about
Angel Lin is a Taiwanese American editor and writer based in Southern California. She comes from a digital publishing background and has done editorial work on localized media such as Japanese light novels. Previously, she worked on serial fiction and original concept development at Tapas Media as an assistant editor. In 2023, she entered the eleventh cohort of Tessera Editorial’s mentorship program and later joined the team as a copy editor, developmental editor, and sensitivity reader.Whether it is a novel, a webcomic, or a drama, she loves all forms of storytelling. Her favorite genres are fantasy, sci-fi/fantasy, and romance, but she’s comfortable working across all genres. She’s particularly drawn to narratives with underrepresented characters starring as the protagonists, and stories that explore the characters’ intersectional identities.Angel graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a BA in Comparative Literature and a minor in Japanese. She studied at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, for a semester, where she fell in love with the ease of public transit, and all the delicious snacks available. When she’s not working or reading, she enjoys watching anime and dramas with friends, and taking walks in the neighborhood.You can reach out to Angel via contact form or find her at Tessera Editorial.
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works
Editorial Work
Entertainment Writing
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| “The Half Of It” Is A Perfect Example Of Queer Asian American Representation, Study Breaks, 2020 |
| Netflix’s “Tigertail” Tells A Multigenerational Taiwanese Immigrant Story, Study Breaks, 2020 |
| Year Of The Ox Responds To Epidemic-Fueled Anti-Asian Racism With “Viral,” Study Breaks, 2020 |
| Let’s Talk About Body Image For Asian American Women, Study Breaks, 2020 |
| Webtoon “Lookism” Looks Into Beauty Standards In South Korea, Study Breaks, 2020 |
| “Let’s Talk About Love” Explores Intersection Of Blackness And Asexuality, Study Breaks, 2020 |
| Bong Joon-Ho’s Earlier Work “The Host” Is A Must-Watch, Study Breaks, 2020 |
*Interested in more? Find the full list of my writing here!
Entire List of Publication
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| Here Are 5 Asian American Magazines To Celebrate In May, Study Breaks, 2020 |
| “Feminist Antibodies” Is A Stern Rebuke To Coronavirus-Related Racism, Study Breaks, 2020 |
| Cooking And Stress-Baking As Self-Care In Times Of Distress, Study Breaks, 2020 |
| Let’s Talk About Body Image For Asian American Women, Study Breaks, 2020 |
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| Year Of The Ox Responds To Epidemic-Fueled Anti-Asian Racism With “Viral,” Study Breaks, 2020 |
| The Quarantine-Themed Covers Of Chris Mann Are In Line With The Times, Study Breaks, 2020 |
editorial services
| developmental editing | $0.02 per word |
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| One editorial pass of your book. Includes (a) comments and edits on the manuscript, and (b) an editorial letter pointing out general overall issues in the manuscript (plot, pacing, character development, repetition/redundancy, basic grammar problems). |
| copyediting | $0.015 per word |
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| One copyedited pass of your book. Includes (a) an extensive copy edit of the manuscript to correct grammar/timeline errors using CMOS guidelines; and (b) a style sheet with character names, word use, etc. |
| proofreading | $0.007 per word |
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| One proofreading pass of your book. Includes either a PDF mark-up or a manuscript (docx) proofing to correct grammar, spelling, and formatting errors using CMOS guidelines. |
| sensitivity reading | $0.005 per word |
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| A substantive read of your book. Includes (a) comments and edits on the manuscript, and (b) a sensitivity-read letter addressing issues found in the text. |
| Available to do sensitivity reading on the following: Taiwanese diaspora; Asian American identity; first-generation and second-generation immigrant experience in the US; queer topics; heteronormativity |
faq
Q: What are your rates? How much does an editorial service cost?
My base rates are now listed on my editorial services page! For shorter pieces, I require a minimum of $100.
Q: What is the difference between developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting?
Developmental editing is all about the story—an editor would focus on things like the plot, the characters, and the setting. Is the story hitting the emotional beats that it should? Are the characters and world building fleshed out? How is the pacing? Tone?Line editing addresses the writing at a sentence and paragraph level. An editor would look at word choice, syntax, and sentence structure—all to smooth out the writing to (a) make the prose flow better and (b) convey the intended meaning to the readers.Copyediting covers spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Typically, an editor would edit according to a style guide (such as the Chicago Manual of Style) for consistency.
Q: Are you available for new projects?
I am open to projects right now! Please contact me if you are interested in working with me.
contact me
Interested in working with me? Please use this contact form to reach out!
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