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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Are you in need of an editor? I specialise in fantasy and science-fiction works, and I have 3 slots left for the remainder of the year! Reach out if you need some help getting your book to where you want it to be before it goes out into the world.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I've got a lot on this month, so I'm focusing on powering through Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. I have read it before, but due to *circumstances* I never read Onyx Storm (which I received on day two of its release!). So, I'm doing a refresh read before diving in to book 3.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I'm a fiction editor with over 15 years' experience. I specialise in fantasy and science fiction, and *adore* spicy stories! I offer developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading! I love reading (probably too much...is that a thing?), am an editing addict, and addicted to coffee and boots.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I'm in the deeps of the editing ocean, dealing with dragons and bonded creatures, and I am loving every second of it.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

That is 100% my yum! I've been editing 14+ years and specialize in fantasy. I adore what I do. Happy to do a sample edit to see if we're a good fit, if they want! (I would DM you but no button shows up, sorry!) elementeds.com

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Specialising in Fantasy and Science-Fiction manuscripts, my job is to help you turn your work into a novel that shines. Come have a look!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

I kinda feel like the romantic side of things is working a little fast, but I'm having a good time regardless. Maybe I've just read too much Maas recently...

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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?

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

It went splendidly! Chapter 22 of 28 outlined now, and getting close to being sorted with the detailed outline! I'm really excited for this project, and I'm having so much fun. :D

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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.)

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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!)

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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 !

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

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. ;)

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

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.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

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?

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Legion Remix drops in a few hours! *internal excited screaming* Oh. Have to work. 3 appointments too. You know, sometimes I do miss those early days of my 20s when I could play for days and had fewer responsibilities.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

I love Word for my final printable draft (pre-revisions). It just feels more manoeuverable.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Certainly one reason to use a specific software!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

I was up for 22+ hours yesterday, but I ended my night with a heap of writing (reoutlining a story to turn it from a novella to a full novel, apparently). It got me thinking what programs people use to write their stories. I use 4theWords (RPG for writers), and Scrivener. What do you use?

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

I read through the prologue of one of my WIPs today and it made me cry a bit. That's a good thing, right? So sad and heartbreaking, I hope it hits readers just as hard.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Now I need to do this to one of my WIPs. I'll try to get some initial reading in today (most of the day off!). *deep breath*

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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!

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

You've got this, the story will be so much better just for having analysed it and putting changes in place. Nice work on taking those harder steps. :)

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I struggle with the streaming software these days. I can do basic things, but I really need to spend some time brushing up. I've been streaming since 2018, but there's a lot more that can be done with the OBS (streaming) software now. *sigh* Things change so quickly it seems.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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!).

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

I mean, that's scarier than a standard train, IMO...

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