Kate Nascimento

Kate Nascimento – Editor

Editing and proofreading services for authors of fantasy, dark fantasy, and horror | Comics and graphic novels | Board games and RPGs

Overview

ABOUT ME:

Hi, I’m Kate (she/her). I’m based in Nottingham, UK, but I work with clients all over the world – and I edit in UK, US, and Canadian English.


I’ve built my career as a freelance editor and proofreader working with both indie clients and traditional publishers, including Pan Macmillan, Tor, Rebellion, Nobrow Press, Flying Eye Books, and Osprey Games. I offer a range of editing services from editorial assessments to a final proofread of your manuscript or board game components - so no matter what you're looking for from an editor, I can help!


I specialise in editing and proofreading:

- Fantasy fiction (inc. dark fantasy, romantasy, comic fantasy, epic fantasy, urban fantasy, folk tales and fairy tales)

- Horror fiction (inc. supernatural, paranormal, gothic horror, folk horror, cosmic horror, body horror)

- Dystopian fiction

- LitRPG and gaming fiction

- Comics and graphic novels (fiction and non-fiction)

- Board games

- Tabletop roleplaying games / TTRPGs

- Mobile games

- PC games / Console games


I'm an Advanced Professional Member of the UK's Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), member of US Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), and a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). I'm also a member of the British Fantasy Society.


TESTIMONIALS:

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"I can’t recommend Kate enough. She was quick, thorough, and she adapted to my narrator’s voice so that her suggestions never felt out of place. She provided me with all the feedback and tools I needed to clean up my manuscript. I can’t wait to work with her again on my next project!"


"Hiring Kate as an editor was the best thing I could have done for my manuscript. She had an amazing attention to detail and understanding of the story. Furthermore, her comments explained why she suggested the changes she did and should help my writing process with future projects."


"Kate is an excellent editor; timely, professional, and with fantastic feedback to any project. Her notes on my novel showed me story possibilities I had not considered, drove me to have a more dynamic cast of characters. Where I once felt like I was simply recounting the events of the story, Kate encouraged me to put myself in it, to ask deeper questions of the characters so I may find gems of truth hidden within the narrative. I absolutely cannot recommend her enough!"


"TL;DR This is the editor you want and need. "

Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Dystopian Epic Fantasy Gaming & LitRPG Horror LGBTQ Fiction Romantic Fantasy Urban Fantasy
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • P1: Proofreading - Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP)
  • P2: Proofreading (with Merit) - Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP)
  • CE1: Copy-editing - Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP)
  • CE2: Copy-editing (with 'Good' marking) - Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP)
  • Editing Graphic Novels - Editorial Freelancers Association

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2019 — Present

I started my business in 2019 after completing my editorial training. Since then I’ve earned thousands of hours of editing experience with more than sixty clients, both traditional publishers (including Pan Macmillan, Tor, Rebellion, Osprey Games, Bloomsbury, Nobrow Publishing) and independent authors. I’ve also written and contributed to articles on writing and editing.

Portfolio

Copy Editing
Snowblooded

Emma Sterner-Radley

Solaris

Copy Editing
Thieves

Bryon, Lucie

Proofreading
Crescent Moon

Mathers, Steve

Proofreading
Copy Editing
The Old Love and the New

Caradec, Alistair

Copy Editing
The Bone Mother

Demchuk, David

Proofreading
Kushiel's Dart

Jacqueline Carey

Winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel.'Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. . . Phédre and Joscelin’s story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow' Oliv... read more
Proofreading
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Axis of Fate: Shadows and Light #4

Leigh, Georgia C

Georgia Leigh

Redsight

Mooring, Meredith

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Homebody

Parish, Theo

HarperAlley

Proofreading
Stopover at World's End: An Epic Comic Fantasy Novel

Avennay, Artimidor

Artimidor Avennay

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Jubilation Grove and Other Nightmares

Matthews, Sarah,

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Kingsrise

Mattias, Anne

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
The Chronicles of the Raven

Doersch, David

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Now I Am Here

Chidi Ebere

In Now I Am Here, we begin at the end. The armies of the National Defence Movement have been crushed and our unnamed narrator and his unit are surrounded. Prepared for defeat at the hands of t... read more
Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Copy Editing

Kate has 16 reviews

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Michael P.

Michael P.

Jun, 2024

Pinned
I've worked with Kate twice now for a copy edit, and she's done a remarkable job both times. She's very kind, communicative, and professional. She took what I wrote and elevated it to a more professional standard. I felt she went above and beyond what I expected. I have nothing but great things to say about this collaboration, and I hope to work with her again!
David D.

David D.

Oct, 2023

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Kate is wonderfully professional and thorough. Her work is always consistent. This is my second book for which I've hired Kate as the editor, and if my own repeat business doesn't say enough, I was absolutely thrilled with her thoroughness - going back and checking references and names in Book I to make sure we were being consistent in Book II. She's an ace and I highly recommend her.
Alessandra P.

Alessandra P.

Jun, 2023

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Trusting someone else with something as personal as a first attempt at completing a written project is a wholly vulnerable prospect, yet Kate made every step of the process as seamless and enjoyable as possible. From the first message, it was clear she was looking to get involved in the review process and was happy to share options of what'd make better sense at my book's stage. Over the follo...
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Tom L.

Tom L.

May, 2024

Genuinely cannot fault Kate in anyway she was hard working, patience and was more than happy to take the time to describe and guide me through the process I highly recommend choosing her for your project
Arthur B.

Arthur B.

Mar, 2024

Was a pleasure to work with!

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