I'm Deena ElGenaidi, a Brooklyn-based editor, writer, and ghostwriter with a broad background in arts, books, and culture. I've edited for Hyperallergic, produced editorial workflows at Taylor & Francis, and reviewed and shaped content for The Brooklyn Rail, Primetimer, and a range of freelance clients. My debut novel Dust Settles North is forthcoming with Bindery Books in 2025. I thrive on turning complex ideas into engaging, accessible writing, guiding manuscripts from first draft to publication, and crafting proposals that resonate with major publishers. When I'm not editing or writing, I lead editorial strategy as Editorial Director at Set Studios and contribute to educational and media projects across news, culture, and social channels.…

Deena ElGenaidi

I'm Deena ElGenaidi, a Brooklyn-based editor, writer, and ghostwriter with a broad background in arts, books, and culture. I've edited for Hyperallergic, produced editorial workflows at Taylor & Francis, and reviewed and shaped content for The Brooklyn Rail, Primetimer, and a range of freelance clients. My debut novel Dust Settles North is forthcoming with Bindery Books in 2025. I thrive on turning complex ideas into engaging, accessible writing, guiding manuscripts from first draft to publication, and crafting proposals that resonate with major publishers. When I'm not editing or writing, I lead editorial strategy as Editorial Director at Set Studios and contribute to educational and media projects across news, culture, and social channels.…

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I’m Deena ElGenaidi, a Brooklyn-based editor, writer, and ghostwriter with a broad background in arts, books, and culture. I’ve edited for Hyperallergic, produced editorial workflows at Taylor & Francis, and reviewed and shaped content for The Brooklyn Rail, Primetimer, and a range of freelance clients. My debut novel Dust Settles North is forthcoming with Bindery Books in 2025.

I thrive on turning complex ideas into engaging, accessible writing, guiding manuscripts from first draft to publication, and crafting proposals that resonate with major publishers. When I’m not editing or writing, I lead editorial strategy as Editorial Director at Set Studios and contribute to educational and media projects across news, culture, and social channels.

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Editor at Hyperallergic
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Assigned and edited articles across visual arts, books, and culture; Managed the Books section; Vetted article submissions via Submittable and email; Oversaw editorial calendar and article workflow; Wrote event picks, news briefs, reviews, and email newsletters; Maintained Twitter and Instagram accounts
Collaborative Writer / Ghostwriter at Idea Architects Literary Agency
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Ghostwrote and edited nonfiction books and proposals, to be sold to major publishers
Production Editor at Taylor & Francis
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Edited academic journal articles for clarity and adherence to style guidelines; Oversaw entire production process from manuscript to publication
Production Assistant & Book Reviewer at The Brooklyn Rail
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Edited and fact-checked articles for print; Reviewed books with a focus on literary criticism; Assisted in production tasks across editorial and design
Book Reviewer at The Brooklyn Rail
August 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Reviewed books with a focus on literary criticism; Edited and fact-checked articles for print; Assisted in production tasks across editorial and design
Freelance Book Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Complete developmental edits for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts; Provide editorial feedback and structural guidance for authors
TV News Writer at Primetimer.com
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Launched and managed the News section; Wrote TV news and reviews
Freelance Writer at Vulture, Salon, Nylon, Insider, & more
January 1, 2017 - Present
Wrote for multiple outlets; Additional Experience in Content Writing & Marketing
Editorial Director at Set Studios
July 1, 2024 - Present
Lead editor for political campaign messaging
Content Writer at MEK Review
December 1, 2024 - Present
Create content across blog, email, and social platforms for educational services
Editor at Club Free Time
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2025
Wrote and edited NYC cultural event listings
Senior Writer at Leverage.com (Levcapital.com/blog)
March 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Wrote SEO-driven articles on real estate and finance
Ghostwriter at Spartan Media
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Ghostwrote thought leadership articles for online publications
Social Media Manager at Author Joseph Rauch
July 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024
Managed and created social media content and strategy
Production Assistant at The Brooklyn Rail
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Edited and fact-checked articles for print; Assisted in production tasks across editorial and design
Freelance Book Editor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Complete developmental edits for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts; Provide editorial feedback and structural guidance for authors
Senior Writer at Leverage.com
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023
Wrote SEO-driven articles on real estate and finance

Education

MFA, Creative Writing — Fiction at Rutgers University – Camden
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
MA, English at Villanova University
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2012
BA, English at Villanova University
August 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010
MFA, Creative Writing — Fiction at Rutgers University – Camden
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
MA, English at Villanova University
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2012
BA, English at Villanova University
August 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other

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