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Does your job or hobby involve writing fiction?
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How can I help you?
I offer editing for fiction stories. I will edit your books personally, I do not use AI tools. I follow the Chicago Manual of Style for US works, or the Oxford Guide to Style for UK works.
Since 2018 I have worked with four publishing companies and numerous private clients editing various genres such as romance, contemporary, erotica, historical, science-fiction, fantasy. Please see client reviews below.
I qualified with The Publishing Training Centre in 2020, so my services are to their standard. Please see the image of my achievement certificate below.
My method of editing:
I will correct:
I will also occasionally give my reaction to scenes, events or characters which have an effect on me, so that you can judge how readers would react.
What I require from you:
A Word document that has been finished as much as possible i.e. spelling, punctuation and grammar corrected, the story completed with no unfinished sections. If the document has too many issues and errors and I can’t work with it, I'll send it back to you with no charge, so you can finish it completely before asking again for my editing.
Payment is in full when you send your document.
Since 2018 I have worked with four publishing companies and numerous private clients editing various genres such as romance, contemporary, erotica, historical, science-fiction, fantasy. Please see client reviews below.
I qualified with The Publishing Training Centre in 2020, so my services are to their standard. Please see the image of my achievement certificate below.
My method of editing:
I will correct:
- Grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Readability issues such as repetition, use of incorrect words, redundant words and awkward phrasing.
- Big chunks of too much information given all at once, which are known as ‘info dumps.’
- Plot holes, scenes which don’t work, need removing or extending, uneven pace.
- Characters behaving unrealistically or inconsistently, including implausible dialogue.
- Head hopping between characters, or if too many characters are given point of view.
I will also occasionally give my reaction to scenes, events or characters which have an effect on me, so that you can judge how readers would react.
What I require from you:
A Word document that has been finished as much as possible i.e. spelling, punctuation and grammar corrected, the story completed with no unfinished sections. If the document has too many issues and errors and I can’t work with it, I'll send it back to you with no charge, so you can finish it completely before asking again for my editing.
Payment is in full when you send your document.
My Reviews from clients:
Christie Gordon, best selling author of M/M romance. https://christiegordon.com/ "I have worked with Catherine on numerous novels and her guidance has helped me to become a better writer. Her knowledge of the craft along with her constructive criticism has aided in bringing my characters to life and fixing any plot holes in my stories. I hope to work with her on many more books to come."
Ann Raina, author of unique erotic romance. annraina.org/ “Catherine doesn’t only edit with much skill but also with her heart. Most importantly for me, though, she lets me know with comments how scenes affect her. As an expert, she thus gives me information about how later readers might evaluate my book. For me, she is the perfect editor.”
Pippa Newnton, author of cosy mysteries. Pippa Newnton books "Catherine is an excellent editor. She does more than just edit, she also lets you know how she feels about scenes, making good constructive suggestions. I would not hesitate to recommend her."
Valerie J Long, author. http://www.zoe-lionheart.net/
"Catherine has been my editor for my last four books. She sent me very thorough and helpful edits and thus helped me to improve my story and my writing. I'm very positively looking forward to working with Catherine again on my next sequel."
Beth Fuller, author. https://bethfullerbooks.wordpress.com/ "Catherine is a pleasure to work with. She is efficient, meticulous, punctual and cheerful. Most importantly, she is always kind and constructive in her criticisms. I would highly recommend her."
Hope Parker, author. https://www.hopeparkerbooks.com/ "Catherine is a thorough, detailed, and kind editor. Her comments are constructive and helpful. She is easy to work with and communicates well throughout the editing process."
Christie Gordon, best selling author of M/M romance. https://christiegordon.com/ "I have worked with Catherine on numerous novels and her guidance has helped me to become a better writer. Her knowledge of the craft along with her constructive criticism has aided in bringing my characters to life and fixing any plot holes in my stories. I hope to work with her on many more books to come."
Ann Raina, author of unique erotic romance. annraina.org/ “Catherine doesn’t only edit with much skill but also with her heart. Most importantly for me, though, she lets me know with comments how scenes affect her. As an expert, she thus gives me information about how later readers might evaluate my book. For me, she is the perfect editor.”
Pippa Newnton, author of cosy mysteries. Pippa Newnton books "Catherine is an excellent editor. She does more than just edit, she also lets you know how she feels about scenes, making good constructive suggestions. I would not hesitate to recommend her."
Valerie J Long, author. http://www.zoe-lionheart.net/
"Catherine has been my editor for my last four books. She sent me very thorough and helpful edits and thus helped me to improve my story and my writing. I'm very positively looking forward to working with Catherine again on my next sequel."
Beth Fuller, author. https://bethfullerbooks.wordpress.com/ "Catherine is a pleasure to work with. She is efficient, meticulous, punctual and cheerful. Most importantly, she is always kind and constructive in her criticisms. I would highly recommend her."
Hope Parker, author. https://www.hopeparkerbooks.com/ "Catherine is a thorough, detailed, and kind editor. Her comments are constructive and helpful. She is easy to work with and communicates well throughout the editing process."