Hey, I’m Cate!
I’m an author, editor and founder of The Luminous Press. I began my career in print as a features writer and commissioning editor for top UK magazines such as Woman & Home and Country Living Magazine. Over the years, I’ve written for names you’d recognise (David Attenborough, Sharon Osbourne, Roger Moore, Mary Berry, Jo Malone, Karren Brady) — and many you wouldn’t, but should.
My first love, however, has always been books and storytelling, and in 2013 I began supporting authors as an editorial partner, supporting them with editing, co-writing and ghostwriting of nonfiction books. Over the years I’ve supported dozens of experts, founders and thinkers with their books, as both ghostwriter and editor.
In 2021, I published my first nonfiction book, Soul Story, which is all about how to share your message with the world through the power of storytelling. Since then I’ve also written books on writing craft (Your Book Done and Read Magnet – coming 2027), as well as my new ‘ADHD Mum, ADHD Kid’ series that draws on my personal experience of being a neurodivergent woman raising a neurodivergent child.
While I write my own books and build my own publishing portfolio, I also help other nonfiction authors bring their books into the world, helping them to plan, structure and write idea-rich, story-driven books that are resonant, recommended and remembered.
My zone of genius is seeing the message hidden inside your experience, expertise and ideas — and helping you turn it into a story-driven nonfiction book that your readers will devour and remember long after they’ve finished reading.
Ways to Work Together
Flexible editorial support for nonfiction authors who want an experienced editor and book strategist in their corner to keep you moving forward with confidence
The Book Report
You’re ready to write a book but want expert guidance on how to start
I interview you about your idea and book goals and then turn it into a full report that gives you your full book concept
Move forwards on your manuscript with confidence that you’re writing the write book for your goals
Investment: £595
Editorial Feedback
Asynchronous feedback on your book concept, outline or chapters
Send me what you would like to be reviewed and I will record you a detailed loom video with honest editorial insight on what’s working, whats not, and how to fix it
Get recommendations tailored to your book, goal and audience
Gain a clearer understanding of your strengths and patterns as a writer and communicator
Practical next steps so you know what to focus on next
Investment Guide: 1 chapter: £200; 3 chapters £500; 5 chapters £800; Full book outline review £500
The Book Blueprint
For busy experts and thinkers serious about getting their book written, but who don’t have the time to figure out the direction, concept and outline alone
Walk away with a full book concept, chapter by chapter outline, strategic instructions for chapter flow and pacing, and a complete book architecture designed to keep readers engaged from beginning to end.
Investment: From £5,000
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How I can help you
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Read Magnet®
A 4-week book sprint to plan the right book for your business.
Walk away with a magnetic book blueprint that’s strategically aligned, creatively on fire, and makes your book feel not just doable –but inevitable.
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Start Writing!
Imagine having your whole book plan planned out in 90 minutes, so you can finally just sit down get it written. That’s exactly what happens on this 90 minute 1:1 Book Strategy call with Cate. Walk away with a clear & aligned plan.
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THE LUMINOUS LETTERS
A weekly newsletter on capturing brilliance in motion and crafting it into a body of work that is strategic, resonant, and enduring.
