Hi! My Name is Ieva!
I’m a chai latte lover, book collector (at least that’s what I call constantly adding new books to my already large TBR list), and a trained writing coach and developmental book editor based in NYC. It’s nice to (virtually) meet you!
Pippi Longstocking, the Harry Potter, and the Hunger Games series helped me develop my bookworm ways, but I didn’t decide to pursue a career in publishing until I interned at a well-respected literary agency in New York City and realized how much I loved tackling the slush pile and looking for literary gems.
It was during the pandemic, however, that I decided to finally follow my passion for helping authors craft their stories. I enrolled in Pace University’s Publishing graduate program in New York City. During the years I spent in the program, I was lucky enough to learn from skilled professors and talented book editors, develop the skills needed to understand the storytelling process and story structure, and how to best support authors during the drafting, writing, and editing stages.
Down the line, I also obtained developmental editing and romance editing certifications through the Editorial Freelancers Association to further expand my skill set.
What I offer: I specialize in developmental editing, but I also offer writing coaching, line editing, and copy editing services, as well as manuscript critiques.
Genres I work with: I’m particularly excited about working with contemporary romance and fantasy (particularly dystopian fantasy, urban fantasy, and stories with complex magic systems and world building). That being said, I’m open to character-driven stories within any genre.
Feel free to fill out the contact form and I will get in touch.
My goal: As an editor, my goal isn’t to point out mistakes on the page. It’s to work alongside you, highlight and celebrate your strengths, while also helping you tackle any problem areas that we come across.
Whether you are a seasoned author or you’re just starting out, I’m excited to lend a hand and help you make your book the best it can be!
some fun facts about me…
The author/editor relationship works best when it’s a partnership and I can’t wait to get to know you better! In the meantime, here are five fun facts about me:
I read the entire Harry Potter book series in two languages.
I was in an episode of Pretty Little Liars and ran multiple PLL fan accounts when the show was airing. Currently, I’m obsessed with the show The Rookie. Chenford forever!
I’m fluent in Lithuanian and English, and can speak some Spanish.
I’m a big fan of the Hallmark Channel. Give me a heartwarming and slightly cheesy story that centers around a big city girl falling for a handsome, wood-chopping guy from a small town that just so happens to be hosting a pie-baking competition, and I’ll be glued to the TV every time.
My hobbies include creating ASMR content and working on my own novels.