Cathy Suter founded CSC to help writers and independent presses navigate the increasingly complex and fast-changing world of publishing. Her experience includes six years as the Managing Editor of The Permanent Press, an award-winning literary publisher, managing editorial experience at Hachette Book Group, and working as a freelance editor for Columbia University Press, Abrams Books, and Philosophical Library. She has extensive expertise in developmental editing and copyediting, and in guiding authors through the self-publishing process.
"Cathy's presentation to my writing class on self-publishing and eBooks was extremely enlightening and I can attest that the students were fascinated. Her engaging talk brought the subject to life and the class came away inspired and with a wealth of useful information."
—Neal Gabler, award-winning author, former chief non-fiction judge of the National Book Award
Cathy was a thoughtful, engaged editor focused on making my voice and content shine. She was instrumental in getting me to jettison seventy pages of suboptimal or tangential content for the final draft. Her work on systematizing the tone and humor was also invaluable. Very happy about my choice! Highly recommend her for this kind of non-fiction.
—James R., January 2024
"Cathy was instrumental in the development, marketing and distribution of 14 books for the Melinda Camber Porter Archive. She has a mastery of the book publishing process and her guidance throughout the entire production process was invaluable."
—Joseph Flicek, Executive Director, Melinda Camber Porter Archive
I recently worked with Cathy on my manuscript, and the experience was outstanding. Her meticulous copy editing, insightful developmental review, and comprehensive style sheet significantly improved my work. Working with Cathy was a collaborative and enlightening experience. Her professionalism, expertise, and dedication were evident in every aspect of her work. Communication was seamless, and deadlines were met punctually. I highly recommend Cathy to any writer seeking a skilled and insightful editor.
—Chris P., June 2024