Welcome

welcome to samizdat editorial

Here, we believe two things: first, that a novel should be revised based on what it aims to accomplish, not on an editor’s prejudices and preconceptions; and second, that expertise is by definition narrow. Unlike other editors, we don’t offer a kitchen-sink list of services. We know fiction, and we know how to make your stories as good as they can be. Do just a few things, and do them exceptionally well, is our philosophy.

As the name implies, Samizdat editorial has an independently-minded, subversive attitude toward writing and revising. We’re not big on formula or proscription. Every story has its own idiosyncratic viewpoint and internal logic, and it’s our goal to help you find both in yours.

Have a look around, read about the services we offer, and contact us for a free consultation. Let’s discuss your project, and how we can help shape it into what it’s meant to be.