David Yurkovich - Editor

book editor - journal editor - graphic novelist - publisher - writer

I'm an experienced copy editor and developmental editor. I am the co-owner of a small press with three publishing imprints. We publish literary, sci-fi, detective, and horror.

I began my editing career in 1987, working as a proofreader and copy editor for Lippincott in Philadelphia. In the mid 1990s, following a grant from Kevin Eastman's (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Xeric Foundation, I launched an independent publishing house focused on graphic fiction. In the early 2000s, I relocated to Los Angeles and worked as an editor, and later, as a managing editor, before transitioning to marketing. I've worked as a freelance editor since 2010 and have edited numerous novels and short stories, many of which have gone on to win state or national awards.

Why you should work with me: As writers, we tend to cling to our words as if each is a precious child. I've been guilty of this in the past, also. Having worked with several agents, I've learned that it's okay to let go, and to trust that a skilled editor will be able to objectively spot issues unseen to us because of our closeness to our own words. Ultimately, I would like you to be satisfied with the work I perform, and I will strive to ensure that the level of editing performed matches your desired expectations.

I especially enjoy working on short stories and can generally turnaround works of up to 5k words overnight.

For novels, I recommend working in batches. It's more economical, and it provides authors an opportunity to review as we go and course correct if needed. I look forward to hearing from you!