Kat Betts | Element Editing Services
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Editor, mother, latte lover. Buyer of boots and books.
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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.
Working on Seriah: Daughter of Darkness, by JR Mitchell. It's clean, it's easy (well, easier), and it's like chocolate at the end of a long day.
Do you need an editor? I'm booking December onwards. I do book out fast, so even if you're just curious about the next step for your novel, email me soon.
Do you need an editor? I'm booking December onwards. I do book out fast, so even if you're just curious about the next step for your novel, email me soon.
October 6, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Working on Seriah: Daughter of Darkness, by JR Mitchell. It's clean, it's easy (well, easier), and it's like chocolate at the end of a long day.
Do you need an editor? I'm booking December onwards. I do book out fast, so even if you're just curious about the next step for your novel, email me soon.
Do you need an editor? I'm booking December onwards. I do book out fast, so even if you're just curious about the next step for your novel, email me soon.
Cleaned my office and finally sorted (one of) my bookshelf(s)! Stuck up the fairy lights, too, but didn't have as many as I wanted (still looks pretty though!). Really pleased with it!
October 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Cleaned my office and finally sorted (one of) my bookshelf(s)! Stuck up the fairy lights, too, but didn't have as many as I wanted (still looks pretty though!). Really pleased with it!
Going to work on my WIP today, and an edit, and I have to remove 4-y-o blutac from my fairylights. It's all gunky. But I am cheap and do not want to buy new ones. So goop here I come!
October 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Going to work on my WIP today, and an edit, and I have to remove 4-y-o blutac from my fairylights. It's all gunky. But I am cheap and do not want to buy new ones. So goop here I come!
Working on this one today, got a lot to get done, so I'll be streaming live for a few hours at twitch.tv/elementeds if you want to cowork/body double! Streaming Spirit City onscreen, a productivity game while I work behind the scenes on this one (permissions!).
September 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Working on this one today, got a lot to get done, so I'll be streaming live for a few hours at twitch.tv/elementeds if you want to cowork/body double! Streaming Spirit City onscreen, a productivity game while I work behind the scenes on this one (permissions!).
These are the books I am reading, whether that be hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook, I am loving each one. What are you reading at the moment? Any recommendations for me to add to my (extensive) TBR? I hope I can finish these all by January!
September 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
These are the books I am reading, whether that be hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook, I am loving each one. What are you reading at the moment? Any recommendations for me to add to my (extensive) TBR? I hope I can finish these all by January!
Today I'm working on The Dark Retribution by C Smith! It's in its final round of editing (proofreading) and it's come so far. It's beautiful to see and I love working with this author in such a collaborative way!
September 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Today I'm working on The Dark Retribution by C Smith! It's in its final round of editing (proofreading) and it's come so far. It's beautiful to see and I love working with this author in such a collaborative way!
Went to a party yesterday and had a lot of fun. It's the first time since we had our smallest that we were able to just let him play, knowing he would not get into anything he shouldn't. It was so nice to hang out with friends and their families, to meet some new people, and just have a great time.
September 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Went to a party yesterday and had a lot of fun. It's the first time since we had our smallest that we were able to just let him play, knowing he would not get into anything he shouldn't. It was so nice to hang out with friends and their families, to meet some new people, and just have a great time.
Having difficulty finding a beta reader? Just not getting back the feedback you actually *need*? Tired of the (still wonderful, but somewhat unhelpful) "I loved it!"? Let my team help you get what you need to take your book to the next level.
September 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Having difficulty finding a beta reader? Just not getting back the feedback you actually *need*? Tired of the (still wonderful, but somewhat unhelpful) "I loved it!"? Let my team help you get what you need to take your book to the next level.
I went to a client book launch last night for the first time in over a decade.
I really believe in J.S. Harman and his book, Dark Sands. It's a wonderful sci-fi novel that's entirely approachable for all readers, and I just love it!
Thank you for a lovely night, and thank you for the shout out!
I really believe in J.S. Harman and his book, Dark Sands. It's a wonderful sci-fi novel that's entirely approachable for all readers, and I just love it!
Thank you for a lovely night, and thank you for the shout out!
September 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I went to a client book launch last night for the first time in over a decade.
I really believe in J.S. Harman and his book, Dark Sands. It's a wonderful sci-fi novel that's entirely approachable for all readers, and I just love it!
Thank you for a lovely night, and thank you for the shout out!
I really believe in J.S. Harman and his book, Dark Sands. It's a wonderful sci-fi novel that's entirely approachable for all readers, and I just love it!
Thank you for a lovely night, and thank you for the shout out!
Today I'll be finalising a proofread, then working on The Veil Between by @emilypaul_writes which is in the paper-run stage of proofing.
I also have to go find and then buy gumboots for the middle kiddo, because he has a massive Scout camp this weekend.
Did I mention it's also school holidays?
I also have to go find and then buy gumboots for the middle kiddo, because he has a massive Scout camp this weekend.
Did I mention it's also school holidays?
September 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today I'll be finalising a proofread, then working on The Veil Between by @emilypaul_writes which is in the paper-run stage of proofing.
I also have to go find and then buy gumboots for the middle kiddo, because he has a massive Scout camp this weekend.
Did I mention it's also school holidays?
I also have to go find and then buy gumboots for the middle kiddo, because he has a massive Scout camp this weekend.
Did I mention it's also school holidays?
Did you know that I sometimes stream edits (only with permission!) on Twitch.tv/elementeds ? Come and cowork/body double, enjoy a book, get some writing done, and network (and make friends!) with other people in chat!
September 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Did you know that I sometimes stream edits (only with permission!) on Twitch.tv/elementeds ? Come and cowork/body double, enjoy a book, get some writing done, and network (and make friends!) with other people in chat!
It's the weekend, but that doesn't mean I can stop (not with a bunch of projects on my desk!). Today, I am working on The Demon to Your Right, a fantasy proofread. Got to get this off to the author asap!
September 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
It's the weekend, but that doesn't mean I can stop (not with a bunch of projects on my desk!). Today, I am working on The Demon to Your Right, a fantasy proofread. Got to get this off to the author asap!
Will you be needing an editor at year's end or beyond? Let me know!
Specialising in fantasy and science-fiction manuscripts, I work for authors globally on everything from slice-of-life stories to super spicy! 😇
Contact me pretty much anywhere using @elementeds!
elementeds.com
Specialising in fantasy and science-fiction manuscripts, I work for authors globally on everything from slice-of-life stories to super spicy! 😇
Contact me pretty much anywhere using @elementeds!
elementeds.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Will you be needing an editor at year's end or beyond? Let me know!
Specialising in fantasy and science-fiction manuscripts, I work for authors globally on everything from slice-of-life stories to super spicy! 😇
Contact me pretty much anywhere using @elementeds!
elementeds.com
Specialising in fantasy and science-fiction manuscripts, I work for authors globally on everything from slice-of-life stories to super spicy! 😇
Contact me pretty much anywhere using @elementeds!
elementeds.com
The Gorge Walk at Point Lookout on Stradbroke Island is absolutely stunning.
September 8, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The Gorge Walk at Point Lookout on Stradbroke Island is absolutely stunning.
GUESS WHO'S ON VACATION?!
(I know—Kat, taking a actual time off work? What is this?!)
I leave next week for an island off the northeast coast of Australia for a writing retreat and some R&R.
Bring on the sleep, the fish, the beach sand between my toes, and, hopefully, the warmth!
(I know—Kat, taking a actual time off work? What is this?!)
I leave next week for an island off the northeast coast of Australia for a writing retreat and some R&R.
Bring on the sleep, the fish, the beach sand between my toes, and, hopefully, the warmth!
August 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
GUESS WHO'S ON VACATION?!
(I know—Kat, taking a actual time off work? What is this?!)
I leave next week for an island off the northeast coast of Australia for a writing retreat and some R&R.
Bring on the sleep, the fish, the beach sand between my toes, and, hopefully, the warmth!
(I know—Kat, taking a actual time off work? What is this?!)
I leave next week for an island off the northeast coast of Australia for a writing retreat and some R&R.
Bring on the sleep, the fish, the beach sand between my toes, and, hopefully, the warmth!