Overview
I'm a graduate of Carleton University with a Bachelor of Journalism and English Literature. After a stint as a freelance reporter, it was affirmed for me that my true passion for storytelling lies in book publishing! With over seven years of experience as a proofreader and editorial assistant for Harlequin HarperCollins, I've honed my skills in proofreading and writing back cover copy.I love helping authors polish stories and convey messages that mean so much to them. I'm organized with a keen attention to detail, a love for publishing and solid work experience. Authors I've worked with say they love my thoroughness, insights, and my understanding of their vision and voice. I'm proficient with The Chicago Manual of Style, Merriam-Webster's dictionary and Oxford dictionary. I've worked on a wide variety of genres, including YA, mystery, suspense/thriller, paranormal, fantasy and contemporary fiction.I'm excited to help you with your next project! Contact me and tell me about it, and we can go from there. I look forward to hearing from you.TESTIMONIALS:"Katie provided her special skill set but it was her kindness and insight that I found to be a special character trait. I am happy to say I learned a lot by working with her. Work was completed in a timely manner [and] her editorial assessment was both concise and in-depth. I look forward to working with her again." — Timothy Hawkins, author of Feeding the Beast "Working with Katie on my ebook was a very positive experience. She was caring, professional and thorough in her work. She gave me suggestions to improve the quality of my book, while still respecting my creative autonomy. I would highly recommend her services to my friends and colleagues."— Meaghan Gowrie, author of Write Your Damn Song
Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Fantasy
Mystery & Crime
Paranormal Romance
Thriller & Suspense
Young Adult
Languages
English (CAN)
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Certificate in Publishing, Ryerson University
- Bachelor of Journalism & English Lit, Carleton University
Work experience
Self-employed
Jan, 2019 —
Present
Performs high-quality proofreads on novels in a variety of genres. Works with authors to put their best book forward. If you're interested in working together, contact me through my Reedsy profile.
Harlequin HarperCollins
Sep, 2016 —
Present
Performs substantive and stylistic edits. Evaluates unsolicited manuscripts for suitability within our publishing programs and provides support with book acquisitions. Writes back cover copy and blog posts.
Harlequin HarperCollins
Dec, 2012 —
Sep, 2016
(almost 4 years)
Proofread manuscripts and ensured quality copy by correcting grammar, spelling, continuity and formatting errors. Also worked on ancillary materials such as back page ads, covers and frontmatter.
Portfolio
Only one witch can rise above the coming storm When Tudor witch Meg Lytton receives an unexpected legacy—her mother's magical wand, ring and spellbook—she has no idea her future happiness is in danger. For the witchfinder Marcus Dent is back in her dreams, and... read more
Some things are easy to fix…but are some meant to stay broken? When sixteen-year-old Jill Whitaker's mom walks out—with a sticky note as a goodbye—only Jill knows the real reason she's gone. But how can she tell her father? Jill can hardly believe the truth he... read more
Dark secrets and unquenchable desire collide in this captivating paranormal thriller… Connie Lacey lives a nomadic existence. Alone. Safe. She can't risk being found by the stalker who haunts her waking nightmares. Until an invitation from billionaire Sylveste... read more
Who's been sleeping in the Alpha's bed? Exiled from his pack by his father, Brice Walker has secretly come home to visit his ailing grandmother only to discover a human and very desirable female sleeping in his bed. Their attraction is instant. But his new bed... read more
A witch's spell…a warrior's curse If not for her protective wards, witch Melissa Carter would be dead at the hands of her enemy, shadow breed Hunter Galen. Now he's her prisoner. Though she tortures the powerful warrior with spells, he torments her with dark f... read more
Any day that starts with dragon arguments is going to be bad Kaylin returned from the West March in one piece. Now that piece is fraying. She's not at home in the Imperial Palace—and she never intends to be. All she wants is normal garden-variety criminals and... read more
Joanne Walker has two choices: Defeat the enemy…or lose her soul trying For over a year, Joanne has been fighting the Master—the world's most abiding evil entity. She's sacrificed family, friendships, even watched potential futures fade away…and now the Master... read more
What to believe. Who to betray. When to run.Plastic surgeon Dr. Maria Martinez has Asperger’s. Convicted of killing a priest, she is alone in prison and has no memory of the murder. DNA evidence places Maria at the scene of the crime, yet she claims she’s inno... read more
Can the same killer strike again—a hundred and fifty years later?Estes Park, Colorado, is a place of serenity. But it wasn’t always so serene. Shortly after the Civil War, Nathan Kendall and his wife were murdered there, leaving behind a young son. The crime w... read more
The novel your book club must discuss!Meghann Foye was interviewed on The TODAY Show and The View regarding her new book Meternity."A fresh, contemporary take on love and work, marriage and motherhood, Meternity is guaranteed to surprise and delight!" —Emily G... read more
Did she once have a sister? Has her mother lied all these years? After a painful divorce, Maisey Lazarow returns to Fairham, the small island off the South Carolina coast where she grew up. She goes there to heal—and to help her brother, Keith, a deeply troubl... read more
"She's the female Nicholas Sparks." — Redbook magazineFollowing her bestselling debut novel Come Away with Me, Karma Brown returns with an unforgettable story that explores the intricate dynamics of friendship and parenthood Hannah and Kate became friends in t... read more
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