Editing & Coaching
Editing Services
I’ve spent more than four decades working as a writer and editor for newspapers, magazines, non-profits, for-profits and government agencies.
I will proofread, edit, rewrite and help you master the basics of grammar, punctuation, structure and style. I’ve helped writers and students of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels write better poetry, prose, journalism and academic writing. If you’re looking for a fast, thorough, seasoned editor, I promise I can help you make your poetry, prose or other manuscripts sing.
Please fill out the form on the Contact page to request my rate sheet and additional services.
What my clients say:
“For over a year and a half, Wayne Lee gave me invaluable editorial help in organizing and transforming my disorganized notes into a manuscript. I have taken part in his supportive poetry workshops, and I have attended his inspiring readings. He is a man of many talents and dimensions.”
—Victoria Rabinowe, author of Conversations with Psyche: A Dream Journal Workbook To Decode the Mysterious Language of the Night Mind and Enhance Creativity through the DreamingArts
“Thanks for all the time and effort but what is amazing to me is that you see this as your work too and want it to be the best we can all make it.”
—Chris Dormaier, co-author of Why Yoga Works & How it Can Work for You
“I am very pleased by what you added, changed, etc. I feel lucky to have your first-rate help! I can breathe a sigh of relief knowing you are improving everything I write.”
—Karen S. Hall, Ed.D., Series Editor and author of So You Want to Sing Music Theater: A Guide for Professionals
“As an editor, teacher and mentor, Wayne Lee has worked with writers of all experience and skill levels. Whatever your editing project, from individual piece to book-length manuscript, Wayne will not only make sure it is clean and clear, but he will help you make it sing.”
—Mary Rives, author of Brat Tales
Coaching
I have taught professional writers, fellow poets and students for over 40 years. Whether you are a poet, memoirist, essayist or journalist, I can help you hone your craft, polish your poetry or prose, assemble your manuscript, and submit your work for publication. I can show you how to write query letters, book proposals, sell sheets, news releases and marketing materials. As your coach, I will support, encourage and empower you every step of the way on your journey as a writer.
“I’m grateful to have worked with Wayne on my poetry collection. He is a master coach with a keen eye for format and ear for the subtleties of meaning in poetry. He recognized the strengths of my poems and also helped me to see where others needed polishing, but he never let me slide with less than my best effort. Thanks Wayne for helping me develop into the poet I can be!”
—Mark Broder, author of God’s Garden
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and ideas on my writing. It’s been incredibly useful…and a necessary step on the journey.
—Beth M.