Hi! I'm Cat
I started working as an editor in 2010. Since then, I've worked with clients from all over the world while building my business through positive word-of-mouth and recommendations. I pride myself on being a friendly and sympathetic editor, providing clear and actionable feedback, and my keen eye for detail. My mission is making your writing shine.
About me
Academic qualifications:
- PhD English Literature (A Study of the Literary Culture of Craiglockhart War Hospital), University of Edinburgh
- MSc Creative Writing (Fiction; Distinction), University of Edinburgh
- MA Hons English with Music (First Class), University of Aberdeen. Recipient of the Seafield Medal for English, awarded to the best fourth-year English student
Professional qualifications/certificates:
- Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA; Pass A), University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
- PGDE(S) English, University of Aberdeen
Training and courses:
- Proofreading 1: Introduction, Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
- Introduction to Copyediting, Publishing Scotland
- Introduction to Fiction Editing, CIEP
I love the work I do. The best thing about being an editor is working with people from different cultures and timezones all over the world. The things that people write about are as diverse as the people doing the writing, so my working days are never dull, and I'm always learning new things. Whatever you're working on, I'd love to hear from you!
When I'm not working, you'll find me out and about with the dog, enjoying time with friends and family, and working on writing projects of my own – at the moment, I'm working on a fiction novel and a book proposal based on my thesis.