Broad Editorial

Writing & Publishing Services

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UPDATE: Starting in 2025 I will be working only with existing clients and referrals. Thanks for understanding!

You can find more about me and my debut novel, Greenwich, over at katebroad.com.

I’m Kate Broad, an author and award-winning editor with twenty years of publishing experience with traditional publishers, indie publishers, self-publishing, and academic publishing.

With two agents in two genres and twelve published books (and counting!) I’m here to help you write, edit, and polish your manuscript and submissions materials so you’re in the strongest position to get to YES.

BE bold.
BE creative.
BE ready.

QUERYING

query letters

synopses

comparison titles

agent lists

TAILORED TO YOUR PROJECT

EDITING

full and partial manuscripts

developmental and line edits

copyediting

“big picture” reads

THOROUGH AND EXPERIENCED

COACHING

get unstuck

finish your manuscript

plan next steps

single or multiple sessions

PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

“Kate has perfected the balance of being hugely encouraging while also pushing me to be a stronger writer. Her feedback focuses on clear, actionable ways to make the manuscript sharper and bolder – she gets right at the heart of what I’m attempting. Just as importantly, Kate’s compassionate, enthusiastic approach gives me a shot in the arm, reminding me that the project is worth any challenges of the revision process.”
– sara flannery murphy, author of the wonder state

Let’s make querying easier.

Broad Editorial takes the guesswork and the grunt work out of querying. I’ll research comp titles and generate a list of agents or submissions for you – all personalized for your unique project and goals.

LEARN MORE

“Kate was so helpful and comprehensive in her feedback that I went from an ineffective query to almost always getting page requests. She offers informed, decisive input and explains the reason behind it, so that working with her even once will make you a better, smarter writer.”
– Jenny LeRoy, english phd (upmarket fiction)

Query letter editor and fiction manuscript editor

Get out of the slush pile.

A knowledgeable editor can take your work to the next level, beyond what beta readers can provide.

Whether a full manuscript, partial, or opening pages, I’ll discuss what type of feedback you’re looking for and how to get your work ready for agents, editors, or to self-publish.

SERVICES

“I appreciate the fact that Kate is a published author and has years of editing experience. She asked the right questions and had a very intuitive process. She is truly a book therapist.”
– MIA W. AUBREY, NOVELIST

COACHING

Talk to someone who gets it.

writing coach, writing consultant, writing time management

Time management, accountability, and support

Don’t write alone

why do agents pass on manuscripts, query literary agents

Interpret passes and make decisions

Get real advice

Face change, uncertainty, and career pivots

Be empowered

talk to a writing coach, therapy for writers

Get started, get finished, and get unstuck

Meet your goals

LET’S TALK

“I was not expecting to be given that much generous consideration from a person with so much valuable insider knowledge. But this is who Kate is: a person as genuine as she is professional who’s deeply invested in helping other writers. Now, after muddling through this murky situation for ages, I have a way forward.”
– KS PALAKOVIC, NOVELIST (SCI-FI AND LITERARY FICTION)*

*now with an offer of publication for her debut novel!

About Broad Editorial

Hi! I’m Kate Broad.

My debut literary novel, GREENWICH, will be published by St. Martin’s Press in July 2025. I’m also a top selling author of ten romance novels, a novella, and co-editor of an award-winning academic volume. I have a PhD in literature and have taught undergraduate creative writing to poets, novelists, playwrights, and future MFA grads. I’ve been a writer, editor, and proofreader for Pearson/Savvas, Google, and other companies. I also run the Substack Ask an Author, an advice column for writers.

I started Broad Editorial to provide writing and publishing services to writers who are querying, submitting, working on their manuscripts, or figuring out what’s next in their creative lives and careers.

READ MORE ABOUT KATE

BE original.
BE confident.
BE yourself.

UPDATE: Starting in 2025 I will be working only with existing clients and referrals.