Kate   Tym

Writing & Editorial Services

Kate is ex-Commissioning Editor of Random House Children’s Books. She is a published children’s books author of some fifteen years’ standing and has one adult ‘chick lit’ novel under her belt. She has provided freelance writing and editing services to, among others, Random House, Puffin, Hodder / Hachette, Element and Brilliant Books.

Kate is happy to undertake a range of work including:

  • Writing to Commission
  • Ghost writing
  • Restructuring/re-writing
  • Retelling
  • Compiling / anthologising
  • Copywiriting – website content, catalogue copy, marketing and promotional material, back cover copy
  • Full project editing / management
  • Reading and reporting on manuscripts (agented or unsolicited)
  • Copy-editing and proof reading

Fees are negotiable depending on the nature of the work, please do not hesitate to contact Kate to discuss your editorial / writing needs with her.


I have worked with Kate for over fifteen years and have always found her to be reliable, professional and conscientious in all that she does. She has the perfect mixture of an eye for detail and creative flair. I would not hesitate to recommend her as both a writer and an editor as she carries out both roles with diligence and aplomb.

Sarah Dudman, Editorial Director, Formerly of Random House and Macmillan Children's Books

Kate Tym