Harrison Demchick
@harrisondemchick.bsky.social
The world's most thorough content editor. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication. Author of The Listeners (2012). Singer/songwriter of Otherguy (2018). Screenwriter of Ape Canyon (2019). Hire me: https://reedsy.com/harrison-demchick
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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy
Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
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Yes, my services as a developmental editor are available. Check my reviews, novels I've edited, and learn how to get in contact with me below
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"Man, what to say about Harrison. He's always on time. He's extremely thorough, on calls and in written reports. His understanding of story structure is top tier and he's always pointing out tiny details that take my stories to the next level."
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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy
Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
reedsy.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"Man, what to say about Harrison. He's always on time. He's extremely thorough, on calls and in written reports. His understanding of story structure is top tier and he's always pointing out tiny details that take my stories to the next level."
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I cannot emphasize the "read" part strongly enough. Good writers are almost always avid readers, too.
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I cannot emphasize the "read" part strongly enough. Good writers are almost always avid readers, too.
My goal with Reptiles was to offer social commentary in the context of an entertaining alternate future story. I hope I succeeded. Reptiles is currently available on Amazon for 99 cents. All proceeds go to charity.
November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
My goal with Reptiles was to offer social commentary in the context of an entertaining alternate future story. I hope I succeeded. Reptiles is currently available on Amazon for 99 cents. All proceeds go to charity.
I need some book-related late night videos to watch. What are your favorite channels on Youtube that deal with books, authors, and literature?
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I need some book-related late night videos to watch. What are your favorite channels on Youtube that deal with books, authors, and literature?
I have now been in the publishing industry in one form or another for over 20 years, most of that time as a developmental editor.
And yes, I am available for hire. Send me a DM!
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And yes, I am available for hire. Send me a DM!
reedsy.com/harrison-dem...
Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy
Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
reedsy.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I have now been in the publishing industry in one form or another for over 20 years, most of that time as a developmental editor.
And yes, I am available for hire. Send me a DM!
reedsy.com/harrison-dem...
And yes, I am available for hire. Send me a DM!
reedsy.com/harrison-dem...
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I've been a consistent attendee of Awesome Con and plan to attend again this March. Get this event on your agenda. It's a great celebration of geek pop culture!
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Awesome Con - Washington DC's Pop Culture Con!
Awesome Con is a three-day celebration of geek culture in Washington, DC with celebrities, comics, books, cosplay, gaming, shopping, and more!
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November 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I've been a consistent attendee of Awesome Con and plan to attend again this March. Get this event on your agenda. It's a great celebration of geek pop culture!
awesome-con.com
awesome-con.com
Today is World Kindness Day. The world could use a little more kindness right now, wouldn't you agree?
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Today is World Kindness Day. The world could use a little more kindness right now, wouldn't you agree?
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Fellow writers: how many of you have mailing lists? For those who do, how do you use it and how often?
I set up a mailing list when I created by website, but have not put it into action. Please share your experiences!
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I set up a mailing list when I created by website, but have not put it into action. Please share your experiences!
www.harrisondemchick.com
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November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Fellow writers: how many of you have mailing lists? For those who do, how do you use it and how often?
I set up a mailing list when I created by website, but have not put it into action. Please share your experiences!
www.harrisondemchick.com
I set up a mailing list when I created by website, but have not put it into action. Please share your experiences!
www.harrisondemchick.com
"With his real family gone and surrogate family unreachable, Daniel, scared and alone, has nothing except the walls of his apartment, the window shattered, the poisonous air seeping in."
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The Listeners
Amazon.com: The Listeners eBook : Demchick, Harrison: Books
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November 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"With his real family gone and surrogate family unreachable, Daniel, scared and alone, has nothing except the walls of his apartment, the window shattered, the poisonous air seeping in."
www.amazon.com/Listeners-Ha...
www.amazon.com/Listeners-Ha...
"This is the second time we've used Harrison on our project, and we continue to be very favorably impressed with the collaboration. As rookie authors, Harrison's meticulous details are both helpful and educational. We've already signed up for a third phase"
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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy
Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
reedsy.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"This is the second time we've used Harrison on our project, and we continue to be very favorably impressed with the collaboration. As rookie authors, Harrison's meticulous details are both helpful and educational. We've already signed up for a third phase"
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"Because publishing demands drama, most representations of mental illness either overstate the thrills or sanitize away the pain."
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10 Books That Refuse to Dramatize or Sanitize Mental Illness - Electric Literature
These authors resist turning mental illness into a metaphor or exotic spectacle
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November 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"Because publishing demands drama, most representations of mental illness either overstate the thrills or sanitize away the pain."
electricliterature.com/10-books-tha...
electricliterature.com/10-books-tha...
Pluribus is a reminder to the world that Vince Gilligan's talents extend beyond Breaking Bad and its spinoffs. It draws on the science fiction and horror of the X-Files (for which he was a writer) to create something with the cinematic quality of BB, yet a feeling all its own
FYI, Pluribus is amazing!! Freaking awesome show!
November 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Pluribus is a reminder to the world that Vince Gilligan's talents extend beyond Breaking Bad and its spinoffs. It draws on the science fiction and horror of the X-Files (for which he was a writer) to create something with the cinematic quality of BB, yet a feeling all its own
That moment when you realize your side writing project has taken over and is now your main WIP.
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
That moment when you realize your side writing project has taken over and is now your main WIP.
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A little bit of music for you. This clip is from "I'm on Your Side," from my album, Otherguy
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A little bit of music for you. This clip is from "I'm on Your Side," from my album, Otherguy
I wrote this feature film about a mixed-up guy in the midst of a quarter-life crisis who drags his big sister along on a Bigfoot-hunting expedition. It's available to watch in full. Grab your popcorn!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZOE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZOE...
Ape Canyon | Full Drama Movie | Bigfoot Hunting
YouTube video by Movie Central
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November 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I wrote this feature film about a mixed-up guy in the midst of a quarter-life crisis who drags his big sister along on a Bigfoot-hunting expedition. It's available to watch in full. Grab your popcorn!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZOE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZOE...
Remember, having to rewrite something is not a sign of failure or that your work is bad, even if you have to rewrite many times. It's simply part of the process.
November 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Remember, having to rewrite something is not a sign of failure or that your work is bad, even if you have to rewrite many times. It's simply part of the process.
"A Midtown Manhattan anomaly, the Argosy Book Store continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of the three women who have presided over it"
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One Bookstore, 3 Sisters and 100 Years
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November 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"A Midtown Manhattan anomaly, the Argosy Book Store continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of the three women who have presided over it"
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If you are in the U.S., today is a day to make your voice heard. Don't sit on the sidelines. Go participate.
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If you are in the U.S., today is a day to make your voice heard. Don't sit on the sidelines. Go participate.
My deepest thanks to Maureen and dozens of authors before her who have left reviews like this:
"I loved working with Harrison. As a first time author, I learned so much from his manuscript assessment and developmental edit. His thoroughness is second to none."
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"I loved working with Harrison. As a first time author, I learned so much from his manuscript assessment and developmental edit. His thoroughness is second to none."
reedsy.com/harrison-dem...
Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy
Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
reedsy.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
My deepest thanks to Maureen and dozens of authors before her who have left reviews like this:
"I loved working with Harrison. As a first time author, I learned so much from his manuscript assessment and developmental edit. His thoroughness is second to none."
reedsy.com/harrison-dem...
"I loved working with Harrison. As a first time author, I learned so much from his manuscript assessment and developmental edit. His thoroughness is second to none."
reedsy.com/harrison-dem...
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November 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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