Francesca Bell is a freelance editor, writer, proofreader, and book coach, and the founder of Bell Literary Services. She works primarily on long-form manuscripts in development—including memoir, novels, dual-perspective narratives, and substantive nonfiction—helping clients shape early drafts and interview material into cohesive, well-structured manuscripts. While much of her recent work has focused on narrative projects, she remains open to a wide range of written materials across genres and formats.

Her editorial work also extends beyond traditional manuscripts. Francesca has applied the same structural precision to database organization and web-based content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and readability across platforms. This crossover between manuscript editing and digital environments has given her a strong understanding of what reads well in any written context—whether on a website, within a content system, or on the page of a book.

Many of her projects are private or confidential and cannot be publicly displayed; however, she is happy to provide representative sample edits that reflect the depth and clarity of her approach. Through Bell Literary Services, she collaborates with a trusted network of proofreaders, formatters, designers, and specialized editors to coordinate expanded support when projects require it.

“My passion is fostering connection and understanding through language.”

You can find her on LinkedIn and Upwork.