Daisuke Shen - Editor
Experimental fiction writer specializing in developmental editing for witty, innovative poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction projects.
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Overview
My name is Daisuke Shen and I am a writer, educator, and editor based in Brooklyn.
I’m looking to work with writers who aren’t afraid to break the rules—bending genres, building different worlds, and seeking out complex truths. I am so looking forward to seeing what magic you create.
As someone deeply invested in liberation and building power across QTPOC communities, I would especially love to work with anyone whose work focuses on these topics. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
I’m looking to work with writers who aren’t afraid to break the rules—bending genres, building different worlds, and seeking out complex truths. I am so looking forward to seeing what magic you create.
As someone deeply invested in liberation and building power across QTPOC communities, I would especially love to work with anyone whose work focuses on these topics. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Cultural & Ethnic
LGBTQ Fiction
Magical Realism
Science Fiction
Short Story
Awards
- MFA in Creative Nonfiction from University of North Carolina Wilmington
- BA in English Literature and Language from Winthrop University
- Winter Tangerine Workshop Cohort
Work experience
Workshop Teacher
Authors Publish
March, 2021
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Present
(8 months)
Writing Tutor
Huntington Center of Eastchester NY
December, 2020
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May, 2021
(5 months)
Publishing Intern
Lookout Books
September, 2017
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October, 2018
(about 1 year)
Worked alongside the editorial team at indie press Lookout Books
Oversaw social media content
Contributed to blog posts
Helped to design cover art in InDesign
Solicited writers for anthology
Worked with team on promotional content
Copyedited manuscripts and attended weekly meetings
Editorial Assistant
The Asian American Literary Review
May, 2017
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March, 2019
(almost 2 years)
• Read and selected pieces for publication
• Attended remote meetings via Skype each week with editors
• Brainstormed new themes and suggested new authors for solicitation
• Communicated directly with authors about payment and creative suggestions from the editorial team
• Wrote book reviews
• Shipped and processed journal deliveries
Creative Writing Professor
University of North Carolina Wilmington
August, 2016
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May, 2020
(over 3 years)
Assistant Editor
Winthrop University
October, 2013
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July, 2016
(over 2 years)
Assistant editor for The Anthology: Winthrop University’s Art and Literary Magazine
Worked with the editor-in-chief to direct our team of prose, poetry, art, and photography editors.
Led team-building exercises and meetings, assigned tasks, assisted in hiring process, approved designs and layouts made by the graphic designer
Copyedited all issues before finalization, organized group of volunteers, communicated directly with those who submitted or expressed interest in the publication
Portfolio (6 selected works)
Trespass: Ecotone Essayists Beyond the Boundaries ofPlace, Identity, and Feminism
Chai, May-lee, Boggs, Belle, Dungy, Camille T., Nezhukumatathil, Aimee, Savoy, Lauret E., White, Arisa, Williams, Terry Tempest
Sleepovers: Stories
Phillips, Ashleigh Bryant
Animals Eat Each Other: A Novel
Nash, Elle
I Could Be Your Neighbor, Isn't That Horrifying?
Gonzalez, Cavin Bryce
The Asian American Literary Review (AALR) Volume 8, Issue 2: Fall/Winter 2017
Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis, Gerald Maa
Daisuke has 5 reviews
Professionalism
Professionalism
Quality
Quality
Value
Value
Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
I enjoyed our collaborative effort so much! She brought my story to life. It is sad we ended on bad terms, a disagreement over a frivolous point. I miss her, but I’m used to being cut off, for a point of difference, a moment of doubt, experience over assumed political correctness. I’ve been Canceled, I guess.
Kennedy Sangiovese, July 2021
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Reply from Daisuke Shen
So easy to work with. I didn't know what to expect as this was my first time hiring an editor but she is really easy to talk to. And isn't quality communication an underpinning of this craft?
cory mattos, May 2021
Daisuke was able to elevate the verses I wrote into poetic perfection. Not only was she able to follow my instructions but she also improved the manuscript (315 pages of poetry) to such a significant degree that I can only call her an artist, writer, poet and editor of the highest grade. If you are fortunate enough to work with Daisuke I congratulate you.
Ingo Groger, March 2021
Reply from Daisuke Shen
Daisuke was kind, very nice and provided helpful feedback. She helped in the overall development of the manuscript and went through three edits (or more) to get the manuscript polished. It was a great experience to work with her.
Mrudhula M, March 2021
Reply from Daisuke Shen
Daisuke was communicated with me well with meetings and clear expectations. She made my poetry look more professional while also allowing me to keep some of the flow of my poetry. I think our collaboration gave my work a good balance of poetry professionalism and flow.
T Johnican, February 2021
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