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I thought my mastery of the English language was nigh-on perfect until I handed over my manuscript to Kate. She was a fantastic editor to work with; extremely efficient and meticulous… just what was required! I would not hesitate to recommend her to anybody!” — Rocco Giordano, nonfiction author
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