Benjamin DeVos

Benjamin DeVos – Editor

Passionate editor with 10+ years of experience in publishing, focused on guiding authors through every stage of manuscript development.

Overview

As an accomplished editor with a background in running my own independent press, Apocalypse Party, I bring over a decade of extensive experience collaborating on diverse projects. I have edited and overseen the production of over forty published books across the genres of horror, sci-fi, thriller, and literary fiction.

As an editor, I enjoy working on every level, whether that's major developmental edits, or delving into the finer details of grammar, craft, and consistency. I believe open communication between author and editor is of utmost importance, and my goal is to make sure your manuscript reaches its fullest potential while still achieving your vision.

Services
Fiction
Horror Literary Fiction Science Fiction Short Story
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2017 — Present
Oversees daily publishing operations, handling all aspects of editing, shaping the visual and aesthetic direction of each publication, and developing strategies for promotion and growth.

Portfolio

Negative Space

Yeager, B.R.

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
To Be Devoured

Tantlinger, Sara

Copy Editing Proofreading
Abnormal Statistics

Booth III, Max

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Bonding

Siebert, Maggie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Terminal Park

Shipley, Gary J.

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Selected Stories

Weaver, Troy James

Copy Editing Proofreading
Visions

Weaver, Troy James

Copy Editing Proofreading
The World Below

Peak, David

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
The Psychographist

Winter, Carson

Copy Editing Proofreading
Bedlam

Elsby, Charlene

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Rainbear!!!!!!!!!

Angeline North, Never

Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Beside Myself

Farmer, Ashley Marie

Copy Editing Proofreading
The Compleat Lungfish

Maierhofer, Grant

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Failure to Thrive

Lamb, Meghan

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Aannex

Butler, Blake

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Waiting for God

Khi Nao, VI

Copy Editing Proofreading
Killing Poppy

Perk, William

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Something Gross

Dope Boy, Big Bruiser

Copy Editing Proofreading
Convulsive

Koch, Joe

Copy Editing Proofreading

Benjamin has 8 reviews

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Blake E.

Blake E.

Aug, 2025

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Ben was/is an incredible professional. He answered all of my questions promptly and thoroughly. His feedback and edits to my manuscript were thoughtful, honest, and thorough. He's been an incredible help to me since this was my first book I've written. I can't thank him enough. Will definitely be...
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LeAnna T.

LeAnna T.

Jun, 2025

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Ben is a great editor. He provided a comprehensive and clear explanation of the corrections I should make in my first book. Not in a 'you have to do it this way' format, but more of a 'this is why it is best to do it this way' format. I appreciate his approach, professionalism, and honesty in t...
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Brock B.

Brock B.

Apr, 2025

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I recommend Benjamin massively, as he addressed numerous areas in my plot development that needed refinement, and gave me a few examples to help me revise these areas. He gave me thorough feedback with significant attention to detail, and pointed out certain storyline inconsistencies that I hadn'...
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Dylan O.

Dylan O.

Oct, 2025

Benjamin was thorough, imaginative, and ultimately helpful in his developmental edit of my project and additionally provided substantial line editing as well. Story and style enhancements both. He helped me to see the areas for improvement while also comprehending the vision of the story and prov...
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Timothy C.

Timothy C.

Sep, 2025

I have the distinct sense that this editor does not read or enjoy cosmic horror. Many elements that define the genre, such as the indescribable, the mysterious, and the unknowable, were written off by him as mistakes. Anyone who knows cosmic horror knows that critiques such as “this defies logic”...
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