Caroline Ashford, Literary Fiction Author
Words cannot express enough how absolutely freaking grateful I am to to have been introduced to and worked with Devin.
I was so worried about having an editor. I was scared that they would change my voice, my style, my writing, and make it unrecognizable. But Devin taught me that it’s not about silencing your voice, it’s about amplifying it. You can’t get stronger without practice, and you’ll never know if you need practice if you don’t let other people hear you.
I didn’t realize how many weak spots I had in my writing that would have gotten me torn apart had I published it as is. She’s literally my hero, and I can never thank her enough.
Farrah Colson, Contemporary Romance Author
To say that Devin has transformed my manuscript in the best way is a complete understatement. Due to Devin, I received several full and partial submission requests through the querying process from professional and reputable literary agents.
What makes Devin unique compared to other editors is her ability to leave a long-lasting positive impression on your writing style. When drafting new novels, I often have a little voice in my head, “Devin would critique this because of [insert valid reason here]”, and I’m a better writer because of her. Devin gives a plethora of line comments and strategic suggestions, but she also educates writers (especially debuts) in a way that sticks with you.
I like Devin’s straightforward and honest style, but she delivers her critiques in a way that gives writer’s breathing room to disagree (over some good natured discussion) or provide a different perspective without feeling awkward. Her confidence gave me confidence as a debut writer with little knowledge of the industry.
Another important note is that Devin doesn’t use AI, and she is extremely professional about establishing guardrails for authors to feel comfortable that their manuscript will only be used for the purpose of the services identified.
On my manuscript, she’s made suggestions that have enhanced my character development, honed plot consistency and structure, and given me ideas on how to add content (or which content to remove).
Your manuscript will not only be in good hands with Devin, but as you work with her, you’ll come to trust her expert guidance as accurate, fair, and both reader-and-agent friendly.
Thank you, DK Consulting, for making me a better writer!
E Harden, Speculative Fiction Author
Devin is truly a rockstar. She provided thorough, helpful comments throughout my manuscript via Google Docs, which made the developmental editing process easy and enjoyable. Her communication style is absolutely excellent, always being quick to respond with thoughtful opinions. She helped provide clear, actionable advice and insights on my manuscript. I could not recommend her enough to anyone looking for a developmental editor.
Charlotte Watson, Historical Fiction Author
Working with Devin as my developmental editor was an absolute pleasure. She has an incredible eye for detail, catching small inconsistencies and subtle issues I never would have noticed on my own. Even small things like when to use characters names, or when that repetition took you out of the story. At the same time, her feedback on the overarching plot and character arcs was insightful, thoughtful, and always constructive. Devin managed to balance the fine-tuning with big-picture guidance beautifully, helping me strengthen both the flow and the depth of my story.
Devin Kathleen Consulting 