Editing
I love helping writers to develop and grow, and to share their work through publication. I particularly enjoy helping writers to build, and gain confidence in, their own unique perspective and voice. I work with writers at all levels and stages, from beginners to published authors.
I specialise in developmental editing. This means giving detailed feedback, advice, and suggestions so that writers can overcome project issues, get ready to redraft, and maximise the power of their work. I also offer accurate and efficient copyediting and proofreading to prepare work for submission or publication. I'm a member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders.
Praise for Kate Potts
'I highly recommend Kate Potts as an absolutely excellent editor. Her thorough and insightful comments on my novel were incredibly helpful. The feedback she provided was clear and easy to follow. She was particularly helpful in pointing out weak areas in lines of reasoning, or contradictions, and it was a great asset for me to have Kate's fresh, well-read perspective. Kate understood what I was trying to achieve in my work, and gave feedback to ensure readers would grasp my intended meaning. She also did an excellent job of marking places in the manuscript where I could sharpen characterisation and voice. Kate was efficient and encouraging throughout the process.'
- Susanna de Chenonceau, author of Ara and the Dead Feminists.
'I worked with Kate on a developmental edit of my work-in-progress manuscript. My main concern was finding someone who understood my vision, and it was clear that Kate did. She gave honest, actionable feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of the work, and how it needed to develop in order to realise my vision more fully. I wouldn't hesistate to work with her again.'
- Jonathan Payne, author of Citizen Orlov.
'Kate pushed me to stretch my writing further than I was accustomed with thorough notes and detailed conversations. She has a keen editorial eye and helped me become a much stronger writer. She is particularly excellent with plot and character development. Kate is a consummate professional who understands how writing and publishing work. I highly recommend her services for any writer.'
- Erin Niumata, writer and literary agent
'Kate Potts is a fantastically astute reader whose insightful critical eye and helpful suggestions have frequently been of great benefit to my development as a writer. Highly recommended.'
- John McCullough, author of The Frost Fairs, Spacecraft, Reckless Paper Birds and Panic Response.