a comforting presence that welcomed me to the life of publishing…Anything she touches becomes better than it could ever imagine…phenomenal work that left me speechless.” —Edith Calzadillas Sotelo, highly praised romantasy author of Long Live the Queen and All Hail the Queen

“Gabriella Batel did a wonderful job editing my new children’s picture book! I would highly recommend her services to new writers.”—Angela Lano, children’s author

“An invaluable ally to any writer looking to elevate their craft. Thanks to her insightful, color-coded feedback, my story became much clearer, and the revision process was faster and easier.”—Santiago Muguiro Olagaray, high fantasy author

“Gabriella has been excellent to work with! She’s offered me plenty of tools to improve my storyline and structure. It’s also great that she was willing to take my faith into account. I would highly recommend working with her. “— Kiah De La Garza, science fiction author

“Gabriella was fantastic! I needed a beta reader and was feeling overwhelmed, but she stepped in and helped me identify major plot holes in my novel. She was absolutely worth it—without her, my story wouldn’t have progressed the way it did. Her method of highlighting areas for improvement was incredibly helpful, and I loved her thoughtful summary of her impressions. I truly enjoyed working with her. If you need a beta reader or editor, Gabriella is the person to go to!” —Frank Ravanelli, high fantasy author of Pages of the Anduir

Come join us. We’d love to have you.

How to get started:

Each manuscript is unique, which means each one needs custom care and game plan—and often a custom estimate. For all that, as well as questions about each service and which one might be for you, reach out to me!

Below is a handy overview, though. I hope to see you soon.

(Quick note: No pro-abortion or explicit sexual content please.)

Meet Your Mentor (Book Coaching)

You and I will walk through every step together, from brainstorming to outlining to playing out a scene. Your manuscript doesn’t even have to be written; it could be just a baby seed. I’m there.

($40 per 40-minute session, or $60 per hour)

Preparing the Tribute (Professional Beta Read)

I’ll read your manuscript and give you solid points about how it can stand on its strongest legs.

($5 per 1,000 words)

Battle Strategy (Developmental Editing)

Here’s where we’ll get into the fray: examine the raw diamond of your manuscript, dissect what works, and come up with a step-by-step plan of attack to whip the story into its best shape.

Contact me for a custom estimate.

Dose of Magic (Line Editing)

We’ll look at every single sentence and make it glow and sparkle. You’ve got a star-striking picture in your head. Let’s get that beauty onto the paper.

Contact me for a custom estimate.

Fine Surgery (Copy Editing)

I’ll go through and weed out any errors in grammar, punctuation, typography, consistency, and sentence structure. Your manuscript is going to be sharp as tacks after this.

Contact me for a custom estimate.

Final Victory (Proofreading)

I’ll hawkeye your manuscript one last time to make sure that your creation goes into the world shining.

Contact me for a custom estimate.

Interior Design (Formatting)

Your story’s a work of art—it should dress the part! I’ll be your book’s personal stylist so readers are wowed by each and every page.

$275 per custom project