🎃 Kate Ghastlymento 👻 Editor
@katenascim.bsky.social
Editor (kneditorial.com) and lover of all things dark, magical, and weird 🖤 I edit fantasy, horror, comics, games 🖤(she/her)🖤
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I'm Kate 👋 I work with authors, creators, and publishers on all kinds of books, comics, and games. I mainly edit fantasy and horror, with a soft spot for the dark and the weird – dark fairy tales, ghostly voices in the night, anything involving blood or magic or blood magic... 🖤🩸Website link in bio!
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I've seen a lot of comic artists looking to itch with the upcoming Tapas closure, so reminder that I made a very detailed guide about publishing books on itch, for those who have never done so (and since it's a little different than uploading games):
riengray.medium.com/a-beginners-...
riengray.medium.com/a-beginners-...
October 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I've seen a lot of comic artists looking to itch with the upcoming Tapas closure, so reminder that I made a very detailed guide about publishing books on itch, for those who have never done so (and since it's a little different than uploading games):
riengray.medium.com/a-beginners-...
riengray.medium.com/a-beginners-...
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Interested in game writing or narrative design? I put together my favorite narrative-focused resources FOR FREE for your viewing pleasure. You'll find gems from legends including Mary Kenney, Anna Megill, Emily Short, Susan O'Connor, and Toiya Kristen Finley. Enjoy! drive.google.com/file/d/1xIvw...
ashleyPoprik_NarrativeResources.pdf
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October 3, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Interested in game writing or narrative design? I put together my favorite narrative-focused resources FOR FREE for your viewing pleasure. You'll find gems from legends including Mary Kenney, Anna Megill, Emily Short, Susan O'Connor, and Toiya Kristen Finley. Enjoy! drive.google.com/file/d/1xIvw...
This headline makes it sound 50/50, but the poll shows almost twice as much active support for rejoin as opposition to it. 50% support rejoin, but only 28% oppose it! 🇪🇺
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
Half of UK wants to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds
Exclusive: Findings will bolster those in No 10 who want to negotiate on re-entry but some senior figures remain wary
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
This headline makes it sound 50/50, but the poll shows almost twice as much active support for rejoin as opposition to it. 50% support rejoin, but only 28% oppose it! 🇪🇺
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
🚨 Proud wife alert! 🚨
My husband's novel released today. It's a cyberpunk romance, the first in a series, and he's had some fantastic reviews from ARC readers already. It's been amazing to see him work so hard and finally get to this (very well deserved) success! ✨
Check it out: mybook.to/tapeworld
My husband's novel released today. It's a cyberpunk romance, the first in a series, and he's had some fantastic reviews from ARC readers already. It's been amazing to see him work so hard and finally get to this (very well deserved) success! ✨
Check it out: mybook.to/tapeworld
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September 18, 2026 at 11:45 AM
🚨 Proud wife alert! 🚨
My husband's novel released today. It's a cyberpunk romance, the first in a series, and he's had some fantastic reviews from ARC readers already. It's been amazing to see him work so hard and finally get to this (very well deserved) success! ✨
Check it out: mybook.to/tapeworld
My husband's novel released today. It's a cyberpunk romance, the first in a series, and he's had some fantastic reviews from ARC readers already. It's been amazing to see him work so hard and finally get to this (very well deserved) success! ✨
Check it out: mybook.to/tapeworld
I've been using an under-desk treadmill for a couple of months and I love it. But storing it in my tiny office has been a pain. Today I'm finally tackling the daunting task of taking every single item off my crammed bookshelves to move them about three inches over, so I can fit it next to them... 😐
September 13, 2026 at 9:24 AM
I've been using an under-desk treadmill for a couple of months and I love it. But storing it in my tiny office has been a pain. Today I'm finally tackling the daunting task of taking every single item off my crammed bookshelves to move them about three inches over, so I can fit it next to them... 😐
Lovely couple of days at CIEP conference, meeting editor friends and talking editing things (and drinking wine and quizzing)! As ever, I've come away with a to-do list as long as my arm, and refreshed inspiration and enthusiasm for words, stories, and my business!
September 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Lovely couple of days at CIEP conference, meeting editor friends and talking editing things (and drinking wine and quizzing)! As ever, I've come away with a to-do list as long as my arm, and refreshed inspiration and enthusiasm for words, stories, and my business!
On my way to CIEP conference (@the-ciep.bsky.social) for editor fun - and very important learning opportunities, obv! I look forward to hopefully seeing some of you there! 😃
September 11, 2026 at 12:05 PM
On my way to CIEP conference (@the-ciep.bsky.social) for editor fun - and very important learning opportunities, obv! I look forward to hopefully seeing some of you there! 😃
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Newly-released scientific research shows the impact of the unprecedented heatwaves on deaths in the UK, echoing those from across Europe:
🌡️2,700 heatwave-related deaths in England & Wales from May-June
🌡️59% in May and 38% in June are due to climate change
www.theguardian.com/environment/... 1/4
🌡️2,700 heatwave-related deaths in England & Wales from May-June
🌡️59% in May and 38% in June are due to climate change
www.theguardian.com/environment/... 1/4
July 13, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Newly-released scientific research shows the impact of the unprecedented heatwaves on deaths in the UK, echoing those from across Europe:
🌡️2,700 heatwave-related deaths in England & Wales from May-June
🌡️59% in May and 38% in June are due to climate change
www.theguardian.com/environment/... 1/4
🌡️2,700 heatwave-related deaths in England & Wales from May-June
🌡️59% in May and 38% in June are due to climate change
www.theguardian.com/environment/... 1/4
Late to this party, but love seeing people's trinkets!
From left to right: Portuguese verbs, gold lucky cat from our trip to Japan, rose quartz, ceramic bird skull, cute washi tape, tiger's eye, bookmark I made at a Women in Horror event. Not pictured: all the other clutter and books on my desk 😳
From left to right: Portuguese verbs, gold lucky cat from our trip to Japan, rose quartz, ceramic bird skull, cute washi tape, tiger's eye, bookmark I made at a Women in Horror event. Not pictured: all the other clutter and books on my desk 😳
July 12, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Late to this party, but love seeing people's trinkets!
From left to right: Portuguese verbs, gold lucky cat from our trip to Japan, rose quartz, ceramic bird skull, cute washi tape, tiger's eye, bookmark I made at a Women in Horror event. Not pictured: all the other clutter and books on my desk 😳
From left to right: Portuguese verbs, gold lucky cat from our trip to Japan, rose quartz, ceramic bird skull, cute washi tape, tiger's eye, bookmark I made at a Women in Horror event. Not pictured: all the other clutter and books on my desk 😳
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The Scottish Comics itch Bundle is now LIVE! Get 30 indie comics from a small selection of the talented creators who call Scotland home, all for only $20! All profits split between the creators, with 13% of proceeds going to PCRF to help provide urgent aid in Gaza.
🩵 BUY: itch.io/b/3727/scott...
🩵 BUY: itch.io/b/3727/scott...
July 6, 2026 at 11:10 AM
The Scottish Comics itch Bundle is now LIVE! Get 30 indie comics from a small selection of the talented creators who call Scotland home, all for only $20! All profits split between the creators, with 13% of proceeds going to PCRF to help provide urgent aid in Gaza.
🩵 BUY: itch.io/b/3727/scott...
🩵 BUY: itch.io/b/3727/scott...
What the actual fuck is wrong with the games industry? It's worth hundreds of billions of dollars, and yet... No matter how big or small the company, layoffs. No matter how successful the game, layoffs. No matter how much you personally contribute, layoffs.
insider-gaming.com/assassins-cr...
insider-gaming.com/assassins-cr...
Ubisoft Barcelona Celebrates Successful Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Launch With Layoffs
51 Employee's, many of whom worked on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will celebrate its launch with being laid off.
insider-gaming.com
July 9, 2026 at 10:31 PM
What the actual fuck is wrong with the games industry? It's worth hundreds of billions of dollars, and yet... No matter how big or small the company, layoffs. No matter how successful the game, layoffs. No matter how much you personally contribute, layoffs.
insider-gaming.com/assassins-cr...
insider-gaming.com/assassins-cr...
Bought myself A Little Treat™ (a cream bun) to have with my iced latte after a walk in the already belting-hot sun this morning. Now I'm all energised for the graphic novel dev edit I'm working on today!
July 8, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Bought myself A Little Treat™ (a cream bun) to have with my iced latte after a walk in the already belting-hot sun this morning. Now I'm all energised for the graphic novel dev edit I'm working on today!
If any editor friends have On-Together (very cute Animal Crossing-style virtual coworking), do come join me in my "Edibuddies" server - where I'm now trying to ignore the news and get some work done! 😊
July 7, 2026 at 1:56 PM
If any editor friends have On-Together (very cute Animal Crossing-style virtual coworking), do come join me in my "Edibuddies" server - where I'm now trying to ignore the news and get some work done! 😊
Why on earth should he be allowed to resign as MP for Clacton and announce he's going to stand at the same time? If he's currently in the job, and wants to remain in it, and nothing has materially changed, isn't he just wasting public money for his own PR?
July 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Why on earth should he be allowed to resign as MP for Clacton and announce he's going to stand at the same time? If he's currently in the job, and wants to remain in it, and nothing has materially changed, isn't he just wasting public money for his own PR?
Jesus Christ, just resign. We get it. Being an MP is harder than you thought and you don't like being held to account. Bye-bye! 👋
July 7, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Jesus Christ, just resign. We get it. Being an MP is harder than you thought and you don't like being held to account. Bye-bye! 👋
Good morning to all my fellow bleary-eyed England-supporting editors and writers 🏴 Hope you're able to take it easy this morning!
Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe) Tired at Desk
ALT: Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe) Tired at Desk
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July 6, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Good morning to all my fellow bleary-eyed England-supporting editors and writers 🏴 Hope you're able to take it easy this morning!
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🗣️ The Scots Language Publication Grant is open fir applications! 🗣️
The grant exists tae support publishers tae publish and promote work scrived in the Scots leid.
Send in yir applications by ⏰ 12 (noon) on Wed 2 Sept 2026 ⏰ Mair info can be found here: www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
The grant exists tae support publishers tae publish and promote work scrived in the Scots leid.
Send in yir applications by ⏰ 12 (noon) on Wed 2 Sept 2026 ⏰ Mair info can be found here: www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
The Scots Language Publication Grant
The Scots Language Publication Grant exists to support publishers to publish and promote work written in Scots.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
July 2, 2026 at 6:45 PM
🗣️ The Scots Language Publication Grant is open fir applications! 🗣️
The grant exists tae support publishers tae publish and promote work scrived in the Scots leid.
Send in yir applications by ⏰ 12 (noon) on Wed 2 Sept 2026 ⏰ Mair info can be found here: www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
The grant exists tae support publishers tae publish and promote work scrived in the Scots leid.
Send in yir applications by ⏰ 12 (noon) on Wed 2 Sept 2026 ⏰ Mair info can be found here: www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
*Me, this morning, swooping in to take all the amazing tips from the #StetChat I missed last night*
Shopaholic Supermarket
ALT: Shopaholic Supermarket
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July 2, 2026 at 9:12 AM
*Me, this morning, swooping in to take all the amazing tips from the #StetChat I missed last night*
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"I'm just not connecting with the voice" is one of the most common reasons given for a rejection by agents and publishers. But what the heck is voice, and how do you nail it?
Let's get right to the heart of the matter: VOICE is all about POV.
A thread🧵🪓
Let's get right to the heart of the matter: VOICE is all about POV.
A thread🧵🪓
Louder For The People In The Back Meme
Alt: Louder For The People In The Back Meme
static.klipy.com
June 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM
"I'm just not connecting with the voice" is one of the most common reasons given for a rejection by agents and publishers. But what the heck is voice, and how do you nail it?
Let's get right to the heart of the matter: VOICE is all about POV.
A thread🧵🪓
Let's get right to the heart of the matter: VOICE is all about POV.
A thread🧵🪓
Several days into this blazing heat in the UK (which now happens every year), I'm amazed by how many people still minimise it. People are dying. Our infrastructure can't cope. We're all sleep-deprived. Unless you have AC, there's no respite. It's a struggle to keep children and pets safe.
June 26, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Several days into this blazing heat in the UK (which now happens every year), I'm amazed by how many people still minimise it. People are dying. Our infrastructure can't cope. We're all sleep-deprived. Unless you have AC, there's no respite. It's a struggle to keep children and pets safe.
New favourite picture of our cat, staring at me for stopping waving the wand toy around to take a photo 🐾 #FreyaFriday
June 19, 2026 at 4:24 PM
New favourite picture of our cat, staring at me for stopping waving the wand toy around to take a photo 🐾 #FreyaFriday
A7: I would tell them I'm sorry that it's not in their budget, and suggest other places they might find an editor who can help. I'd also remind myself that there are lots of clients who are happy to pay what I charge! #StetChat
Q7: After you send them a quote, a new-to-you author says they want to work with you but claims your hourly rate is too high for the service. What do you do? #StetChat
June 17, 2026 at 9:14 PM
A7: I would tell them I'm sorry that it's not in their budget, and suggest other places they might find an editor who can help. I'd also remind myself that there are lots of clients who are happy to pay what I charge! #StetChat
A6: I have an AI policy on my home page that essentially says "I don't use gen AI in my work, and I won't work on text generated by AI." I'd hope that it would become clear as we begin to discuss their work or when I do a sample edit, and it would be an automatic "no" from me! #StetChat
Q6: You suspect that a potential client has used AI to “write” their book. The sample pages are eerily perfect, no typos, but also flat, with no voice. What do you do? #StetChat
June 17, 2026 at 8:58 PM
A6: I have an AI policy on my home page that essentially says "I don't use gen AI in my work, and I won't work on text generated by AI." I'd hope that it would become clear as we begin to discuss their work or when I do a sample edit, and it would be an automatic "no" from me! #StetChat
A4: Even if the character's views are presented as wrong, I'd consider the harm the words might do vs. how necessary they really are to the story, and I'd flag to the author asking them to consider/suggesting a course of action.
If they clearly reflect the author's views, I'm out.
If they clearly reflect the author's views, I'm out.
Q4: A white character in the story you’re editing spews multiple racial slurs in their dialogue. The author is an older white man. What do you do? #StetChat
June 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM
A4: Even if the character's views are presented as wrong, I'd consider the harm the words might do vs. how necessary they really are to the story, and I'd flag to the author asking them to consider/suggesting a course of action.
If they clearly reflect the author's views, I'm out.
If they clearly reflect the author's views, I'm out.