Hello! I’m Cat.

Editor with 10 years' experience in commercial and genre fiction at HarperCollins, Titan Books and more

  • “I was blown away by how well Cat understood both the voice and the structure of the story (as well as her attention to detail!). I know it's a better book for her being a part of it”

    Phoenicia Rogerson, author of Herc

  • “Her comments were comprehensive and insightful and I’d highly recommend her”

    Louise Jensen, author of The Intruders

  • “As a literary agent, working with Cat on Kings of Avalier and the Cursed Fae Series was an absolute pleasure! She’s got a sharp eye for detail and truly understands the YA market. If you’re looking for an editor who’s easy to work with and can elevate your project, I highly recommend her!”

    Meire Dias, agent at Bookcase Literary Agency

  • “Cat is a keen, kind and dynamic editor with a super quick turnaround. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any novelist needing editorial help at any stage of their writing process.”

    C. J. Skuse, author of Sweetpea, recently adapted for TV by Sky Atlantic

  • “I worked with Cat for several years. She's rigorous and accurate and a stickler for detail. I'd recommend her to anyone requiring editing, copy editing or proofing.”

    Jodi Taylor, author of The Chronicles of St Mary’s series

  • “Cat was amazing to work with on my Kings of Avalier series. As an editor her suggestions really brought a depth to the series that I could not have done alone. She was great to work with!" ”

    Leia Stone, author of Wolf Girl

  • “Cat is a brilliant editor, always highly communicative and collaborative and offering smart, insightful notes. I feel very lucky to have had her working alongside my authors on their books”

    Maddalena Cavaciuti, agent at David Higham Associates

  • “I would highly recommend Cat to any author looking for an editor with a high level of experience, competence, and expertise in structural and developmental editing.”

    Karin Nordin, author of Sweet Little Lies

  • “Cat was quick to spot any factual errors, as well as working to ensure the effectiveness of every word, fine-tuning them to the fullest of their meaning, while never interfering with author style. Where there were problems she offered solutions and her dedication to the work was extraordinary. I cannot recommend her highly enough”

    Siobhan MacGowan, author of The Trial of Lotta Rae

  • “Cat is sharp-eyed, detail-orientated, and has a knack for making suggestions that strengthen all aspects of a manuscript – plot, structure, and character. She is a consummate professional who loves the work, and always makes the book better”

    Una McCormack, New York Times bestselling science-fiction author of over twenty novels

  • “Cat has world-class expertise as an editor: a deep understanding of good storytelling, an incisive mind, an absolute thoroughness, and a wonderful charm and gentleness. I can't recommend her highly enough”

    Meg Davis, agent at Ki Agency

  • “Cat is a smart and insightful editor with a wealth of knowledge on - or a willingness to become familiar with! - any number of obscure topics. Her suggestions were always helpful, allowing me to see the manuscript with a fresh eye, and I'm delighted to recommend her to other writers at any stage of their professional journey”

    Ally Wilkes, author of All the White Spaces

  • “I really enjoyed working with Cat on the manuscript for my debut novel. Her attention to detail is fantastic and she was such a great support to me during my journey to publication”

    Roxie Key, author of The Deadly Spark

  • “Cat’s suggestions brought clarity and depth to the characters and plot. I couldn’t have asked for a more insightful, professional, and supportive editor”

    Julie Hall, author of Cold Hearted

  • “Cat is a talented fiction editor and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her. Efficient, thorough, and perceptive, she helped to shape my novel into its final draft and always communicated well in the process. It was a pleasure to work with her”

    Ellen Wiles, author of The Invisible Crowd

About Me

I have over 10 years' experience working in-house with various publishers, most recently as commissioning editor at HarperCollins' HQ imprint.

I have up-to-date knowledge of the current publishing market and specialize in crime and thriller, fantasy, romance, contemporary fiction, horror and science fiction. The books I've edited include the Sunday Times bestselling Herc by Phoenicia Rogerson, Louise Jensen's The Intruders, Grady Hendrix's The Final Girl Support Group and Karin Nordin's Sweet Little Lies

I'd be delighted to work together and improve your book, whether you're just beginning your writing journey, or are almost ready to approach agents or to self-publish. I offer several services for whatever stage your manuscript is at, including manuscript assessments, developmental edits, line edits, and proofreads. My focus is collaboration: working together to bring out the very best in your manuscript, and providing a helping hand to support you every step of the way.

Services

Development Edit

A comprehensive edit that provides a detailed editorial letter covering broad elements of your manuscript including style, plot, structure, voice and characterisation, and tracked suggestions on the manuscript itself. These will give specific feedback on the nitty gritty of your writing, covering elements such as suggestions to improve word choice, sentence structure, dialogue, and consistency. Edits are followed by a 1-hour video call where we can discuss the editorial notes, or anything else publishing-related you choose.

Manuscript Assessment

A broad overview of your manuscript discussing elements including plot, structure, style, voice and characterisation, given in a detailed editorial letter of 6-10 pages. Edits are followed by a 1-hour video call where we can discuss the editorial notes, or anything else publishing-related you choose.

Proofread

This is the final stage of editing and is designed to make sure no stray typos get through before publication. I'd send your manuscript back with the errors marked up in track changes, along with a style sheet detailing style/spelling options used in the manuscript.

Line Edit

A line-by-line check on your manuscript covering elements such as word choice, phrasing, dialogue, consistency and pace. Edits are followed by a 1-hour video call where we can discuss the editorial notes, or anything else publishing-related you choose.

Query Package Assessment

A thorough check at your query letter and synopsis, including feedback focusing on pace and clarity. I’d also proofread the first 10,000 words of your manuscript.

Get in Touch!

If you’re a writer or publisher and would like to use my services, please get in touch!