Serene Hakim – Editor

Hello Reedsy!

I'm a literary agent with a decade of publishing experience. I got into this industry via a translation background and fell in love with the process of working with books from the inside out.

As an editor, I prioritize helping authors shape their manuscript to be the strongest version of itself it can be. My goal will always be to help you take your book to the next level, with a specific eye on preparing it for publication. I've worked with publishing houses across the Big 5, as well as the indies, and know what they're looking for. Beyond that, I bring a level of care and thoughtfulness to the editing process. I want to empower you as the writer in every way I can.

I'd be honored to work with you on a developmental edit of your manuscript, or to review your query letter and help you catch the eye of your dream agent. My specialties are young adult fiction and adult literary fiction, but I have also edited middle grade novels, short story collections and contemporary fiction.

Please note: if you're planning to query me in the future, it would be best not to hire me here, as that creates a complicated conflict of interest. Thank you for understanding.