Who are we?

Book Polishers is based in the UK, but provides editing and book production services to clients around the globe. Read on to find out all about us!

Kate Coe

Kate Coe is a writer, editor and proofreader who has been working with Zoë for several years through the various small presses that Zoë manages. Kate has a background in library & information services, web design and administration, which has all combined into a passion for tweaking things until they are just right – particularly when it comes to errors and formatting! She has previously worked for Rebellion and Grimbold Books as an editor, proofreader and typesetter, as well as various independent clients. She is a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders.

Zoë Harris

Editor and Founder, Zoë Harris, is an author of fiction, trained editor and proofreader with a background in project management, software documentation and business writing. She studied professional writing and editing in Adelaide, South Australia before moving to Norway in 2006. Zoë is the leader of the Oslo Writers’ League, a member of PEN Australia and PEN International and the Australian Society of Authors. Previously a documentation specialist for Opera Software, Zoë started Book Polishers in 2013 to focus on editing and book production, and through her work with Grimbold Books and its imprints, has gained invaluable experience in editing fiction. She now has several small, independent presses as clients for editing, proofreading and book design.

Ken Dawson

Ken Dawson runs Creative Covers, and acts as an independent subcontractor for cover design with Book Polishers. His prices are outstanding, especially at the high quality standards to which he adheres, and is the primary recommended source of cover and promotional material design for Book Polishers clients.