Cate Frances - Services

Why me?

As a holder of an English Literature degree from the Open University, a long-standing member of Brixham Writer’s Group and current co-editor of the Tolkien Society’s exclusive members’ magazine, I’m no stranger to the written word. I offer a fast and friendly service, competitive rates and an understanding ear! Please use the contact form on my website if you want to make an enquiry and, in the meantime, keep writing!

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Professional copy-editing services!

Whether it’s a blog entry, an essay or a full-length book; I can help you polish and perfect it. As an author myself, I know how hard it can be to objectively view your own writing and how valuable it is to get the perspective of someone who isn’t emotionally attached to the work.

Cate is an excellent copy-editor and delivers her work in a professional and timely manner. Her speed, dedication, and attention-to-detail are to be applauded and I have no hesitation in recommending her skills to others: she would be an asset on any project.
Shaun Gunner - Chairman of The Tolkien Society
I can vouch for Cate; she’s good!
Fenella Montgomery, Author
I didn’t even know where to start, but Cate made sense of all my folders and pages of notes and helped me put the book together. I would never have got this far without her.
Emma Jane King, Author
I never thought I’d see my work in print, it’s a dream come true.
David Wallis, Author

Copy-editing

£30 per hour, minimum of one hour
Any medium/content, longer the piece the higher the cost, but thorough service and consultation by phone or email before work is taken on to agree rough pricing/deadline needed etc
Examples include: articles, short stories, essays and dissertations, manuscripts

Copy-writing

Starting from £35 an hour, minimum of one hour
Final price depending on research necessary/word length etc) to be discussed at consultation before work accepted

Blog writing

Packages:

The Basic - One off blog post, of 400wds on any subject for £15 (£20 to include doing the research myself)
The Basic+ - Three blog posts of 400wds on any topic spread over three months £40 (£45 to include doing the research myself)
6 Month - One blog post of 400wds on any topic per month for 6 months £80 (£85 to include doing the research myself)
12 Month - One blog post of 400 words on any topic per month for 12 months £140 (£160 to include doing the research myself)

Payment won’t be taken until after the work is completed and the exact time spent on it has been calculated. You will be provided with an invoice including the work-time breakdown, and we will have a phone call or email conversation at the beginning of the process to set expectations and avoid nasty surprises for either of us come the end! I want to work with you every step of the way to ensure you are happy with the results. I’m so excited to help you with your project and look forward to hearing from you.