Katie Cruice Smith
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I believe in the power of the right word.
I edit manuscripts for publishers and independent authors, ghostwrite books and articles, and proofread work before it goes to press. Over the years I have edited hundreds of books, from picture books to historical novels to memoir.
A degree in publishing and a start in newspapers
I have a degree in publishing and got my start in newspapers before moving into book publishing. Since then I have edited dissertations, speeches, articles, blogs, websites, and hundreds of books. I spent years as a senior editor for a book publisher, which meant reading nearly every kind of manuscript that came through the door: children’s picture books, Amish romance, historical novels, biblical fiction, memoir, and non-fiction.
I am also an author. My first book, Why Did You Choose Me?, grew out of the questions my own three children asked about their adoptions. My newer writing lives on Substack.
My writing has been featured on Shame on Shanty, The Mom Journey, Elle E. Kay, LauraBooz.com, London Blue Presents, and Jenn Taylor Campbell.
Editing, ghostwriting, and proofreading
Do you need help with grammar? Are you looking for the right words to make your manuscript or blog sound professional? I know what works and what does not, and I would like to help.
Editing. I edit book manuscripts, children’s picture books, articles, blogs, websites, and speeches. That includes developmental editing, where we look at the shape of the whole story, and line editing, where we go through it sentence by sentence.
Ghostwriting. If you know what you want to say but not how to say it, I can write it with you: books, newspaper articles, blog posts, web copy, emails, and promotional material.
Proofreading. The last careful read before your work goes to press, so the typos do not go with it.
Every project is quoted on its own. Tell me what you have and when you need it back, and I will send a quote.
Kind words from authors
“Katie has edited three books for me and each time she has done a completely thorough job, catching even the most elusive of typos. She is excellent as both a developmental editor and a line editor and I would use her again and again. Any author would be blessed to have Katie Smith as their editor.”
“I am so very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Katie Smith on the last several books I have written. She is a level above most other editors in the publishing world. She is intuitive, smart, and insightful. She elevates every project she works on, which is why she is such a sought-after editor. Working with her has challenged me in all the right ways and has made me a better writer. Every writer needs a good editor, and Katie is the best!”
Books I have written and helped write
Before Christmas Began
Written by Katie. A picture book.
Why Did You Choose Me?
Written by Katie. Illustrated by Sarah Strickling Jones. Ambassador International, 2017.
Mothers in Waiting: Healing and Hope for Those with Empty Arms
Katie is a contributor. Compiled by Crystal Bowman and Meghann Bowman.
Unchained Redemption
By Jon Sturtsman, as told to Katie Cruice Smith.
Tell me about your project
Send me a note with what the project is, about how long it is, and when you would like it back. I will reply with a quote and a timeline. You can also email me directly at katiecruicesmith@gmail.com.