Welcome!
I am an author and editor who believes humans are born to tell stories.
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I am an advocate for ingenuity, painstakingly precise, and brimful of passion. I am a crafty storyteller, thoughtful editor, and scrupulous proofreader.
I am a creative who cares.
“The first draft is black and white. Editing gives the story color.”
—Emma Hill, author of Ashes of Glass
Polished Pages exists because of my deep fondness for language, for transmitting ideas, and for telling a story that's yearning to be told.
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As a writer of fiction, I’ve always valued the creative process, but I find it equally rewarding—and refreshing—to channel my expertise into editing nonfiction. I’m passionate about helping others articulate their unique messages. A devoted consumer of self-improvement books and spiritual tell-alls, I bring both curiosity and care to every project I take on.
Equally, my background in content marketing and corporate projects has equipped me to tackle everything from law firm case studies and internal business policies to blogs and email campaigns.​​
My Philosophy
A piece of writing should make someone feel something. It should inspire, stir sentiments, linger like the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
That’s why I take the time to understand you—what you stand for, what you hope to achieve, and who your audience is. Your desired impact is all that matters.
Poor writing and a dishonest writer's voice can be detected within seconds. Rushed storytelling and a lack of flow and clarity wreck a potentially provocative narrative. My promise is to evade these audience-killers and work together to create a quality, polished work.
Love from Clients
"I highly recommend Katrina as a book editor. If you're looking for a no-nonsense editor that won't stifle your creativity, go with Polished Pages. Katrina, above all else, is an accomplished reader, which is obvious in the way she cares deeply about your book. I trust her intuition."
—Genny Mothot
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"Katrina is an absolute delight to work with! Professional and personable, she patiently and firmly kept me in line—constructive editing at its best. Her editing helped my novel grow richer and deeper, and, of course, more technically sound. With her guidance, my novel improved as well as my craft. She takes the time to listen to you and your story which results in brilliantly insightful edits."
—Sonja F. Blanco
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"Katrina is a pleasure to work with. She's vastly improved my work, and I'm so excited about how my project is going to turn out. 10 out of 10 characters in my world would recommend."
—Melissa Myring
Education, Honours & Awards: Dean's List UBC Creative Writing MFA | Special UBC Graduate Scholarship — Provost Office Prize | Arts & Science Scholar, Concordia University (top 1%) | Journalism Program Distinction, Concordia University | Golden Key International Honour Society (top 15%) | Dean’s List, Algonquin College | Winner International Paranormal Book Awards | Editor's Pick, Publishers Weekly | Semi-Finalist, Stage 32 Comedy Pilot Contest | Quarterfinalist, Stage 32 TV Writing Contest | Semi-Finalist, Ottawa’s Youth Infringement Festival Playwriting Contest