“The difference between the right word and almost the right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.”
~ Mark Twain
“The best writing is rewriting.” No, really–that’s E.B. White talking, and he should know. Or take a closer look at the scribbles on Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address (to the left)! Many of us can get started all right, but then stall out when inspiration falters or manuscript-blindness sets in. I help writers whittle, restructure, strengthen, and clarify. From developing content to honing style to proofreading the final draft, I provide a second (or third or fourth…) eye on all manner of projects:
- Novels and short stories
- Dissertations, theses, scholarly publications
- Personal essays and memoir
- Website content, technical writing, and other professional texts
- Journalistic pieces
- Applications and abstracts
Testimonials
Ruth O. Saxton, PhD, Dean of Letters, Mills College
Editing
“Kate articulated complications with syntax and grammar that graduate students and teachers would find informative."read more
Dann Wonser, author of Second Wind: Thriving with Lung Cancer (formerly Beating Cancer with Heart and Attitude)
Editing
“The more Kate removed my excesses, the stronger my voice became."read more
Maria G., Italian scholar, University of Heidelberg
Editing
“Kate is very professional, precise, and accurate. I highly recommend her service!" read more
Linda Lawton, MA, ET/P, Director, Center of Attention and Learning
Editing
"I jumped at the chance to work with someone so warm and talented on my master’s thesis." read more
Christine de Reyes Stephan, author of The Caterpillar Experience
Editing
"Kate helped create a gentle tone and rhythm that was lacking prior to her suggestions."read more