I’m Malena Colon, a writer and editor with a passion for storytelling and persuasive writing. My academic background includes an MPhil in English from the University of Cambridge, and I’ve built a clear editorial practice through roles shaping and refining written work, all while keeping an eye for voice, structure, and reader engagement. I also bring practical sales and customer communication experience from bookselling, and I enjoy collaborating with teams and creatives—from magazine contributors to design assets—so stories come alive clearly, confidently, and on deadline. For my personal creative work, I’ve written fiction, screenplays, creative essays, articles, and even a master’s dissertation. My next step? Copywriting. My specialty is ideas. Finding one, executing it, and making you believe it.

Malena Colon

I’m Malena Colon, a writer and editor with a passion for storytelling and persuasive writing. My academic background includes an MPhil in English from the University of Cambridge, and I’ve built a clear editorial practice through roles shaping and refining written work, all while keeping an eye for voice, structure, and reader engagement. I also bring practical sales and customer communication experience from bookselling, and I enjoy collaborating with teams and creatives—from magazine contributors to design assets—so stories come alive clearly, confidently, and on deadline. For my personal creative work, I’ve written fiction, screenplays, creative essays, articles, and even a master’s dissertation. My next step? Copywriting. My specialty is ideas. Finding one, executing it, and making you believe it.

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I’m Malena Colon, a writer and editor with a passion for storytelling and persuasive writing. My academic background includes an MPhil in English from the University of Cambridge, and I’ve built a clear editorial practice through roles shaping and refining written work, all while keeping an eye for voice, structure, and reader engagement.

I also bring practical sales and customer communication experience from bookselling, and I enjoy collaborating with teams and creatives—from magazine contributors to design assets—so stories come alive clearly, confidently, and on deadline.

For my personal creative work, I’ve written fiction, screenplays, creative essays, articles, and even a master’s dissertation. My next step? Copywriting.

My specialty is ideas. Finding one, executing it, and making you believe it.

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Work Experience

Bookseller at Barnes & Noble
November 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Used customer conversations and purchasing behavior to tailor book recommendations. Promoted featured titles and monthly picks through persuasive engagement, contributing to sales targets. Supported book signings, author readings, and midnight releases, building confidence communicating with diverse audiences in a fast-paced environment.
Editorial Intern at Oxford Global Women’s Narratives Project
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Edited and proofread interview transcripts for publication, preserving voice while improving clarity and consistency.
Publishing Intern at Pie Press Publishing
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Managed social media content, developing promotional copy and visual assets in Canva to support book launches.
Illustrator, Editor, & Contributor at Sole Magazine, Brown University
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Edited and copyedited creative nonfiction to strengthen clarity, structure, tone, and reader engagement. Collaborated with contributors to refine ideas, shape pieces, and create visual content for publication.
Staff Writer, Arts & Culture at Post-Magazine, Brown Daily Herald
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Researched and wrote articles covering cultural trends, identifying fresh angles while meeting tight deadlines.
Research Assistant at American Studies, Brown University (to Professor Beverly Haviland)
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Edited an academic manuscript according to the Chicago Manual of Style, maintaining accuracy and consistency. Researched and organized materials for new university course syllabi, creating structured book synopses, research summaries, and spreadsheets to communicate complex information clearly and efficiently. Worked independently while meeting deadlines and responding to evolving project requirements.

Education

Master of Philosophy (MPhil), English Studies at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Literary Arts (Honors) at Brown University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Graduate studies (Visiting Student), English Literature at St Peter’s College, University of Oxford
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Levin-Hokin Premium in Screenwriting
May 1, 2024 - September 2, 2026
Brown University Feldman Prize in Fiction
April 1, 2022 - September 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services