Every manuscript can benefit from a thorough
copyedit and
proofread. Have you written
a novel that you are ready to send to an agent or editor? If so, you need me.
My name is Kim Catanzarite and I am a freelance writer, copy editor, and proofreader with twenty years
of experience.
My clients, past and present, include Better
Homes and Gardens books and magazines, Ten Speed Press, F+W Publications,
Writers Digest Books, and many more.
I have edited and proofread
hundreds of titles, including writing books, craft books, cookbooks, home improvement books, books on parenting, planning
for retirement, children's books, and step-by-step books of all kinds. I am known for my sharp eye, a thorough attention to
detail, and the ability to smooth the most awkward of sentences. The Chicago Manual of Style and Webster's 11th are tools
of the trade that I have been using since 1990. You can rely on me to handle all of your copyediting and proofreading needs.
In addition to working with large publishing houses, I offer copyediting and proofreading services
to the writers of fiction and nonfiction who are pursuing publication. I, too, write creatively—my short fiction and
creative nonfiction have been published in literary magazines and I have won awards (see resume for details).
I know that what writers want and need is someone to find the errors and leave the voice intact. You can trust me to take
a gentle, hands-off approach—unless, of course, you want a rigorous overhaul.
Just say the word.
As a freelance writer, I also pen features articles for newspapers and
national glossies, both in print and online. Please view the Writing Samples section.
