The Believer, a nationally acclaimed literary magazine
I collaborated closely with the author on this personal essay, providing comprehensive editorial support from initial concept to final publication. My work included developmental editing to shape the narrative structure, line and copy editing to refine the prose, and rigorous fact-checking to ensure accuracy. I also managed the digital production, building the webpage in WordPress and writing promotional copy for social media and email channels.
Associate Editor
Developmental editing, line Editing, copyediting, fact-checking, author collaboration, editorial management.
This essay was selected as a Longreads Editors' Pick, a significant industry honor, and performed exceptionally well as one of the magazine's featured web exclusives.
"Like an inheritance, a name in so many ways has nothing to do with us, is a privilege we did nothing to earn, and presents a legal and social burden should we wish to shed it."
—Thu-Huong Ha