Katie G. - Editor
Dedicated proofreader with 8 years of experience at Harlequin/HarperCollins. I've worked on fantasy, mystery, suspense, YA, and more!
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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
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
Languages
English (CAN)
English (UK)
English (US)
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Fantasy
Mystery & Crime
Paranormal Romance
Thriller & Suspense
Young Adult
Certifications
- Certificate in Publishing, Ryerson University
- Bachelor of Journalism & English Lit, Carleton University
Work experience
Freelance proofreader
Self-employed
January, 2019
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Present
(about 4 years)
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.
Editorial Assistant
Harlequin HarperCollins
September, 2016
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Present
(over 6 years)
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.
Proofreader
Harlequin HarperCollins
December, 2012
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September, 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 (15 selected works)
If I Fix You
Abigail Johnson
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 herself. Suddenly, the girl who likes to fix things—cars, relationships, romances, people—is all broken up. It used to be, her best friend... read more
Witchrise
Victoria Lamb
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 he will use any weapon to gain her newfound powers for himself. Now Meg must discover the secret of Invictus—her mother's magical ring.... read more
The Choices We Make
Karma Brown
"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 the fifth grade, when Hannah hit a boy for looking up Kate's skirt with a mirror. While they've been close as sisters ever since, Hannah ... read more
The Secret Sister
Brenda Novak
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 troubled man who's asked her to come home. But she refuses to stay in the family house. The last person she wants to see is the wealthy, contr... read more
Meternity
Meghann Foye
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 Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed and First Comes LoveLike everyone in New York media, editor Liz Buckle... read more
The Hidden
Heather Graham
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 was never solved.Now…historian Scarlet Barlow is working at a small museum attached to a B and B, the same building where that murder occ... read more
Subject 375
Nikki Owen
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 innocent. Then she starts to remember ...A strange room. Strange people. Being watched.As Maria gets closer to the truth, she is drawn into ... read more
The Timer Game (A Grace Descanso Thriller Book 1)
Smith, Susan Arnout
The Inferno Collection (Five Star Expressions) (Five Star Expressions)
Jacqueline Seewald
The Anteater of Death (Gunn Zoo Series Book 1)
Webb, Betty
Shaman Rises
C.E. Murphy
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 is bringing the final battle to Joanne's beloved Seattle. Lives will be lost as the repercussions of all Joanne's final transformation ... read more
Cast in Flame
Michelle Sagara
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 a place of her own. Of course, normal in her new life involves a dragon as a roommate, but she can handle that. She can't as easily han... read more
Warrior Untamed
Shannon Curtis
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 fantasies, inciting a forbidden lust too strong to deny. Hunter must escape to complete his mission—destroy his father, who vowed revenge... read more
Awakened by the Wolf
Kristal Hollis
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 buddy seems determined to resist his Southern charm and Alpha allure. For Brice, fiercely independent Cassie not only represents a chan... read more
Immortal Billionaire
Jane Godman
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 Sylvester de León—to spend thirty days with him on his private island, Corazón—proves impossibly tempting. But one look at the gorgeous host's d... read more
Katie has 6 reviews
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Communication & Punctuality
It was a big pleasure for me to work with Katie. My manuscript was greatly edited and full of helpful feedback and comments. I learned a lot about grammar, word order, expressions and usage of different words such as adjectives and speaker tags.
It was nice to exchange thoughts and ideas as well as questions by sending messages. All in all, it was amazing to work with her!:) The manuscript wa...
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Violetta-Valerie Gallee, January 2023
I was so impressed with Katie's work after my first manuscript that I immediately went to her with my second. She is thoughtful, diligent, and asks great questions! I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone else.
Ivana Mariani, October 2021
Reply from Katie G.
Katie exceeded all my expectations! She caught inconsistencies two Alpha and three Beta readers missed. I look forward to working with her again. She responded within 24 hours and often on the same day. Very professional and great at what she does.
Ivana Mariani, August 2021
It was a pleasure to work with Katie. She was extremely courteous and professional. I liked how she explained to me certain things, like the difference between single and double-quotes. She was really friendly and I'm super happy with the proofread.
Violetta-Valerie Gallee, April 2021
Katie was just amazing. She did such a great job proofreading my manuscript. She has an unbelievable eye for detail and caught things several other people didn't. She was professional and helpful and even hurried to deliver ahead of schedule to make sure I met my deadline. It was a true pleasure to work with her, and I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Alicia J Novo, March 2021
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