I am passionate about helping authors tell their stories better. I am honest, forthright, and detail-oriented. Let's work together!
I was so impressed by Katherine’s feedback on my query that I hired them for a full manuscript critique. Best decision. Katherine’s detailed analysis and worldbuilding, plot and characterization suggestions helped me transform my middle grade story. I feel lucky to have worked with such a great editor! - Jean Ramsden, MG author
If you're thinking about booking Katherine Locke for editorial services, do it! She was a dream to work with and her very smart notes were spot on. Katherine was extremely professional and always turned around edits on time. Her insight and guidance were invaluable. Working with her elevated my writing and helped me understand character development in a new way. I am forever grateful for all her hard work and guidance on my manuscript. - Jennie Wexler, author of WHERE IT ALL LANDS (Wednesday Books)
I have worked with Katherine on multiple manuscripts, and each time she has gone above and beyond to help get my novels into querying-shape. I learned so much from her feedback, and truly would not be the writer I am today without her insight. It’s clear that she is passionate not only about editing, but about helping her clients to unlock their full story-telling potential. I am so glad I stumbled across her website a few years ago! - Sabrina Kleckner, author of The Art of Running Away (Jollyfish Press)
I have edited hundreds of manuscripts, partial manuscripts, and query letters since 2015! Several of my clients went on to sell their books to Big Five publishers.
Helen Corcoran
'She loved me as I loved her, fierce as a bloodied blade'When Lia, an idealistic queen, falls for Xania, her new spymaster--who took the job to avenge her murdered father--they realise all isn't fair in love and treason. Lia won’t mourn her uncle: he's left her a bankrupt kingdom considered easy pickings by its neighbours. She’s sworn to be a better ruler, but if she wants to push through her ... read more
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Author and editor at Penguin Random House with experience editing a range of manuscripts from contemporary romance to children's fiction.
London, UK
Supportive, insightful editor. Extensive experience: Macmillan, S&S, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Ready to help you make your work shine.
Berlin, Germany