Who is Katie Broome?
Katie Broome is a curious-by-nature editor and writer who pivoted from a decade-long career in travel writing at AAA, Inc., to dive into the world of smart shopping as the Store Editor at The Krazy Coupon Lady (KCL), a female-founder-owned company.
As the Store Editor at KCL, Katie reports on savings strategies and store policy changes at major retailers and grocery stores including Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Aldi, and Dollar General. Her work supports the KCL mission of helping shoppers beat MSRP.
Secret weapon: Listening in on retailers’ earnings calls to get the scoop on price changes and the impact of inflation.
She has over 15 years of experience editing additional topics such as personal finance, consumer safety, and retirement planning.
My Writing
Smart Shopping
Is Costco Raising Membership Fees? Actually, Yes — And We Have a Date for The Krazy Coupon Lady
15+ Dollar Tree Items That Cost Way More Than $1.25 for The Krazy Coupon Lady
Is Walmart Plus Worth It? Here’s How to Decide for The Krazy Coupon Lady
Sam’s Cash Bonus Offers: How They Work and Current Deals for The Krazy Coupon Lady
Budget-Friendly Travel
Where to Go for an Anniversary Trip, Based on Your Celebration Year for AAA’s travel blog
9 Pet-Friendly Vacation Ideas in the Pacific Northwest for AAA’s travel blog
8 Fun Things To Do for Free (or Cheap) in Edmonton, Alberta for AAA’s travel blog
Resume
Experience
The Krazy Coupon Lady
Store Content Editor
2022 - present
AAA, Inc.
Travel Editor
2014 - 2022
Launch That, LLC
Freelance Content Editor (RetireGuide, Annuity.org, Drugwatch)
2019 - present
Education
B.A. English (Summa Cum Laude)
Rollins College
2005-2009
Certificate in Copyediting
UC San Diego Extension
2018-2019
Certificate in Publishing
New York University - Summer Publishing Institute
2009
Skills & Other Qualifications
Proficient with PC/Mac platforms, Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), Slack, SEMRush
Familiar with AP Style and The Chicago Manual of Style
Freelance Editing Services
With 15 years of experience writing and editing for the web, I know what it takes to make good content great.
On a freelance basis, I love helping writers, brands, and businesses create clear, compelling content that is free of errors, aligned with brand guidelines, and tailored to the intended audience.
Freelance topic specialties include personal finance, medical devices, lawsuits, health, and consumer safety.
I offer the following editorial services on a freelance basis:
Copyediting (basic to heavy)
Proofreading
Fact-checking
SEO editing (checking headings, external/internal links, metadata, etc.)
Please contact me for current rates and availability.
Testimonials
“Katie is an extremely professional and effective editor. She consistently completes assignments on time and follows our brand’s guidelines and style.”
— Emily Powell, Director of Marketing, Launch That LLC
“Not only is Katie a pleasure to work with, she somehow manages to efficiently complete every assignment on time without sacrificing quality. I highly recommend her for any editing job.”
— Frank Swanson, Former Development Editor, AAA National