Catherine Thorsen

Summary

Catherine is a developmental editor and writing coach. She specialises in thrillers, suspense, women’s fiction, uplit, urban fantasy and romance. She is passionate about storytelling and works with debut and novice authors who want to learn how to develop high-quality manuscripts for self-publication and querying.

Biography

Catherine wants to make sure your manuscript gets the attention it deserves. She uses a supportive editing style based on encouraging feedback and an open dialogue, and will help you set achievable goals that suit your strengths and ambitions. She offers friendly and affordable developmental edits, manuscript assessments and coaching.

Catherine has 5 years’ experience as an editor and 17 years’ experience as a beta reader. She is also a beta reader at the Queensland Writers Centre, and a judge at an international book award. She has a background in media and communication and additional experience in fitness and agriculture. In her spare time, Catherine likes to read, hike, solve puzzles and kill plants in increasingly creative ways because the internet told her to. She has lived in Norway, the UK and Victoria, and now calls Western Australia home. She lives in Busselton with her partner and their two cats.

Use the contact form or email Catherine directly at [email protected] for a free sample edit and a no-commitment chat about your manuscript.