Make your story irresistible
Craft a novel that readers
can’t put down
You already know the story you want to write.
You know your characters, you feel those emotional beats, and you’re excited to plant those details that will swoop back into the narrative in unexpected—but fully earned—ways.
So why does actually writing it all down seem so daunting?
With years of experience shaping manuscripts, I help writers turn ideas and rough drafts into great stories. My personalized guidance is designed to help you elevate your storytelling, no matter what phase of the writing process you find yourself in.
You’re already in love with your ideas. You can get readers to fall in love with them, too.
Cozy Mystery
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Regency Romance
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Historical Fiction
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Memoir
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Contemporary Romance
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Cozy Mystery | Regency Romance | Historical Fiction | Memoir | Contemporary Romance |
Editing Services
Developmental Editing
Structure your story’s pacing, rectify plot holes, ensure depth in your characters, and strengthen key themes.
Manuscript Evaluation
Get feedback that focuses exclusively on the big picture. How satisfying was the ending? Are your characters likable?
Line Editing
Address the style of your writing, focusing on issues like word choice, clarity, and tonal consistency.
Testimonials
"I hired Catherine to edit academic and professional writing of mine. She is reliable, efficient, and equal parts creative and analytic. Catherine leaves no corner unpolished, I can't recommend her enough!"
Nicollette T.
Jun 2024
“Catherine was able to synthesize information and make stellar recommendations. It is truly her gift to comprehend what the writer is saying, but understand how to express the same idea both more eloquently and clearly.”
Madeline W.
May 2024
"Catherine has done a great job! Re-hired her for a different project."
Julie H.
Jan 2025