Experience

I'm always seeking to improve my editing development through education and training. My qualifications, at present, include the following:

In addition, my own work has been published in several magazines and journals. You can find a full bibliography here and a select few stories below:

I have also reviewed numerous works for members of the Codex Writers' Group and Online Writing Workshop communities.I'm currently an Emerging Professional Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, and a Partner of the Alliance of Independent Authors.

Portfolio

Working with Kat was such a gift. She didn’t just read my manuscript — she sat with it, observed it carefully, and treated it with genuine attention. Her feedback was thoughtful, clear, and incredibly useful without ever feeling discouraging or rushed. As a writer, you always hope the person reading your work will truly understand what you’re trying to create, and she did. She pointed out strengths and highlighted areas needing refinement in a way that felt encouraging rather than overwhelming. I’m deeply grateful for her time, her insight, and the care she put into my story. I highly recommend her to any author who wants honest, meaningful feedback that helps elevate their work.

Candace M. Ellowen
Science-fantasy author

K. A. Tutin was an asset when it came to editing through my stories. Her concise and thoughtful feedback and edits helped me see the places where my story was lacking, and made the narrative of my story stronger as a whole. Not only do I recommend her work, but I plan to use her services again in the future as well.

C. E. Clayton
Author of Ellinor and The Monsters of Selkirk series

I’ve worked with several editors on my story, but Kat has been my greatest asset by far. I initially hired her for line editing on the first book of my ongoing series, and she consistently went above and beyond my expectations. Her feedback didn’t just improve the prose, she also helped me identify where the story was falling short, and has helped me shape the book I was truly trying to write. Her insight, clarity, and attention to detail were invaluable to the whole process. I fully intend to work with her again as the series continues, and I highly recommend her to any writer seeking constructive feedback delivered with precision and care.

S. A. Perchez (Aurenvale)
Author of The Hallow (The Aberration Cycle)

Which editing service should I choose?

While there may be some overlap with the elements each service focuses on, it mainly depends on the scale. Where developmental editing essentially zooms out to assess the overall content and structure, line editing narrows the lens to concentrate on paragraphs and sentences, and so forth.

Do you accept AI-generated and/or assisted projects?

No, nor will I use AI on your work under any circumstances.

What's the process?

Initial discussions involve possibly filling out my questionnaire and trading samples, depending on the service. We can discuss your project for as long as necessary before making any commitments to ensure we are compatible.

If we are in agreement, we must both sign a contract, and the deposit(s) be sent and received. Work will not commence until then.Standard payment plans include an upfront 50% deposit (or two 25% deposits depending on how far in advance you book) and a final payment prior to the return of work. However, these can be adjusted if there are other factors, such as combined services or budget constraints. Payments are non-refundable and transferred via PayPal only.

Correspondence can continue after project completion if you need me to expand on my feedback.

What do you edit?

My favourite genre is speculative fiction. In other words, fantasy, science fiction, and horror of any kind and length. I'm also partial to thriller and mystery.Be aware that reports might have fewer pages for shorter word counts, including short fiction and novelettes.I do not edit poetry, screenplays, or non-fiction.

Do you offer samples?

Definitely for line edits, yes, which is deducted from the overall cost too.

Developmental and/or sensitivity edits are trickier to sample due to examining a snippet for a whole manuscript. What could be presumed as a plot hole in one chapter becomes resolved several chapters down the line, rendering that note useless. If you understand this, but you would still like to get a sense of my editing practices, then we can discuss it further.

However, a sample for developmental or sensitivity edits are not deducted from the overall cost.

How should my documents be compiled?

Word or equivalent (.doc/.docx) or PDF. In my case, the latter would only be suitable for reading purposes, not comments or annotations.

How long will the editing take?

Turnaround times can vary from two weeks to two months. It all depends on word count, service, and if you have a deadline.

Developmental Editing

Once you have completed your own revisions and edits, you may decide to have someone else dive deep into your manuscript. That would be a developmental edit, which examines the overall content and structure of your story, including but not limited to the areas of:

You will receive an extensive editorial report of up to 30 pages, providing detailed explanations about potential issues as well as suggestions for improvements.In addition, you will receive your manuscript annotated with comments to highlight specific examples of what is discussed in the report.

Manuscript Evaluation

Manuscript evaluation covers the same as developmental editing but with the editorial report only.You will receive an extensive editorial report of up to 30 pages, providing detailed explanations for potential issues as well as suggestions for improvements.While this service includes specific examples, and as many as possible, they are likely to be fewer than what you would receive as part of developmental editing due to the constraint of having the report only.

Line Editing

After developmental edits, you might consider moving onto the next stage. And that would be line editing, sometimes referred to as stylistic editing. This means combing through the text for the smaller and finer elements of scenes, paragraphs, and sentences, including but not limited to:

Heavier edits for punctuation, grammar, and spelling fall under copyediting. They are not included in this service.You will receive your manuscript annotated with comments and tracked changes explaining potential issues as well as providing suggestions for improvement.In addition, you may receive a query sheet, if applicable. This is to reference the same edits without repeating their explanations in the manuscript itself.You can ask for a free sample edit of 1,000 words. This sample (equivalent to the rate per word) will then be deducted from the total price.

Copyediting

Once you have completed your developmental and line edits, next comes copyediting. This service primarily focuses on the technical elements, including but not limited to:

Final checks for typesetting, layout, and formatting are not included in this service. Those fall under proofreading.You will receive your manuscript annotated with comments and tracked changes explaining potential issues as well as providing suggestions for improvement.In addition, you may receive a query sheet, if applicable. This is to reference the same edits without repeating their explanations in the manuscript itself. You will also receive a style sheet to keep track of the style preferences and changes, as well as characters and events.The Chicago Manual of Style and/or New Hart's Rules will be used as guides (though never as rulebooks to override author voice) and Merriam-Webster and/or Oxford for spelling. However, feel free to request alternatives.You can ask for a free sample edit of 1,000 words. This sample (equivalent to the rate per word) will then be deducted from the total price.

Line and Copyediting

This covers two services for a slightly lower price.While this combined service can be contracted together or separately, the edits will not be completed simultaneously. Because of this, scheduling will need to be planned in advance to account for each pass and revision, if you choose to have one contract for both.You can ask for a free sample edit of 1,000 words. This sample (equivalent to the rate per word) will then be deducted from the total price.

Sensitivity Reading

Sensitivity reading focuses on particular identities and topics in detail, recognising stereotypes and misrepresentation, which, in my case, involves:

This service can be purchased as an editorial report and copy of your manuscript marked with comments, or as an editorial report only. You will receive up to 10 pages of detailed explanations and solutions.