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Skills

  • Editing
  • Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Editorial Writing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Proofreading
  • Rewriting
  • Rewriting And Revisions
  • Basic
  • Book Editing
  • Book Writing
  • Copyediting
  • Developmental Editing
  • English Punctuation

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Services

  • Proofreading

    $10/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    Proofreading is a run-through of your project for grammatical, spelling, and typographical errors. This service focuses on combing through your writing word-by-word to achieve word-level perfection. I...

    BasicEditingEditorial WritingEnglish PunctuationEnglish Spelling
  • Line-Editing

    $20/hr Starting at $40 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    Along with basic proofreading, line editing focuses on the way you use language to convey meaning to your audience. Is your language clear, fluid, and pleasurable to read? Do the words you've chosen...

    Copy EditingCopyeditingCopywritingEditingEditorial Writing
  • Developmental Editing

    $40/hr Starting at $40 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    Developmental editing includes providing detailed feedback on the content of your work, helping you shape ideas, concepts, themes, and narratives, as well as refining language and grammar. This is the...

    Book EditingBook WritingCopy EditingCopywritingDevelopmental Editing

About

I love to edit and write--especially for creative projects! I would love to help you bring your project to life!

I am a published writer, a former Ivy League English instructor, and a former editor for a literary magazine. (Now I work as a creative consultant and developmental editor for a web series, and I'm finishing up my own book.) I have years of teaching English and writing under my belt, and have studied the craft of writing at schools such as Stanford, Brown, Cornell, and Harvard.

What does this mean for you?

*I have lots of expert advice and the eye of an experienced editor to help you and your project.* From grading and editing students' academic papers and dissertations to rewriting resumes and cover letters to editing novels and graphic novels, I've done it all. I'm open to any editing or writing request, but prefer reading and editing fiction manuscripts first and foremost. It's my passion to help you achieve your creative dreams!

For more information on my background or services, you can visit my website at www.lena-nguyen.com.

Work Terms

For developmental editing (editing that requires a lot of creative work, coaching, or workshopping of content), I generally charge a higher rate of 40$ per hour (though that depends on the project). For less intensive editing (say, line-editing or proofreading), I can charge much less. I guarantee speedy turnover if that's needed and an exceptional eye for detail, as well as great advice and feedback for any writer. All editing is digital unless otherwise requested; I communicate through email or other online services.