Elena Hanganu
@elenahanganu
Fiction writer and ghostwriter publishing character-driven stories and developing an 80,000-word psychological thriller.
RomaniaWhat I'm looking for
I published Dorința Lucksandrei, a Romanian family drama with psychological elements, in 2018; the first edition sold out. I also published fiction, essays, and poetry, including an essay in the Romanian cultural journal Columna.
As a freelance writer and editor, I complete paid ghostwriting and commissioned writing projects. I develop outlines, draft and revise narrative projects, and edit copy using Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
I'm currently writing an 80,000-word psychological thriller and have an interest in remote narrative and interactive storytelling roles. My work includes developmental editing, proofreading, beta reading, and literary translation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Completed paid ghostwriting and commissioned writing projects while maintaining a 100% Upwork Job Success Score and five-star client feedback. Develop outlines, draft and revise narrative projects, and deliver edited copy using tracked changes and comments.
Published Author and Independent Fiction Writer
Self Employed
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Published Dorința Lucksandrei in 2018, a Romanian family drama with psychological elements; the first edition sold out. Develop original long-form projects from concept through outline and revision, including an 80,000-word psychological thriller.
Tutor and Volunteer Team Coordinator
Lions International
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Tutored children ages 6 to 11 in English and Romanian and coordinated a small volunteer team providing homework support.
Volunteer
Libra Foundation
Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 (1 month)
Supported children with special educational needs during summer-school activities at CSEI Comănești.
Writing and Language Support
Comănești Local Library
Translated, proofread, and edited speeches and written materials for cultural and community events.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dimitrie Ghika Technical College
High School Diploma, Social Sciences
Earned a high school diploma in social sciences in 2019.
Transilvania University of Brașov
Creative Writing Course, Creative Writing
2019 - 2019
Completed a creative writing course in 2019.
University of Bucharest
Literature Studies
Attended for three years; coursework included European literature, history, and anthropology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
RomaniaAuthorized to work in
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