07438797311 • Enquiries@kqeditorial.co.uk
Welcome to KittyQuill Editorial Services
• Helping your story land gracefully •
Human-led editing specialising in Crime, Thriller and Commercial fiction. Guiding you with confidence from draft to publication whatever your level of experience.
• Editing services for every stage of your book •
PhD Qualified Editor
Experienced in both academic and commercial editing
No AI
involvement
Who are we?
PhD in Criminology • 10+ Years in the Book Industry • Human-Led Editing • Supporting Authors Worldwide
KittyQuill is a small, independent editorial studio built on a love of stories, collaboration, and craftsmanship. We believe editing should feel supportive, personal, and tailored to every author we work with, as our approach is always centred around your voice and vision. We work with all genres of fiction, with a specialised focus on crime and thriller, backed by over 12 years of experience in criminal research and the criminal justice field, including doctoral level expertise in criminology.
10+
Years in the book industry
50+
Author events and signings organised
12+
Years of Experience in Criminology and Criminal Research
Your story, step by step
From structural editing to final proofreading, our services support your manuscript at every stage, making the editing process clear and stress-free.
If you’d like to see how we work before committing, we offer free sample edits so you can decide if our style is the right fit for you. We also provide a free editing and query checklist, and writing tips through our email list to help support you at every stage of your writing journey.
Here are the 5 stages into how we guide your manuscript from enquiry to polished draft.
1. Get in touch
Start by contacting us with details about your manuscript and the type of support you’re looking for, or even just to see what we are about. We’ll chat about your goals, your timeline, and what you need from the editing process.
2. Choose your service
We’ll help you decide which editing service (or package) is the best fit for your manuscript and where you are in your writing journey.
3. The editing process
Once everything is agreed and signed, we begin the editing process. You’ll receive thoughtful, detailed feedback every step of the way, with regular check ins, designed to strengthen your story while respecting your voice and vision.
4. Review and refine
You’ll have time to review the edits and feedback, ask questions, and make revisions. This is where our collaboration is at its strongest, ensuring your vision remains at the heart of the work.
5. Further support
With your manuscript refined and polished, you’ll be ready to move forward, whether that’s querying agents, submitting to publishers, or self-publishing.
We can also support you beyond the edit with marketing editing, series continuity checks, and pitch deck or proposal reviews, to help you confidently prepare for the next stage of your publishing journey.
Ready to start your editing journey?
If you’re considering working with us, we’d love to learn more about you and your manuscript. Whether you’re refining a first draft or getting ready to publish, we’re here to support you at every stage of the journey.
Not sure where to start? You can request a free sample edit to see if our approach aligns with your vision, download our complimentary editing and query checklist, or book a relaxed 1:1 chat to make sure we’re the right fit for each other.
When you’re ready, tell us about your story we’d be honored to help it land gracefully on its paws.
Reach out today, and let’s bring your story to life.