Testimonials
Katherine edited my debut novel. She was fantastic to work with—the perfect combination of kind and compassionate with her explanations, and ruthless with her pen. Exactly what I wanted/needed in an editor. She pushed the story and pushed my writing, making this book a far better version than when I handed it to her. Her outstanding attention to historical detail was what originally drew me to Katherine’s website. I learned so much from her on the craft of writing, and I will certainly use her expertise for future books!
Olivia Ellesar
Found At Sea
Kath offered Gecko Edit's services to help my bilingual fundraising publication. I could not have completed the book without her team’s help and support. Kath and Laurie were excellent to work with—conscientious and professional, and always striving for excellence. Leading up to publication, I always felt like the editing was in very capable hands. The book has been received very well. I would definitely recommend Gecko Edit to friends and colleagues.
Vicky Enea
Dining with Diplomats
Kath has been a great addition to the Right Touch Editing team. Our clients need skilled, informed editing. Kath is knowledgeable about the business topics we tackle, asking insightful questions that draw out the connections the client is trying to make and editing to our clients' high standards.
She's a gem!
Erin Brenner
Right Touch Editing, Author of the Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors
I needed a fresh pair of eyes to proofread my non-fiction book during the process of self-publishing. Kath’s approach was highly efficient; she ensured consistency of style and that my sentences were clear and unambiguous; she was able to query with sensitivity. I am very grateful to have benefited from working with Kath. My book is a better product and thanks her too.
Annie Deakins
Tall Tartan Talks
I have nothing but good things to say (and write) about my experience with Gecko Edit. Katherine was quick, comprehensive, sensitive, and incredibly helpful. She provided sound information and input, tapping into resources to use terms appropriate to the time and place. I learned a lot from her and have kept her materials as a reference for my writing. All in all, a very pleasant and productive experience.
Diane Helentjaris
The Indenture of Ivy O'Neill
Katherine's meticulous approach to my novel was tremendously helpful. She didn't just edit; she made notes about the characters, their relationships, their activities, and motivations in order to fully involve herself in the story. By pointing out some potential problems with the narrative, Katherine inspired me to rewrite certain passages to make the story better. I would definitely feel comfortable working with her again.
Chevron Ross
The Samaritan's Patient
When my publisher selected Katherine to edit my latest novel, my expectations were high. But Katherine managed to exceed even those. Her deep knowledge of editing conventions, her command of the language, her accommodation of my writing style, her careful consistency checking, and her attention to detail, all worked together to produce a much-improved manuscript. She even researched my descriptions of real-world places and suggested several helpful changes to improve accuracy and realism. In addition to all this, Katherine herself was a joy to work with. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for outstanding professional editing work.
Don Thompson
Maslow's Basement
I was recommended to Katherine's service by a friend of mine, and though he works in the RPG industry I thought having a fiction piece edited would be sufficiently in her wheelhouse to give it a try. I was pleased by the experience and professionalism shown throughout the process. Payments were flexible and the project finished before deadline. One part of the experience I found rewarding was the quality of the entire line editing format. Suggestions went beyond simple word processing into the craft of storytelling itself. I would recommend highly!
Mike Stewart
Rippers
I found Gecko Edit to be extremely flexible and accommodating when it came to my publishing project. This was my first professionally edited project and I wasn't sure exactly what type of services were needed. Katherine walked me through the options and helped to create a solution that fit both the project and the budget. She also helped me create a consistent product through the implementation of a customized style guide based on my personal preferences.
Tim Sattley
Bada$$ Bunnies
I am so glad that I found Katherine as an editor! As a brand-new author, I had trepidation about the process, but she immediately put me at ease. Not only is she professional and responsive, but she was also able to bring out the best of my writing with her thoughtful comments and suggestions. I am excited to work with her on all of my upcoming projects.
Kara O'Toole Treece
Running in Parallel Series
Working with Katherine was a joy. Not only is she superb at her editing craft but she was supportive of my writing and respectful of where I was coming from. There is no question my book is better now after her work. She also has a great sense of humor, so even when she suggested changes, it was never a criticism so much as a friendly suggestion to improve. We laughed a lot in our emails back and forth, and I will miss our creative times together. if you need an editor or a proofreader, you will not find anyone better.
Rabbi Paul Plotkin
Wisdom Grows in My Garden
Katherine was a recommendation from another copy editor I know, and I couldn't be happier with her work! She has an immense knowledge of grammar and the flexibility to work with character dialogue quirks, as well as finding your own repetitive tendencies to make your work shine as best as possible. You would do well to have her look at your work!
Lauren Sellers
Ruinview
You can gaze across the literary desert, squinting in the harsh light of need, finding there in the distance an oasis named Katherine Kirk. She has done a superb job on seven of my novels. Professional, yet warm; knowledgeable but also understanding the frailties of the words an author has birthed. She gave my work the strength to stand on its own four legs and gallop.
M C Neuffer
Riley series, Tommy Blue, Gutter Road, and more!
I've been working with Katherine Kirk and Gecko Edit for over a year now, and using Katherine on all of our publications has been a godsend. Words can't describe the level of stress relief provided by having an ace professional editor like Katherine standing watch on all our books before they go out to the printers. She's better than taking my blood pressure pills. Everyone needs a good editor, and thanks to Gecko Edit's reasonable rates, now everyone can have one! Katherine comes with my highest recommendation, and as a publisher of tabletop role-playing games, supplements and fiction, you can take that to the treasure vault.
Jim Wampler
MudPuppy Games
Working with Katherine has been a great pleasure. Her communication was superior throughout the editing process. As copy-editor, she took the time to understand the book, the audience, and the book’s purpose. Because she invested the time in understanding the nature of my work, her suggestions added great value. She cleared up areas that were unclear or confusing. Her suggestions resulted in a much-improved book. Katherine did a wonderful job, and I would highly recommend her for any editing project.
Jesse Pittard
Educator
It was great working with Katherine. She got into my story pretty quickly and sent me good, thoughtful questions promptly. Her detailed analysis of my writing was impressive. She caught a few inconsistencies quickly and made corrections accordingly. Katherine's proofreading was very much needed, helpful, and timely.
Ashraf Habbak
Prince Undercover
I was directed to Katherine Kirk by my publisher and she was a fortuitous discovery. I’m more than pleased that I contracted with her to edit my latest book. Upon reviewing her edited manuscript, I see the attention to detail and the thoroughness of her work. She was prompt and was quick to correspond with questions and/or concerns. And she completed the edit quickly. And her cost was more than reasonable. I couldn’t be more pleased and I look forward to having her edit any more of my work. Thank you, Katherine.
Ed Lehner
Grandpa's Horse, and Other Stories
I want to thank my editor, Katherine Kirk, for her keen insights, for helping to focus the characters’ voices, and for making my writing the best that it could be. I may have chosen you in part because your name sounds like “Captain Kirk” if you say it really quickly, but that ended up being one of the best choices I made on the professional front.
Dylan McFadyen
Oblivion's Galaxy Series