Every manuscript I work with is different, but my goal is always the same. I aim to help writers understand their story more clearly and move forward with confidence.
Here’s what some of my past clients and collaborators have shared about my work.
A Noble Comfort
nonmagical Christian fantasy | proofread
"I was stuck with [a] very tight deadline for the proofreading of my novel, and very sure no one would agree to take on the project. To my surprise, Cate agreed, and her turnaround time was fantastic! I also much appreciate her willingness to communicate during the proofreading and double-check stylistic choices with me. Her extra work made me feel more confident about my publication."
Trouble Lurks & The Golden Plight
YA suspense, nonmagical Christian fantasy| developmental edits
"If you’re looking for candid, yet respectful, feedback, Cate VanNostrand is the way to go. She’s always willing to explain the whys behind a suggestion or comment, and pointed out many ways for me to improve my manuscript. I needed an editor, and I got a friend and mentor. I look forward to working with Cate again!"
SHORT STORY IN PROGRESS
faith-based dystopian | technical edit
"Working with Cate was a pleasure! She was prompt, professional, and friendly in all of her correspondence, as well as her edits. Her feedback was balanced, respectful of my intentions for the story at hand, and effective toward smoothing sentences, catching errors I'd missed, and bolstering my character's voice on the page. I would certainly recommend her to authors looking for a keen-eyed and encouraging editor, and I look forward to working with her again the future!"
The White Ride
alt history Western | technical edit
"We had Cate VanNostrand do a copy edit and proofread on our book, to spruce it up before publishing. She did a thorough job and returned the edits to us quickly, over a week before the original projected completion date. Overall, we were very pleased with her work on our book. If you are looking for quality and affordable edits for your next book project, then Cate VanNostrand is someone to consider."
If you’re ready to gain clarity on your story and move forward with confidence, I’d love to work with you.