What others are saying
“Working with Carly’s team was a joy. They are professional, efficient, and honest (especially in the developmental editing), which is everything you can ask for in a nonfiction editor. I particularly liked the way they explained why they edited things the way they did, citing their resources and reasons. It was really helpful. Carly’s client portal also made it easy to upload work, communicate easily, and find everything in one place. We highly recommend Catt Editing.”
—Karen Dunn Skinner (author of The Power Zone Playbook)
“Carly is a clever Catt. I appreciated her honesty, straightforwardness and clarity. She always responded in a timely manner, gave direction with grace, and at that same time encourages with sincere enthusiasm. She is a gem!”
—Shelly LaVigne, Love Investigator (author of Love Is Not Blind, We Are)
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Catt Editing as my book editor, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the start, she stood out among other editors I considered. Her knowledge and expertise were evident above the sample edits I received from others. Before making my final decision, I scheduled a call with Ms. Catt to get to know her better. During our conversation, she was not only professional but also incredibly kind and encouraging. This initial interaction reassured me that she was the perfect fit for my project. Throughout the editing process, Carly was consistently professional and supportive. Her team’s constructive feedback and attention to detail significantly improved my manuscript. She had a knack for identifying areas that needed improvement while also highlighting the strengths of my writing, which was incredibly motivating. I am grateful for her dedication and hard work. Her team went above and beyond to ensure my book was the best it could be. I highly recommend Catt Editing to any writer looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and encouraging editor. Thank you, Carly, for your outstanding work and caring about my book as much as I do! I will be sending my next book to you when it is ready.”
—Lisa Costa (author of Serve: The Secret to Unlocking Your Purpose)
“Carly was professional and prompt. Her insights and direction were incredibly helpful in the developmental editing stage and her explanation and patience during the line edit was encouraging. She would always amaze me at how quickly she would respond to an inquiry and how attentive she was. This being my first book and editing process I’m leaving this stage of the journey with confidence and more knowledge thanks to Carly and her editing style.”
—Lauren McNeely (author of The Rachel Effect)
“Exceptional Customer Service. One of my areas of expertise is helping organizations create an exceptional customer experience, and Carly Catt checked all the boxes. As a first-time author the process could have been overwhelming, but Carly reduced the stress with her clear communication outlining the process from the beginning. Her insight and suggestions were on point, and yet she left the final decision up to me.”
—Beth Sears, PhD (author of Unmasked Communication)
“I was very impressed by Carly from start to finish. She truly breathed new life into the project and helped me feel confident in the work I had ready for her. The professionalism and timeline was all on point and the actual work I received in her and her team's editing services was super helpful. Finally, I had been working with editors throughout the writing portion that told me it would at least be months (like at least 2-4 months) for the next step and Carly's team was able to do that within 1 month all without sacrificing service. Super impressive from start to finish - highly recommend!”
—Jen Mott (author of Teacherverance)
“Carly's team’s exceptional editing skills have transformed my memoir into a work of art. Their attention to detail, insightful suggestions, and dedication to preserving my voice and story have been truly remarkable. Not only did she meticulously correct grammar and style, but she also provided invaluable feedback that enhanced the overall coherence and impact of the narrative. Carly's team’s professionalism and passion for her craft are evident in every aspect of her work, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with her. I wholeheartedly recommend Catt Editing LLC to anyone seeking a skilled and perceptive editor.”
—Alyce Sherman, EdD (author of Notes to Self)
“Carly Catt has been an outstanding content and copy editor for me. She made excellent suggestions on how to improve the content of my memoir and caught many typos, spelling and punctuation errors. When she said a certain revision would be available on a certain date it was always on time. For any questions I had she always gave me a timely and thoughtful answer. Her website is easy to navigate for a low-tech person like me. I forget how I “found” Carly as an editor but I am very thankful I did.”
—Sue Schafer (author of Something’s Wrong. Let’s Fix It.)
“Carly was quick to respond, had a clear scope for the project based on my needs, and had a wonderful timeframe. Carly and her team not only made edits to polish my book, but also included a reason for why they made edits. On top of edits/suggestions, one of my favorite things is that they also made notes on sections they thought would resonate with readers or copy they really loved. You need feedback to make your book better, but it's reassuring when you see just a note of praise!”
—Loren (author of Wings to Rise Above Divorce)
“Carly carefully combed over the manuscript to make sure everything in my book, Infinite Miracles, is grammatically correct and flows well. I wonder if she somehow channeled my former grammar teacher from seventh grade due to her precision and knowledge of her revisions. I knew my book would be polished, professional, and perfect. Carly, thank you.”
—Katie Simons McCarty (author of Infinite Miracles)
“The Catt Editing Team completed the editing within time announced. I benefited greatly from their comments, suggestions, and corrections when I went over my manuscript. Carly was a great help in making sure my references were correctly presented, and she found some online references that I hadn’t.”
—Susan Toth (author of What Children Need from K–12 Schooling)
“My experience with Catt Editing exceeded my expectations. From start to finish, the process was easy and my manuscript was edited to perfectly convey my message. I would highly recommend them!”
—Amy Traugh (author of The CEO Method)
“Carly is the one! This was my first book and I am so happy that I chose her to be my editor. She is meticulous and smart. She was prompt and met her deadlines. She also enforced my deadlines, so we wouldn't have delays. She has a very critical eye for details and helped me see my writing from a new perspective. Without Catt Editing I never would have finished my book. Thank you, Carly for an amazing editing job.”
—May K. Li (author of Millionaire Mindset for Women)
“Carly was very communicative. When reading my non-fiction manuscript, she made insightful comments and asked clarifying questions that made think about what I wanted to communicate and how could I do that clearly. This created a better flow and connectivity over the entire manuscript because I had to refine and clarify my concepts and ideas. I so appreciated when she asked about the concepts that were new to her and took my questions too.”
—Catherine Bratton (author of Unlocking Potential)
“I had a really great experience working with Carly. She made everything so easy and kept things really simple for me. I think she's absolutely brilliant. Her suggestions were on point and way beyond what I expected. Thank you, Carly! I would love to work with you again!”
—Roma Swanepoel (author of I Cracked the Autism Code)
“Carly is a professional in the writing world. She helped teach me things and reteach things I had forgotten. It was a pleasure working with her. Being that this was my first time using a professional editor on my first book, she made the process easy and not as daunting as many think going into it. I'd highly recommend Carly to anyone looking to get into the publishing space and she's at the top of the list of editors for my next book. Thank you, Carly. It was great working with you. I wish you all the best!”
—Jared Prewitt (author of It’ll Buff Out)
“Carly helped me to find the most authentic voice for my book. You helped me keep my words clean, concise, and on topic. The developmental editing phases were invaluable to me as a writer! You were a terrific partner, thank you!”
—Kelly J. Welch (author of The Shamrock Principle)
“Carly was so thorough, quick, and courteous. I loved working with her! She caught so many things I missed, and my assistant missed. She went above and beyond answering a few extra formatting questions I had for her too. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat.”
—Andrew Snow (author of Run Elite)
“Carly Catt made by book so much better. Her insightful edits and suggestions were perfect to improve reader understanding. She was always timely in her responses and clear about what was needed from me.”
—Rose Schilling (author of Domestic Terrorist to Spiritual Warrior)
“I hired Carly for both line and copyediting of my first novel, Interlopers. She was recommended in one of my writing Facebook groups and after interviewing her to see if she was the right fit, I could see why. One of my favorite things was her turnaround time. Three weeks for a 94k manuscript is fantastic. She is very knowledgeable on so many do's and don't in novel writing. Hiring an editor is invaluable. There is no way my book would be what it is today if I hadn't decided to get it professionally edited. I would highly recommend Catt Editing and I can't wait to get through my next project and work with Carly again.”
—Embie Lipp (author of Interlopers)
“Carly was amazing to work with. This was my first published work. She made me feel comfortable and confident with the process. She was always available and prompt with responses to questions. She gave me great recomendations of people to use in each phase of the project. I felt very confident that she had my best interest in mind. I will definitely be using Carly again very soon.”
—Talisha Alligood (author of Proverbs 31 Devotional)
“Carly is professional, efficient, thorough, attentive, and helpful. Her editorial suggestions were thoughtful, well-reasoned, and offered kindly, often with cited sources where I could learn more. And she always listened to my reasons for wanting to leave particular sections as I had originally written them. I also enjoyed her sense of humor and the encouraging comments she left throughout the manuscript when there were things she particularly enjoyed or thought were done well.”
—K. Swaar (author of Sophie)
“Carly was great to work with! She got my vision for my book immediately, helped me develop parts that I was struggling with and ensured that my end product was in perfect condition to submit for publishing! She was always very professional and stayed right on time with deadlines which was super helpful. This is my first time hiring an editor and she truly walked me through the process. She will be my first call for my next book!”
—Tiffany S Borst (author of Journey to Your Highest Self)
“Carly is a highly skilled, efficient, clear, and decisive editor. Her feedback and direction on my manuscript allowed me to feel even more connected to my work and confident about my next steps in publishing. Her feedback was direct, honest and easy to follow. Working with Carly has not only made me a better writer, but allowed me to approach my work in new ways with the tools, education, and creative insight she offered throughout the process.”
—Katherine Sleadd (author of How to Be a Bad Friend)
“Carly is incredibly responsive, sticks to her timelines, and is highly knowledgeable and professional. It was the greatest gift to be able to work with her. I didn't think I needed Developmental Editing, but boy was I wrong. Her Developmental Editing took my book to the NEXT LEVEL! It's clear she gives her full energy and attention into her projects. Grateful for your help making my book a polished reality, Carly! Thank you!”
—Neal Bakshi (author of Banking on Angels)
“Carly, you are wonderful to work with. Having become a writer later in life and found that I have a lot to learn about writing. It's not just storytelling. You have taught me a lot and been patient in the process. I find you to be intelligent, articulate, knowledgeable, and humorous. You get into the story and make helpful, worthwhile suggestions. I can't thank you enough. Your talent is much appreciated!”
—John Mahaffey (author of Unfinished Business)
“Catt's diligence, expertise and positive attitude made her a joy to work with. Her editorial expertise made my work better, and her encouragement made me better, or at least happier. Thank you!”
—Carlos Lacámara (author of Eliza and the Alchemist)
“Carly Catt is an excellent proofreader, and I highly recommend her services. She is knowledgeable, thorough, and responsive. I admire her skills and am amazed at the issues she identified in my 30,000-word manuscript. (Even an errant quote mark that was closed instead of open.) Her proofreading marks were easy to read, and I appreciated her availability after she completed the project to respond to a few questions about her edits. Another plus: her contract for services and payment were online and super easy to use and efficient.”
—Linda Ann
“This was my first book, and Carly was amazing to work with. I love her sense of humor and ability to help my “voice” be better understood. She also was encouraging about the parts of my book she felt would really resonate with my audience. I plan on using her for many future projects!”
—Anonymous
“Carly is a joy to work with. Her professional and unbiased review of my material was balanced with a genuine care for the final product. She was incredibly prompt and always delivered on time. Because of her contributions in both the developmental and line editing stages, I feel confident that I'm sending a polished first book to publication. I intend to work with her on future projects and highly recommend that others do the same.”
—Jason Brazil (author of Body Constellations)
“Carly is extremely efficient and great at what she does. She helped me find blind spots in the stories, she had a lot to do with grammar since it was not my strength and also her feedback allowed me to see the point of view a reader before it got to one. The book wouldn't be what it is today with out her support and expertise. She educated me a lot on book writing by sending me articles explaining the why behind some of her request. Overall, LOVED my experience of working with her. Appreciated her responsiveness and dedication to the work.”
—Telma Sanchez (author of Own Your Dance)
“As a first-time author, I couldn't be happier that I decided to work with Carly! I figured the editing phase would be daunting, but Carly made the entire process enjoyable. From big picture suggestions like chapter order, to tiny details of individual word edits, Carly's feedback and adjustments were spot on. She was very professional, considerate, and easy to connect with. I know that Carly helped take my book to the next level, and I would recommend her to anyone considering a professional editor!”
—Joe Van Geison (author of Enjoy the Grind)
“Working with Carly on my first book was like a dream come true! She was professional, friendly, and extremely helpful in her editing. I learned a lot from her that will help me in the future. I hope to work with her again soon!”
—Jana Pendleton (author of COLORWORKS)
“Carly was exceptional! I was writing my first book and I needed someone of quality when it comes to proofreading—I wanted someone to take time and do it right, and that is exactly what I found with Carly! She is great at communicating and very good at what she does. If you are in need of her support, I highly recommend her—she helped me feel so much more at ease about publishing my book! Thank you, Carly!”
—Nichole Andrews (author of Sugar Does Not Feed Cancer)
“I had the best experience with Carly! This was my very first book and I needed a lot of direction and she was just that! She was so quick with her turnaround. Not only did she make the corrections necessary to publish my book, she also did so while helping me (a new writer) understand why they were made! I can't recommend her enough!”
—Makensi Gage (author of It’s a No From Me)
“I can't say enough wonderful things about my experience working with Carly! She was such a joy to work with and has helped me bring such a special story to life!”
—Alyssa Patterson (author of Until Heaven Parts Us)
“I am also an editor, and I have many trusted colleagues in the industry, but I chose Carly to edit my reference book because she is the most trustworthy, she is professional and personable, and most of all, because we click. Not to mention, Carly is very communicative throughout the entire process, and she caught mistakes in my reference book you’d think I would have caught myself, being an editor and all, but even editors need editors. Carly Catt comes highly recommended by this editor turned author. My book would likely be unmarketable without her skilled eye.”
—Anonymous
“I would highly recommend working with Carly Catt! Her detailed, encouraging feedback truly helped me find my writing voice. Her comments helped polish my prose and grammar and keep my writing clear. Carly is very professional; she responds quickly, meets her deadlines, and keeps me updated on the whole process. As a first-time author, I could tell that Carly is very dedicated to her craft and takes great care to ensure my story flows well. I can’t wait to work with her on all my future writing projects!”
—Catherine Larkin (author of Wizards of the Apocalypse)
“The journey through the editing experience with Carly is more than a mere technical pass-through. Carly is careful, attentive to detail, alert to inconsistencies in style and expression, informed by convention but not bound to it. Revisions are suggested with consideration of the whole. Our interactions have been a duo ballet in which the novel writer was delightfully led through a dance-all-night of sentence-high-stepping and word-wise-way-swaying by the Julie Andrews of editing.”
—RC Prentice (author of Colin Conundrum)
“I found working with Carly Catt to be a great experience. Carly did a copyedit of my nonfiction book. She is professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Her expertise and keen eye for detail helped me make my writing succinct, clear in its intention, and clean. Not to mention the fact that she calmly answered my myriad of newbie questions with a welcoming approach. I would be happy to work with Carly again anytime!”
—Deborah Engerman (author of Let’s Talk about Fifth)
“I would immediately recommend Carly Catt for anyone’s proofreading project. Carly has been a phenomenal partner throughout the editing of two novels. She is utterly professional, punctual, flexible, and empathetic. Her enthusiasm and encouragement are priceless bonuses. I can’t wait to work with Carly on my forthcoming books. She rocks!”
—Ron Lamberson (author of The Kilimanjaro Series)
“Carly was the perfect editor for me. She was direct with her feedback, showed that she cared about the project, and executed every aspect of her role with outstanding professionalism. Carly understood the vision I had for my book and provided critical guidance that enabled me to bring that vision to life. I will most definitely work with Carly on my next book. I highly recommend that you do too!”
—Ken Washington (author of The Wall That Hate Built)
“Carly not only found copy editing errors, but also noted tone, tense, and character changes that were not in alignment with my theme. She also took the time to meet with me one on one to review all revisions and explain what might work better, which improved the overall writing and resulted in a better product. In addition, Carly is easy to work with and is very diplomatic in her responses. Writers appreciate that extra kindness. Highly recommend her services.”
—Sue Camaione (author of The Practical Seductress)
“Wow! As a first-time author, Carly was an absolute joy to work with. Her response time was quick and she was able to take on my project quickly. Carly was so helpful and willing to answer all my questions regarding the editing process. Her recommendations were invaluable and made my book 100x better, all while keeping my story and voice in tact. I cannot say enough about how wonderful it was working with Carly. I hope to work with her on more projects in the future.”
—Steph Clarke (author of Rediscovering Normal)
“Working with Carly was an absolute joy! She did an incredible and thorough job making sure my book sounded and looked professional and her communication was great! I had never done an editing project before and Carly helped filled my knowledge gaps with the process. She also really cared about my project. She gave me such affirming feedback, asked great questions to make things more clear for the reader, and was such a cheerleader for me during this entire experience! I highly suggest working with Carly for all your editing needs!”
—Cara Harvey (author of 15 Minute Formula)
“I am a first time author and Carly was so encouraging! She answered all of my questions and concerns. The process was easier than I expected. She provided a detailed breakdown in what to expect. I will use her again and have already referred her to my friends and colleagues.”
—Shamara Moody
“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Carly on my book project. Her professionalism, attention to detail, expertise, and exceptional service are simply above and beyond, and she's my first call for my next project. I highly recommend her to you!”
—William Attaway (author of Catalytic Leadership)
“I really enjoyed working with Carly! She is always incredibly prompt in responding to all my questions and knows her stuff! I so appreciated her perspective on my work. The kinds of comments she gave were so valuable in making sure my book made sense and flowed well. Would definitely recommend Carly!”
—Kellie Covert (author of Hold Fast)
“Working with Carly was a delight! Her work is detailed, in-depth, and quick in a way that was incredibly helpful for an indie author. As someone with dyslexia, her notes and commentary for areas of improvement were clear and helped me improve the piece. Due to her attentiveness to the story I will definitely be coming back to Carly for ALL my future editing work!”
—Fran McMahon
“Carly is a gifted editor who does her work with professionalism and warmth. She is highly flexible and adaptable and meets deadlines. I enjoyed working with her and see a bright future for her.”
—Anamaria Aristazabal (author of Life Re-Vision)
“I loved working with Carly! As a first time author, I didn't know what to expect from a professional proofreader. Carly inspired confidence from the moment I connected with her. She kept me updated throughout the week to let me know she was on track for meeting our deadline. She was responsive, thorough, and professional. I will use Carly's services in the future.”
—Dawn Johnson (author of Toxic Colleagues)
“Carly was very professional and courteous presenting what her services offered. Her proposal was outlined in a way that I could completely understand and felt comfortable to move forward to the next level to self publish my book. I really enjoyed going through the editing process with her guidance. I felt like I was having a wonderful conversation with her on how to express my thoughts in the book rather than just correcting mistakes! That was a breath of fresh air for me!! Carly is awesome...she will always be a part of my team for future books!!”
—Yvonne Webb (author of Mixed Bloodline)
“I couldn't be happier with the editing services that Carly provided. Not only did she have great recommendations, but she was extremely flexible and accommodating to my needs as I was navigating this process for the first time. In addition, as a Christian author, it was so beneficial to have her faith background to weigh in and verify biblical accuracy. I will definitely work with Carly again!”
—Amanda Zwanziger (author of The Paralyzed Movement)
“Carly is an absolute joy to work with. She's competent and very down to earth. She took on my book as a last minute project and overdelivered on my expectations. Carly's expertise enhanced my author voice and raised my memoir to another level, even to the extent of readers complimenting the talent of my book production team. It's difficult to imagine using a different proofreader in the future. I can't wait to work with Carly again.”
—Kerk Murray (author of Pawprints On Our Hearts and coach at Self-Publishing School)
“I absolutely loved working with Carly! She went above and beyond to offer suggestions and her communication was excellent. Most importantly, the quality of her work was terrific. I can’t wait to work with her again!”
—Jake Kelfer (author of The Elevated Entrepreneur)
“I highly recommend Carly for any type of editing that she offers! I have utilized both copy editing and line editing, and I had the best experience that this stage of writing could grant, all because of Carly's work. She works promptly, consistently, and most significantly for me, honestly. She voices her professional opinion and opens perspective creating an end product that is clean cut and concise to your audience. You won't regret utilizing her services!”
—Samuel Young-Swain (author of Pearls to Heal)
“I really appreciate the editing that Carly did on my first devotional. The communication back and forth was great and the turn around time was awesome! I would (and have) recommended Carly for proofing and/or editing needs.”
— Ana B. (Author of At the Voice of the Son of God)
“Carly provided copy editing and proofreading for my first book, and she did a wonderful job. Carly provided quality work in a timely manner and was always available to reply to my emails. She is extremely professional and knows her stuff really well. Her feedback was always on point and very encouraging. She will not only point out mistakes, but she will also provide alternatives to help you find a better way to word things. I recommend hiring her in any of your editing needs especially if you are planning to write your first book.”
— Danilo C. (Author of Five Keys of Effective Communication in a Millennial’s World)