About me

I’m Sarah Dawes, the human behind Thank the Cat Editing.

I specialise in fiction and narrative non-fiction, offering thoughtful edits that preserve your style while bringing clarity and polish. Each project is approached with kindness, attention to detail, and a deep respect for the work entrusted to me. At Thank the Cat Editing, every story is nurtured and every author supported.

In addition to my editing experience and qualifications, I have a degree in archaeology and a lifelong involvement with horses, dogs, and gardening. I also have experience of pagan lifeways, motorcycling culture, alcohol and drug use, and access to a ‘tame’ police officer to check procedure. If your text covers any of the above, my expertise in these areas will ensure your portrayal is as authentic as possible.

My desk is at the very heart of my home, near a cosy woodburner and looking out over my garden to the hills beyond. It’s a calm, creative environment that allows me to focus on each author’s voice with care. I only ever work on one text at a time, with cyber security and confidentiality taken very seriously. As a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading I am committed to my professional development and fully insured, so your manuscript is in safe hands with me.