Hello. I’m Caitilin.
I was born with a typo in my name...
or rather, I was gifted one by my father. He added a third i to my birth certificate, which is why I’m Caitilin rather than Caitlin. I like to think that this unintended slip inspired my delight for the intricacies of language and gave me an eye for finding its irregularities.
My love of words began when I was very young, and it has led me to the work I do today, providing editing and advice to writers to help them improve the effectiveness and eloquence of their written expression.
I have a deep respect for the potency and poetry of language, and I enjoy the resonance and nuance of words. I admire the way words can intrigue and inspire us, igniting both ideas and action.
I have a fascination for punctuation too. (That’s not odd, right?) I care about commas so you don’t have to, and I know how and when to wield a semicolon. ;)
Through my years of editing at Artful Words, I have been fortunate to work with many talented writers on an array of projects, from collections of poetry to heartfelt memoirs and absorbing stories of imagined worlds. Regardless of the shape their words take, I want my clients to feel pleasure and pride in their writing, and to be confident that every sentence means exactly what they intend.
My approach to editing is collaborative, informed by a shared trust and mutual respect between writer and editor. I blend sensitivity with skill in my editing, and my work is both instinctive and informed. Artistry in writing is as important to me as accuracy, so I focus on both when I edit.
Editing, for me, is an art, an act of creativity that I am privileged to practise, always exploring and learning more.
If you believe your words matter and you want to engage and enchant readers with your writing, use the form below to get in touch with me.
Good writing changes lives;
artful editing helps it happen.
