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 2015. Having worked as an editor since 2011, I spent the beginning of my career providing detailed developmental advice and editing anything I could get my hands on. I now specialise in fantasy and science fiction. I work incredibly hard to ensure that every client receives only the very best editing experience.
Element Editing Services takes its name from the core elements that weave together to create a brilliantly written novel.
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.
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 am a fantasy and science-fiction specialist, but I also work on all forms of speculative fiction.
Speculative Fiction encompasses the following genres:
Alternate History
Apocalyptic
Utopian and Dystopian
Fantasy
Horror
Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic
Science Fiction
Superhero
My Qualifications:
Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Bachelor of Professional Writing and Editing
Post-graduate Diploma of Secondary Education
Services:
Services can be tailored to the specific needs of your manuscript, or your personal requests. Generally, I offer Line Editing, Developmental Editing (Structural/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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AFTER SOMEHOW SURVIVING THE LONG, DARK NIGHT, TARLO FELL TO A NEW WORLD.
Here on Alantia, things are different.
The colonists live in advanced skybases, the air is breathable, and the environment a far cry from the deadly sands of Cahros – in fact, Alantia is covered by a single, planet-spanning ocean.
Still clinging to dreams of discovering new life and hoping to prove himself once again, Tarlo volunteers to join a deep-sea expedition. Just as they reach the depths, a new discovery changes everything, setting into motion another desperate race for survival.
There’s something down there… in the deep…