Kat Betts | Element Editing Services
@elementeds.bsky.social
Editor, mother, latte lover. Buyer of boots and books.
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Hi everyone!
I'm a fiction editor with over 13 years' experience. I specialise in fantasy and science fiction, and *adore* spicy stories, too! I offer developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading, and I have a beta reading team, if you need them.
Currently reading 7 books, because chaos.
I'm a fiction editor with over 13 years' experience. I specialise in fantasy and science fiction, and *adore* spicy stories, too! I offer developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading, and I have a beta reading team, if you need them.
Currently reading 7 books, because chaos.
Officially want to congratulate J.S. Harman on becoming a finalist for the Aurealis Awards! The Aurealis Awards are Australia's top Speculative Fiction Awards, and to become a finalist, you need to come in the top 6 for your category. This round there were just shy of 800 entrants overall.
February 2, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Officially want to congratulate J.S. Harman on becoming a finalist for the Aurealis Awards! The Aurealis Awards are Australia's top Speculative Fiction Awards, and to become a finalist, you need to come in the top 6 for your category. This round there were just shy of 800 entrants overall.
Today my youngest goes to school for the first time. This week is filled with errands and appointments I couldn't do across the last 6.5 weeks of school holidays, but in between all that, I'll be working on a developmental edit of "It Was Always You" by MM Forster.
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Today my youngest goes to school for the first time. This week is filled with errands and appointments I couldn't do across the last 6.5 weeks of school holidays, but in between all that, I'll be working on a developmental edit of "It Was Always You" by MM Forster.
I'm still on Quicksilver, but I'm at 73%. Things have slowed a bit because I've been doing other things... *looks at WoW* I'd love to get it finished today, but school goes back and the day is filled with errands and professional development work, so we'll see!
January 29, 2026 at 8:17 PM
I'm still on Quicksilver, but I'm at 73%. Things have slowed a bit because I've been doing other things... *looks at WoW* I'd love to get it finished today, but school goes back and the day is filled with errands and professional development work, so we'll see!
What are you working on today?
Today I'll be doing the final digital input on an Australian novel, "Isolate". I'm really happy with how far this book has come! The writing has a polaroid, hot-summer vibe (which fits perfectly). It's wistful, and sad, and pulls at the heartstrings.
Today I'll be doing the final digital input on an Australian novel, "Isolate". I'm really happy with how far this book has come! The writing has a polaroid, hot-summer vibe (which fits perfectly). It's wistful, and sad, and pulls at the heartstrings.
January 26, 2026 at 8:08 PM
What are you working on today?
Today I'll be doing the final digital input on an Australian novel, "Isolate". I'm really happy with how far this book has come! The writing has a polaroid, hot-summer vibe (which fits perfectly). It's wistful, and sad, and pulls at the heartstrings.
Today I'll be doing the final digital input on an Australian novel, "Isolate". I'm really happy with how far this book has come! The writing has a polaroid, hot-summer vibe (which fits perfectly). It's wistful, and sad, and pulls at the heartstrings.
I have finished so many books already this year! Paralysed by choice for what was next, I put it to a poll, and my Twitch companions chose number "2", which corresponded in the secret list to Quicksilver, by Callie Hart. I'm already at 45% and I only started it two days ago!
January 25, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I have finished so many books already this year! Paralysed by choice for what was next, I put it to a poll, and my Twitch companions chose number "2", which corresponded in the secret list to Quicksilver, by Callie Hart. I'm already at 45% and I only started it two days ago!
Today is a coffee kind of day.
January 21, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Today is a coffee kind of day.
Huge thank you to Beth Ball for sending a copy of her book, Phoenix Rising, book 1 of the Feather & Flame series. Editing a book is a privilege, but receiving a copy of it, or being acknowledged in some way, is the peak of my job. So thank you, this means a lot.
January 21, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Huge thank you to Beth Ball for sending a copy of her book, Phoenix Rising, book 1 of the Feather & Flame series. Editing a book is a privilege, but receiving a copy of it, or being acknowledged in some way, is the peak of my job. So thank you, this means a lot.
There’s something down there… in the deep…
Currently, I'm working on the proofs for Dark Tides, Book 2 of the Dark Worlds Saga by JS Harman. This book is fantastic, and I cannot wait to see it out in the world!
Currently, I'm working on the proofs for Dark Tides, Book 2 of the Dark Worlds Saga by JS Harman. This book is fantastic, and I cannot wait to see it out in the world!
January 20, 2026 at 4:56 AM
There’s something down there… in the deep…
Currently, I'm working on the proofs for Dark Tides, Book 2 of the Dark Worlds Saga by JS Harman. This book is fantastic, and I cannot wait to see it out in the world!
Currently, I'm working on the proofs for Dark Tides, Book 2 of the Dark Worlds Saga by JS Harman. This book is fantastic, and I cannot wait to see it out in the world!
I want to get more reading done this year, and I've also decided to extend my professional development, which includes rereading a lot of non-fic books, and also newer ones! I'm trying to balance it out, and so far I am having a blast.
Do you have a goal this year? What are you enjoying right now?
Do you have a goal this year? What are you enjoying right now?
January 12, 2026 at 3:54 AM
I want to get more reading done this year, and I've also decided to extend my professional development, which includes rereading a lot of non-fic books, and also newer ones! I'm trying to balance it out, and so far I am having a blast.
Do you have a goal this year? What are you enjoying right now?
Do you have a goal this year? What are you enjoying right now?
Merry Christmas, from me to you!
I'm getting in early, because it's Gideon's 5th birthday today, and I will be super busy from this afternoon onwards.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday period, filled with family, friends, and some wonderfully scrumptious food!
I'm getting in early, because it's Gideon's 5th birthday today, and I will be super busy from this afternoon onwards.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday period, filled with family, friends, and some wonderfully scrumptious food!
December 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Merry Christmas, from me to you!
I'm getting in early, because it's Gideon's 5th birthday today, and I will be super busy from this afternoon onwards.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday period, filled with family, friends, and some wonderfully scrumptious food!
I'm getting in early, because it's Gideon's 5th birthday today, and I will be super busy from this afternoon onwards.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday period, filled with family, friends, and some wonderfully scrumptious food!
This week I'm working on Bite Me, by Coffee Quills, a prolific genre weaver. Addicted to coffee, and with a special (and very strong) interest in hedgehogs, you can catch up with them at @CoffeeQuills on most socials!
December 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
This week I'm working on Bite Me, by Coffee Quills, a prolific genre weaver. Addicted to coffee, and with a special (and very strong) interest in hedgehogs, you can catch up with them at @CoffeeQuills on most socials!
This week I'm working on Dark Tides, book 2 of the Dark Worlds Saga. Book 1, Dark Sands, is out now, and I highly recommend it if you like accessible sci fi with a story that will have you thinking, and wary, for a long time to come! I am *loving* this second instalment!
December 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This week I'm working on Dark Tides, book 2 of the Dark Worlds Saga. Book 1, Dark Sands, is out now, and I highly recommend it if you like accessible sci fi with a story that will have you thinking, and wary, for a long time to come! I am *loving* this second instalment!
A friend sent me this and it hit me in the feels as an editor, and as a writer. I've been on both sides!
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A friend sent me this and it hit me in the feels as an editor, and as a writer. I've been on both sides!
I'm currently scheduling edits for 2026, so if you're in need of an editor, swing me an email to chat!
14 years' experience in speculative fiction, specialising in fantasy and sci-fi manuscripts, and I love what I do. Let me take the journey with you!
14 years' experience in speculative fiction, specialising in fantasy and sci-fi manuscripts, and I love what I do. Let me take the journey with you!
November 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I'm currently scheduling edits for 2026, so if you're in need of an editor, swing me an email to chat!
14 years' experience in speculative fiction, specialising in fantasy and sci-fi manuscripts, and I love what I do. Let me take the journey with you!
14 years' experience in speculative fiction, specialising in fantasy and sci-fi manuscripts, and I love what I do. Let me take the journey with you!
Today I'm doing something I don't normally do (by choice). I'm working on a book that's currently in development. It's in the drafting stage, and I am SO EXCITED to be working on this with Alex. I've read every book ever by Alex, and I love the stories SO much. It is a privilege!
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Today I'm doing something I don't normally do (by choice). I'm working on a book that's currently in development. It's in the drafting stage, and I am SO EXCITED to be working on this with Alex. I've read every book ever by Alex, and I love the stories SO much. It is a privilege!
My weekend started off with the Fabled Magazine launch in the city, then I got to my Mum's at 2.30am. 2.5 hours sleep and it was up and off to the market to sell Mum's creations!
Directly after that was my beautiful sister's wedding up at a winery in Coldstream.
It was exhausting! But wonderful.
Directly after that was my beautiful sister's wedding up at a winery in Coldstream.
It was exhausting! But wonderful.
November 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
My weekend started off with the Fabled Magazine launch in the city, then I got to my Mum's at 2.30am. 2.5 hours sleep and it was up and off to the market to sell Mum's creations!
Directly after that was my beautiful sister's wedding up at a winery in Coldstream.
It was exhausting! But wonderful.
Directly after that was my beautiful sister's wedding up at a winery in Coldstream.
It was exhausting! But wonderful.
Happy Halloween!
How cool is this display! Went trick or treating with the boys. I take the candy with me to give out, because we live in a tucked-away street, and I love seeing all the kids' smiles!
How cool is this display! Went trick or treating with the boys. I take the candy with me to give out, because we live in a tucked-away street, and I love seeing all the kids' smiles!
October 31, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Happy Halloween!
How cool is this display! Went trick or treating with the boys. I take the candy with me to give out, because we live in a tucked-away street, and I love seeing all the kids' smiles!
How cool is this display! Went trick or treating with the boys. I take the candy with me to give out, because we live in a tucked-away street, and I love seeing all the kids' smiles!
Do you need an editor asap? I've had a project moved at the last minute and so I have one slot available!
Contact me via email so we can see what you and your book need.
(I specialise in Fantasy and Science Fiction, but also work on all Speculative Fiction subgenres. 13 years' industry experience.)
Contact me via email so we can see what you and your book need.
(I specialise in Fantasy and Science Fiction, but also work on all Speculative Fiction subgenres. 13 years' industry experience.)
October 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Do you need an editor asap? I've had a project moved at the last minute and so I have one slot available!
Contact me via email so we can see what you and your book need.
(I specialise in Fantasy and Science Fiction, but also work on all Speculative Fiction subgenres. 13 years' industry experience.)
Contact me via email so we can see what you and your book need.
(I specialise in Fantasy and Science Fiction, but also work on all Speculative Fiction subgenres. 13 years' industry experience.)
This week I'm working on The Alchemist Baker of Rosen, by JP Rindfleisch IX. This book is set in the same world as the incredibly successful Mosswood Apothecary, which you can preorder here: bit.ly/mosswoodapot... (Special Edition link!)
October 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This week I'm working on The Alchemist Baker of Rosen, by JP Rindfleisch IX. This book is set in the same world as the incredibly successful Mosswood Apothecary, which you can preorder here: bit.ly/mosswoodapot... (Special Edition link!)
My Quirky Cup Collective order came and I. AM. IN. LOVE. I know exactly which story is getting written in this notebook. From the paper they use, to the extremely beautiful designs, to the gold edging, their notebooks are a dream.
Thank you so much, @thequirkycupcollective !
Thank you so much, @thequirkycupcollective !
October 23, 2025 at 1:38 AM
My Quirky Cup Collective order came and I. AM. IN. LOVE. I know exactly which story is getting written in this notebook. From the paper they use, to the extremely beautiful designs, to the gold edging, their notebooks are a dream.
Thank you so much, @thequirkycupcollective !
Thank you so much, @thequirkycupcollective !
Will you be looking for an editor come January? I'm currently taking bookings, but slots do go fast, so if you're interested or just plain curious, send me an email and we can have a chat about your book!
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Will you be looking for an editor come January? I'm currently taking bookings, but slots do go fast, so if you're interested or just plain curious, send me an email and we can have a chat about your book!
Today, after a bunch of appointments and Monday admin, I'll be working on 'Bears & Bakeries: Pie Holes' by Dylan Drakes, a novella that accompanies 'Bears & Bakeries', a story of two chonky men who fall for each other and baste each other's pies. Among other things. ;)
October 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Today, after a bunch of appointments and Monday admin, I'll be working on 'Bears & Bakeries: Pie Holes' by Dylan Drakes, a novella that accompanies 'Bears & Bakeries', a story of two chonky men who fall for each other and baste each other's pies. Among other things. ;)
I might be a professional editor, but I am not a professional cake decorator. Still, the now-11yo absolutely loved it.
Here's the monstrosity!
Here's the monstrosity!
October 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I might be a professional editor, but I am not a professional cake decorator. Still, the now-11yo absolutely loved it.
Here's the monstrosity!
Here's the monstrosity!
This is the scent of my day!
Picture of the candle the ever-beautiful @ekearlewrites gave me yesterday. It smells *amazing*. Don't even need to burn it, just open it! *swoon*
Do you like candles?
I do. I have a problem.
I need a shelving unit just for scented candles, I think.
Picture of the candle the ever-beautiful @ekearlewrites gave me yesterday. It smells *amazing*. Don't even need to burn it, just open it! *swoon*
Do you like candles?
I do. I have a problem.
I need a shelving unit just for scented candles, I think.
October 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is the scent of my day!
Picture of the candle the ever-beautiful @ekearlewrites gave me yesterday. It smells *amazing*. Don't even need to burn it, just open it! *swoon*
Do you like candles?
I do. I have a problem.
I need a shelving unit just for scented candles, I think.
Picture of the candle the ever-beautiful @ekearlewrites gave me yesterday. It smells *amazing*. Don't even need to burn it, just open it! *swoon*
Do you like candles?
I do. I have a problem.
I need a shelving unit just for scented candles, I think.
Weekend's over. Time to hit the books again! "El Fashela" now, and later I'll be working on the proofread of "Seriah, Daughter of Darkness".
I'm excited to dive in. Emails are done already, so is the grocery shopping. My desk is clean, too. I love my editing hole.
What's on the cards for you today?
I'm excited to dive in. Emails are done already, so is the grocery shopping. My desk is clean, too. I love my editing hole.
What's on the cards for you today?
October 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Weekend's over. Time to hit the books again! "El Fashela" now, and later I'll be working on the proofread of "Seriah, Daughter of Darkness".
I'm excited to dive in. Emails are done already, so is the grocery shopping. My desk is clean, too. I love my editing hole.
What's on the cards for you today?
I'm excited to dive in. Emails are done already, so is the grocery shopping. My desk is clean, too. I love my editing hole.
What's on the cards for you today?