Kat was warm and professional from the very start. She listened to my concerns, made her suggestions and backed up these suggestions with a sample edit. I was sold from then onward. She’s an editor who understands important things, like tone and style, and prunes with a thorough, but not ruthless hand. She does her research, and gives detailed reasons for changes. I was very fortunate to find her.
I recommend her to writers who want to see their work truly shine. She's a joy to work with.
— Natalie Payne
Inspired by passion, Element Editing Services was founded in 2011. Having worked as an editor since 2010, I spent the beginning of my career providing detailed developmental advice and editing anything I could get my hands on. I now specialise in speculative fiction, particularly fantasy and science fiction. I work incredibly hard to ensure that every client receives only the very best editing experience.
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Element Editing Services takes its name from the core elements that weave together to create a brilliantly written novel.
It's important to note that the definitions of some of these edits change between countries, and even between editors.
Please ensure you read the descriptions of each type editing.
The Short of It
While you can find a wealth of knowledge across this site, I've included a quick rundown here for your convenience.
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Element Editing Services manages all types of written works, from a few hundred words to a few hundred thousand.
I can edit your manuscript to your market of choice – American, Australian, and British standards are my primaries.
I specialise in Speculative Fiction with advanced knowledge of Fantasy and Science Fiction.
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Speculative Fiction encompasses the following genres:
Alternate History
Apocalyptic
Utopian and Dystopian
Fantasy
Horror
Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic
Science Fiction
Superhero
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My Qualifications:
Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Bachelor of Professional Writing and Editing
Post-graduate Diploma of Secondary Education
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Services:
Services can be tailored to the specific needs of your manuscript, or your personal requests. Generally, I offer Line Editing, Structural Editing, Developmental Editing (Content/Substantive), and Proofreading. I can also provide copyediting-only packages, as well as critiques and other such reports. You can find out more here.
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Element Editing Services also has a team of deluxe beta readers, if you need one!
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COMING APRIL
Metanoia (noun):
A transformative change of heart; changing one’s mind
I stalked the worlds of both mortals and Strangers as a weapon of brutal efficiency… until my conscience got in the way.
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When I signed on to become part of the High Council’s elite force of mercenaries, I expected glory and fortune. I became a living legend, my name feared throughout the Strangefells. But when a routine job took an unexpected turn, my world was upended. The walls I’d built around that little bit of soul I had left came crashing down and I fell. Hard.
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I ran, broken, hiding in a sleepy town and hoping my past would leave me for dead.
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But someone betrayed me. Now the leader of the most savage vampire syndicate in the Strangefells is sighting me in her crosshairs. I have no choice but to allow old habits to take over if there’s any chance of surviving what my enemies have in store. Something that could destroy the world as we know it.
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As the dangers rise and I rebuild bridges from the ashes I left behind, I start to realize that I’ve changed in ways I never saw coming. But can a mercenary eager for redemption hope for victory? Or is death the only thing waiting for me?
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