Expertise
With five years' experience of developmental and copy editing, as well as a postgraduate degree in literature and medieval studies, I can help develop character arcs, unearth your novel's themes, and provide assistance in world-building and period research for historical and fantasy titles.
Or, if none of that appeals, I can just give your manuscript a quick polish before publication, because no-one likes the feeling of opening their copy of their first printed book and finding typos you could have sworn you'd checked for.
Sometimes, all that's needed is a second pair of eyes, and with my two-round copy-editing structure, you can be sure that you haven't introduced any new errors into a manuscript by accident while the first set were getting fixed.
Whether you are working on a contemporary cozy mystery series, the next grand fantasy epic or a Regency romance, I can help develop your manuscript into the best version of itself it can be.
Specialties
- Historical Fiction
- Non-contemporary romance
- Fantasy
- Mystery
Services & Pricing
Developmental Editing
Big-picture feedback on structure, plot, character development, pacing, and narrative arc.
- Detailed editorial letter
- Manuscript markup
- Follow-up consultation
Copy Editing
Sentence-level refinement focusing on clarity, flow, style, and language use.
- Tracked changes in manuscript
- Style sheet included
- One round of revisions
Sample edits available upon request. Typical turnaround: 2-4 weeks depending on manuscript length.
Testimonials
Catriona's developmental edits are always both insightful and very thorough.
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