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Hi there, My name is Sawyer Smith. I am a professional writer who has an undergraduate degree in English Literature, a certificate in Creative Writing, and years of experience helping people of all ages and reading levels better understand creative and academic texts. I have been working as a ghostwriter, copywriter, and editor full time for the last 8 years, with a primary focus on romance, fiction, creative nonfiction, and corporate copy. As an English and ESL tutor, I understand that some examples of classic literature can be very intimidating, especially for readers who have never been exposed to older writing styles, but I believe with the right tools, everyone can learn to digest these texts, and maybe even learn to love them one day. I am also an accomplished academic and creative writer with a passion for helping people put their thoughts and opinions down on paper (without relying on AI to do it for them). I look forward to hearing from you!

I am an experienced writer, content creator, ghostwriter, columnist, and award-winning journalist. My specialty is storytelling. I believe there is a story in everything.

You've had that book in mind for years. Maybe it's a memoir, a family history, a business book, or a story you've always wanted to tell. You know it's important—but turning ideas, memories, and expertise into a finished manuscript can feel overwhelming. That's where I come in. I'm a ghostwriter, editor, and creative partner with more than six years of professional experience and contributions to more than 40 books and publishing projects. My work includes memoirs, family histories, business and personal-development books, educational materials, historical nonfiction, blogs, and fiction. What I enjoy most about ghostwriting is the opportunity to meet remarkable people and help them share what they've learned, experienced, and accomplished. Every project is different. One month I may be helping preserve a family legacy; the next I may be organizing a business book, developing educational content, or researching a historical subject. My role is to help transform your ideas into a book that sounds like you. Whether you're starting with interviews, notes, research, family records, or simply an idea that won't leave you alone, I'll help guide the process from concept to completed manuscript. Think of me as the stage manager behind the scenes. When the production is over, the audience should be talking about the show—not the stage manager. My goal is to help your voice shine while making the writing process easier, more organized, and more enjoyable. Everybody has something worth sharing. I'd love to help you tell your story.

No AI used in my editing or writing. I’m Jen, and I’m the reader’s advocate. I’ve worked on close to 300 manuscripts and I still read 100–300 books a year across genre fiction, literary fiction, and nonfiction — not because I have to, but because I genuinely can’t stop. That means I know what’s actually getting published, what readers expect, and exactly where your story is likely to lose them before you waste another year revising in the wrong direction. I work primarily in genre fiction — science fiction, fantasy, romance, mysteries, thrillers, and historical. Whether you need honest developmental editing, line editing, or full ghostwriting support, I care whether your book actually reaches people. That means I’ll tell you the truth and give you practical, high-leverage solutions — not a demolition, but a focused toolkit with specific, usable options. What makes me different: I read on Kindle and dictate my reactions in real time. So you don’t just get a report or a draft — you get to see (or feel) how the story actually lands with readers, page by page. Authors regularly tell me this changes everything. I also tend to keep thinking about projects even after delivery — sometimes I’ll send a note days later because I couldn’t stop turning a plot problem over in my head. That’s just how I’m built. I offer a full range of services: Quick Kindle sample reads and first-chapter assessments Beta reads and manuscript assessments Developmental editing and line editing Full ghostwriting (from concept to finished manuscript) There’s an entry point wherever your project is right now, and credits carry forward on editing work. If you want someone who’ll tell you your book is perfect, I’m probably not your editor or ghostwriter. If you want someone who’ll tell you what’s actually not working, help you fix it efficiently, or write it with you — I’d love to work on your story. Member, Editorial Freelancers Association. More About How I Work I’ve worked on close to 300 manuscripts and still read 100–300 books a year because I genuinely can’t stop I read on Kindle and dictate reactions in real time, so you see (or feel) exactly how the story lands I give honest feedback + a practical toolkit (specific solutions with multiple options per issue — “plot spackle”) I also offer full ghostwriting support for authors who want help bringing their vision to life Services range from quick sample reads to complete developmental + line editing packages and full ghostwriting Credits carry forward on editing tiers I specialize in genre fiction: science fiction, fantasy, romance, mysteries, thrillers, and historical.

NO AI SLOP | 100% HIGH-QUALITY HUMAN-CRAFTED COPY --- Brand seduction. Forbidden game. A desperate chain of fools locked away, slaves to the power of a name. Thoughts strung together. Void of passion. No emotion. It doesn’t have to be this way. How do you take 26 letters, light 'em on fire, brand minds with flames? Identity ain't black and white. It's black and blue, forged from the ashes of lives you never knew. Feelings rise up from shackled darkness deep inside of you, it's taboo. They don’t talk about it, speak about it. A criminal desire. They can’t. They don’t know how to light a fire. But I know how to spark a flame. A phrase. A thought. A sinister seduction game. Like high school again. Party with friends. Drunk on that couch room spins and spins. Got you hooked up on that feeling, higher than the ceiling - never be the same again. Because it’s not the words, it’s not the brand. It’s emotions wrapped around your mind that take you by the hand. Bite your ear. Say your name. A tongue ‘n two lips, a bourbon kiss. Eternal lovers are suckers for pain. Surrender to my power. Let my voices stake your claim. Right now, this very hour... I will bring you f*cking fame. The Devil’s Pen, Lex DeVille 🔥🔥 ------------------------------------------------------ 📌 SERVING GREAT CLIENTS SINCE 2010 ------------------------------------------------------ "YOU CAN'T SAY THAT!!" I'm Lex DeVille, copywriter evil genius. I write for clients who want bold copy. Risky, sphincter-clenching, no f*cking clue if it'll work but we're gonna do it anyway, kinda copy. Mostly conversational. Often inappropriate. MY CREDIBILITY ➡️ 15 Years of Wicked Good Copywriting ➡️ Marketing Analyst & Consultant ➡️ PhD Student of Social Psychology ➡️ BA & MA Graduate in Psychology ➡️ Internet-Famous Copywriter ➡️ Ericksonian Hypnotherapist ➡️ NLP Master Practitioner ➡️ Enneagram Personality Analyst ➡️ U.S. Army Veteran (That's Right Killa!) There's a lot of writers. I do what they all do (some things I do better). Wrote sales pages that launched to 6-figures overnight, sold millions for my clients. Anyway... Some 15,000 people sub to me on YouTube for writing tips. Over 14k joined my writing courses to learn the art of text. SERVICES ➡️ Exciting Copywriting ➡️ Brand Copywriting ➡️ Email Copywriting ➡️ Website Copywriting ➡️ Product Descriptions ➡️ User Guides, Whitepapers, Litepapers, Tech Manuals ➡️ UX/UI & Other Consumer-Facing Copy ➡️ Legal Copywriting & Legal Documents ➡️ Market Demographic / Psychographic Research ➡️ HR & Healthcare Compliance ➡️ Copyediting + Proofreading If any of that looks like what you need, message me. The Devil’s Pen, Lex DeVille 🔥🔥 --- . Copyright © 2017 - 2026 - Lex DeVille - All Rights Reserved No part of this bio may be reproduced without the express written permission of Lex DeVille.