Editing

A highly skilled and imaginative editor with a master’s in English and creative writing, I have over a decade of experience editing for creatives and in the not-for-profit sector.

I help writers polish creative fiction and non-fiction pieces and manuscripts for publication, providing expert copy, line-by-line, and structural editing, as well as advice on content, style, voice, and character. My approach is both rigorous and kind.

I am currently accepting manuscripts for development and copy-editing by referral only.

Testimonials

“I have been working with Mary Katherine for years now. She is a keen reader when it comes to both editing and manuscript feedback. As a memoir writer, I have received feedback on flow, thematic elements, dialogue, and the overall emotional resonance of my work.

In terms of copy-editing, Mary Katherine has an eagle eye, never missing any of my (numerous) misspellings or typos. She is generous with her feedback, offering constructive, but never disparaging, feedback. Highly recommend this lovely professional!”
– C.F.

“Katherine is a fantastic editor. I reached out to her to edit a memoir manuscript (my first one). She was very encouraging throughout the process, while also providing insightful and valuable suggestions. She was patient and thorough in her approach.

Her feedback was honest and incredibly valuable in identifying the areas that needed improvement, while also providing praise and validation on the parts that were well done.

She suggested that I submit an essay to The Globe and Mail to start building credibility as a writer, which I did—and it was published! Katherine’s advice and expertise have been amazing. I am so excited to learn her thoughts on the second draft of my manuscript.”
– C.S.

“Katherine is a fantastic editor. I reached out to her to edit a memoir manuscript (my first one).
She was very encouraging throughout the process, while also providing insightful and valuable suggestions. She was patient and thorough in her approach.” – C.S.

She is generous with her feedback, offering constructive, but never disparaging, feedback.
Highly recommend this lovely professional!” – C.F.

“Her feedback was honest and incredibly valuable in identifying the areas that needed improvement, while also providing praise and validation on the parts that were well done. ” – C.S.

“Katherine is an editing expert and my go-to for questions about punctuation and grammar.
She always makes my writing more concise and easier to read.” – A.P.