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Kate Gallagher is a published fiction author since 2012. She has worked with several editors on over 15 books, written in either UK or US English. Kate has also completed specialised training with the Editorial Freelancers Association in the US.
Kate's favourite part of the writing process is the edit. You know, the bit where you turn your stream of consciousness into something worth publishing?
Her established writing career, along with specialist training and working with patient editors over the years, has given her a solid understanding of what fiction needs.
I have a range of solutions to suit your fiction editing needs. If you need something that I haven't listed, feel free to chat to me about it.
We'll chat over email first to see what you need, and if I can help. I can do a sample edit on the first 1k words of your book to see if I'm a good fit for your style of writing. That's an important first step in any writer/editor collaboration.
My aim will be to suggest the right edit, to save you money in the long run and to help you achieve your goals faster.
If you'd like to get in touch with me, you can do so here.
"An author friend of mine recommended Kate for
an in-depth review of a book I had written a couple of years ago. Kate prepared
a deep-dive analysis of the manuscript which was exactly what I was hoping for.
The comments were discerning and incredibly helpful, and the details plentiful.
This has allowed me to make changes that have made a big difference, making the
book a compelling read.
Kate is not only a gifted editor. She works
hard to deliver quality work, always on time and is a pleasure to work with.
She is honest at telling you what she feels needs changing but supportive at
the same time…and you can always agree to disagree!
A highly recommended professional whether
you are looking for the editing of a new or already-published book."
"I was recommended Kate's services for my debut science-fiction novel,
which I wanted to have assessed to highlight any issues that needed to
be fixed before publication. Kate's feedback was incredibly thorough,
covering a lot of points that no one else had brought up before. Part of
this was the summary she put together, which was extraordinarily
helpful in pinpointing where facts I thought were clear had actually
come across wrong.
I'm a lot more confident in my novel now that I've acted on her feedback, and much of her advice will be useful for me to keep in mind when I work on future projects."
"When I chose Kate to
give an assessment of my now completed manuscript, I had no idea how thorough
and detailed it would be. I had shopped many other editors before I came across
Kate's website, most of whom provided samples of what their past edits or what
they would entail, and I honestly don't think those editors would have been
quite as generous with their time or edits as Kate was with mine--and her rates
were just as good as theirs, or better.
She was that critical
eye I was in dire need of--the voice of that friend who isn't afraid to tell
you what she really thinks (in the nicest way possible), and I believe my
book has significantly improved because of her insightful feedback and overall
guidance in revamping my story. Some of the suggestions she offered made all of
the difference.
Kate was very
professional and always ahead of schedule in delivering her edits. She was
thoughtful and encouraging, and I would definitely work with her again for
future works.
"
Crystal Lancaster - Contemporary Women's Fiction
"Working with Kate has been a delight. She has helped make my manuscript the best version of itself without changing my voice as an author. The process was easy and communication was clear throughout. I’d definitely recommend Kate and would work with her again on future projects."
"Kate was highly recommended to me by another author, and she is an absolutely brilliant editor.
I had worked successfully with two excellent developmental non-fiction editors to get the book to the stage it was at, but I knew what it needed next was a fiction editor. The challenge I had posed to Kate was to maintain the historical accuracy of the narrative while making it as compelling to read as any fast-paced work of fiction. Kate did this and more. The end result is a book that’s even better than I had envisioned.
I highly recommend Kate for any editing project, and look forward to involving her in my future writing endeavors."
"I wanted to update a novel which I’d written some ten years
ago, and Kate gave me an in-depth assessment of the manuscript. Her
comments were hugely insightful and helped me see the changes I needed
to make to tighten up the text. Kate also edited the rewrites, and I can
truly say that the finished work is about 100 times better than the
original. I just couldn’t have completed the task without her help. In
addition to her brilliance as an editor, Kate works diligently, never
misses a deadline and is a pleasure to work with. She’s very
encouraging, but isn’t afraid to tell you if
something isn’t right. A perfect editor in my book."
"Kate is a dedicated editor with an eye for detail. She always goes the extra mile to ensure a great edit. I highly recommend her."
"I used Kate to proofread my book A Death of Promise. Her work was timely, accurate and cost-effective. I can recommend Kate for all editing requirements."
"Working with Kate was a breeze. She was fast and thorough, pointing out issues and suggesting tweaks in my writing that I would never have discovered on my own. I'll be handing all my future editing projects over to her, so I can be sure my readers are getting the best version of my stories!"
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