David Yurkovich – Editor

book editor | journal editor | graphic novelist | publisher | writer

Greetings authors!

With 2025 nearly out the door, now is the perfect moment to look ahead and decide what you wish to accomplish in 2026. If you've made—or plan to make—any writing-specific resolutions, now is the ideal time to act on them. I'd love to bring my editorial expertise to your project, whether you're preparing to submit to publishing decision makers or planning to chart your own course through self-publishing.

Let's make 2026 YOUR year.

I'm an experienced copy editor and developmental editor with > 20 years in the publishing world. I am also co-owner of a small press with four active imprints, producing an eclectic mix of literary, sci-fi, detective, horror, and memoir.

Why work with me? I'm easy going, detail-oriented, and committed to helping authors polish their work without compromising their voice. I edit with two perspectives in mind: the editorial lens and the reader perspective. In other words, I'm not merely editing; I'm also engaging with your writing the way a fan would. My role isn't to rewrite you; it's to serve as an objective, clear-eyed professional who helps your writing shine brighter.

I've written and edited many agent query letters and have performed countless editorial assessments. Upon request, I include a query letter or editorial assessment at no cost with every book-length edit I perform. Every project I take on receives a thoughtful and thorough edit. I bill at a flat rate that includes developmental editing, line editing, copy-editing, and proofreading—no extra fees or upsells. I know editing is a significant investment, and my goal is to ensure you feel real value in the work I provide. (For more on that, please see my Reedsy client feedback.)

Having worked with several agents, I've learned to trust that a skilled editor can objectively spot issues the author may miss. My goal is to meet or exceed your expectations without changing your voice or rewriting your story. I often teach through my comments because I want you to leave our collaboration feeling empowered, confident, and better informed. My career predates KDP and print-on-demand; I'm happy to share insights about self-publishing and today's market. I've also been repped by an agent and am happy to share my experiences.

I love short stories and can turn around works of up to 5k words within 24-48 hours when needed. I'm usually online and reply to messages quickly.

For longer works, I recommend a batch editing approach. If cost is a concern, I can suggest options like weekly or monthly word quotas, which allow us to collaborate as we go and keep the process economical.

I look forward to reading your stories!