Mission Statement
Thank you for considering me as an editor for your project! As a longtime reader and award-winning author, I have a passion for stories, and my mission as your editor is to find what makes your story great and help you bring it out.Below, you can find testimonials from past clients, as well as information on pricing and services provided.
Testimonials
"Dev is by far the best editor I have worked with. He handles each work with reverence for its story, and takes special care to maintain the authors voice. While pointing out areas that need work, he also highlights any exceptional writing and stylistic choices."- E.M. Otero, author of The Howling Between Worlds and What the Witch Moth Brings
"In addition to being incredibly exceptional in terms of grammar and storytelling, Dev Solovey can be counted among the very few editors who truly invest themselves in your story like one of his own, fully intent on helping it reach its full potential."- Zach Ellenberger, author of Past Lives and Shadows by Night
"Dev’s editing working is thorough, meaningful and effective. He provides helpful feedback that can be implemented quickly for an immediate improvement, and is knowledgeable in the field of literature."- Desiree Horton, author of Midnight Mother and Of Teeth and Pine
Services Provided
Proofreading
Line editing
Copy editing
Style guide/writing technique coaching
Developmental editing
Projects I will accept
Fiction writing, including short stories, novellas, and novels under 100,000 words
Short story anthologies
Comics/graphic novels (either completed manuscripts or scripts/thumbnails)
Children's and YA literature
Zines
Persuasive essays
For a more detailed list regarding the kinds of projects I will or won't accept, you may check my submissions page linked below.
Pay rate
Rates are dependent on services requested, listed below:
Proofreading only: 0.04 cents per word
Line/copy editing + proofreading: 0.06
Style guide/writing technique coaching + above items: 0.08 cents per word
Full package: developmental editing + all items above: 1 cent per word
Cost is calculated based on the word count of the first manuscript you send me. There will be an initial payment up front of 50% of the total cost, although I am willing to negotiate different payment plans for writers who are struggling financially.
Submission Form
If you are interested, you may apply using the submission form linked in the button below. This form will contain more details about my process and will allow you to submit your manuscript for review. The review portion is free of charge, and you will receive an email if I am able to move forward.
Qualifications
I am an award-winning author and have worked for presses such as Bloodbound Books, and am credited as an editor for the Terrible Things series and The Thylsnean Chronicles. I have written content for podcasts, and I have published several books and anthologies, such as Fever Dreams and Bashing Skulls. I have a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, and I am a professional English and Language Arts tutor and educator.
Submission Form
If you are interested in procuring my editing services, please click the link below and fill out the form:
Portfolio
If you have questions, please reach out to me! You can contact me via any social media and view my prior original work, all on my main website: