Author. Editor.

Book Strategist.

I help non-fiction authors write the right book and reach more people with their message

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I’m Cate

For more than 20 years, I’ve been helping people turn their ideas, expertise and experiences into books and stories that are recommended and remembered.

Books were always my first love, but it was while writing and editing for some of the UK’s bestselling magazines that I discovered I had a knack for uncovering the stories, insights and experiences most people dismiss as ordinary – but which readers resonate with the most.

At the same time, I discovered I was unusually good at taking people’s tangled thoughts and getting to the heart of what they really wanted to say – helping them to turn their complex ideas and abstract thinking into writing that’s clear, compelling and easy to understand.

Since 2013, I’ve been using those skills to help nonfiction authors identify and write the books they really want to write.

And over the years, I’ve developed a particular expertise in planning, positioning and structuring nonfiction books. That work eventually became my Read Magnet Method, a framework designed to help authors identify the strongest version of their idea – before they spend months writing the wrong book.

Whether I’m helping an author clarify a concept, shape an outline, or work through a manuscript chapter by chapter, my goal is always the same: to make sure you write a book that sounds like you, feels like you, says what you mean, and most importantly, meets your author goals.

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High-level editorial support

for nonfiction authors

The Book Report

For authors with a book idea – but no idea where to start! 

You complete a short questionnaire, then we spend 90 minutes exploring your ideas, expertise, experience and goals. Afterwards, I create a personalised Book Report, outlining the strongest direction for your book.

You’ll walk away with:

✦ A clearly defined book concept & positioning

✦ The hook, promise + central idea at the heart of your book

✦ A deeper understanding of your reader – and what they really want from your book

✦ Strategic recommendations for structure, content and direction

✦The confidence to stop second-guessing and start writing!

Investment: £549

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Early-Stage Authors

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Editorial Feedback

For Authors With A Book in Progress

Whether you’ve written a single chapter, a detailed outline, or several chapters of your manuscript, I’ll review your work and provide personalised video feedback to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

You’ll receive:

✦ Honest, experienced editorial insight on what’s working – and what isn’t

✦Feedback on structure, storytelling, pacing, voice and reader experience

✦Guidance to help you avoid common mistakes before they become bigger problems

✦ Recommendations tailored to your book, your goals and your audience

✦ A clearer understanding of your strengths and patterns as a writer

✦ Practical next steps, so you know exactly what to focus on next

For authors who don’t need another writing course – just an experienced editor to tell you what’s working what’s not, and what to do next.

Investment:

Single chapter review — £200

Three chapters — £500

Five chapters — £800

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Book Blueprint

This is for authors who want to write their own book, but haven’t got time to spend months trying to figure out how to do it.

Through two deep-dive strategy sessions, I’ll hand you a complete book architecture so you know exactly what to write.

You’ll walk away with:

✦ A complete chapter-by-chapter outline

✦ A clear purpose and reader outcome for every chapter

✦ Strategic recommendations for structure, flow and pacing

✦ A framework for organising your stories, examples and teaching

✦ A book architecture designed to keep readers engaged from beginning to end

Investment: From £5,000

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The Plan

My Books

The Luminous Press

ADHD Mum, ADHD Kid 

What happens when Mum has ADHD too?

In this honest, witty and practical guide, Cate shares what it’s really like to be the parent of an ADHD child, when you struggle with the exact same things they do.

With personal stories and insights from clinicians, ADHD experts and other ADHD mums, ADHD Mum, ADHD Kid is about knowing that you’re not alone, and that when you understand your wiring, you and your ADHD family can get through the day with a little less chaos, and bit more grace.

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Soul Story: How To Tell Stories That Call In Your Soul Tribe

You’ve got a story to tell. In fact, you’ve got stories.

Story captivates; story impacts, story sells. But you don’t want to just move your audience to action – you want to really move them, heart and soul. The problem is, you’re so busy hiding behind your expertise you’ve become visible but vanilla.

It’s time to awaken your inner storyteller, unearth your story goldmine, and use the power of your personal experience to share your message with the world.

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Your Book Done

The Fast Way To Write a Nonfiction Book For Your Business

Most experts don’t need more time to get their book done – they need a better plan! Your Book Done is a short and snappy ebook, that shows you how to choose the right book to write, avoid the mistakes that cause most books to fizzle out, and have the confidence that you’re writing the right book for your authority and business goals.

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“I couldn't have written this without Cate’s support, but I had been working on this for ten years, so this has collapsed timelines, has meant that I have been completely held and supported every step of the way”

“I would not be celebrating the launch of my first book Manifestation Freq: it’s not magic it’s a frequency if it wasn’t for Cate’s support. This has been 10 years in the making, and it’s not that I couldn’t have written this without Cate’s support, but I had been working on this for ten years, so this has collapsed timelines, has meant that I have been completely held and supported every step of the way, and it means that my book is going to be out in the world in a way that really resonates from my heart to the person who’s meant to read it. Again that’s what you’re going to get with Cate, there is no one better than Cate to support you on this journey. She is the most brilliant writer, editor, publisher.”

Louise George
Manifestation x Business Coach to 6-7 figure Coaches & Brands

“I have a first draft of a very good book I can be proud of, that demonstrates both my expertise and experience.”

Working with Cate has been incredible. Not only do I have all my thoughts unscrambled and in an order that makes sense, I have a first draft of a very good book I can be proud of, that demonstrates both my expertise and experience. Possibly even more valuable, I’m seeing how chapters can become talks, how the book can work as the front-facing part of an audience growth and money-making funnel, and how it works synergistically with my whole business. A book that was imaginary for nearly a decade is finally nearly real. Thank you Cate for your skill, dedication and creative rigour!

Kate Wolf
Purpose Coach & Storyteller

“In just one hour Cate broke down all of my ideas and organised it in such a way that set a path for me to start writing my book. "

“I am so grateful to Cate for her book breakthrough session – I think it is exactly what it says it is, a massive breakthrough to clarity and confidence in starting your book journey. I have had my solo book on my vision for quite some time, and it has become a real goal of mine since a year ago!! A year! Yes, that’s how long I have been thinking about what the book would be about, until I got on a call with Cate. In just one hour Cate broke down all of my ideas and organised it in such a way that set a path for me to start writing my book. No more wondering in my thoughts of what it would be, I now know exactly what it needs to be and what will go into every single chapter of my book. It was a pleasure to watch Cate doing her magic with my ideas and putting it all into one coherent strategy. Thank you!! I am so excited to start writing and become a solo published author now!”

Raimonda Jan
International Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Personal Brand Visibility Coach and Best Selling Author.

“In the 3 months we worked together I actually tripled the income from my first book. "

Cate was absolutely amazing at helping me bring my ideas to my consciousness and kept me accountable as I moved through writing my second book. She is patient, understanding and empathetic and pushes you at the perfect pace to keep you productive without completely overwhelming you… I’ve been writing copy for years but have always struggled to write for myself. I learned so much from Cate, and in the 3 months we worked together I actually tripled my monthly income from my first book.”

Gemma Ray
Broadcast Journalist, writer & best-selling author – private client

"Cate helps you write a book with your Business Strategy in mind."

“Cate is a powerhouse for fine-tuning your text, puzzle out where to place your stories, and adding the finishing touches of a word here and there that make you realize “Yes! THAT’s what I meant to say”. She also has the whole background of your business interest and marketing strategy in the back of her mind, and will link you back to your possibilities in each conversation.”

Angelika Collisi

Leadership Coach

"Despite having kids and a business writing my book has felt so achievable!"

The Soul Works has revolutionised my approach to writing. Cate’s teaching, the structure and content of the course has enabled me to get out of my head and my book on to paper. I have managed to get chapters written despite having young kids and a business, and it has all felt achievable. No retreat to the Outer Hebrides needed. I have loved the course, teaching and the community it has given me. But the thing I’m most proud of is that I’ve finally found my voice – and I’ve written hundreds of blogs before. I look back on things I’ve written in the past and they sound so teachery, not like me at all. I’m not a therapist who wears a floral dress. I do swear occasionally (obviously never in front of the kids). This is who I am. And if that’s not for you, then you’re not for me, and that’s ok!”

Rebecca Earlby
Play Therapist

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"I had all the ideas but Cate helped me bring my book project to life!"

I’d been sitting on my book project for years! I knew I needed some help getting my content off the Trello board, but was overwhelmed with knowing where to start. The program is packed with resources on how to craft and publish your book. I’m looking at the project in a simple, step by step way now and that makes the book much easier to write. The group calls were helpful in trouble-shooting and connecting with inspiring business owners. I recommend this program for anyone who has all the ideas, but needs help with bringing their book to life.

Sarah Sienkiewicz

Aligned Marketing Coach

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"Encouragement & Support on Your Book Journey"

I love the encouragement and support of this wonderful and kind community. Cate really makes you feel seen and heard with your soul’s book project and supports you in overcoming doubts and imposter syndrome. Her motto is that everyone has a soul story aka book inside and she really helps you getting it out there also with the support of other fellow writers of the community.

Sandra Rhode

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