Author | Book Editor | Writing Coach
Stories are everywhere.
Tell your own.
Hi, I'm Marcelle Iten
Author | Book Editor | Writing Coach | Coffee Addict
I'm a queer Latinx story-teller with a passion for polishing stories until they gleam and glisten (yes, that was a Taylor Swift reference).
Throughout my life I've had the extraordinary privilege of living in nine breath-taking countries ― Argentina, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, South Africa, South Korea, United Kingdom, and United States ― and the most common question I get when people find this out is: where is home, then?
The answer could not be simpler...
Home is in the pages of a novel. It's the feeling of walking into a library and being greeted by those stories you already know by heart. It's sitting in a little cafe and losing myself to a new tale every day.
Home is anywhere, as long as I have books.
Want to hear about my book?
The Elysian Hunt
In the ashes of a war-torn world, the Tolenti twins founded Elysium, a sanctuary for fae and mortals seeking refuge from the ceaseless battle. For decades, the city grew and thrived, blooming when others stagnated.
Fifty years after its inception, Oren Tolenti was murdered in cold blood, his body dismembered and strewn about his beloved city.
Distraught, Opal Tolenti shut the city's impenetrable gates, hoping to trap the killer inside. The Elysian hunt was created to track down the killer and bring him to justice...
Editing & Mentorship Services
Editing Services
Whether you're looking for a final round of proofreading before sending your book off to the querying trenches, or a deep-dive into the strengths and weaknesses of your story's plot, structure, characters, and tone, I can help!
​
Choose from a catalog of editing services that includes: manuscript evaluations, developmental editing, line & copy editing, proofreading, and more!
Writing Mentorship
Writing can be a lonely pursuit, but it doesn't have to be! If what you need is someone to bounce ideas off of and talk through tricky portions of your story with, I'm here!
Consultation Calls
choose between 30 min or 1 hour-long one-on-one calls to talk through issues in your novel and receive personalized feedback. Highly customizable to fit your writing needs!
Month-to-Month Mentorship
Not ready to commit to a full 6 month program? No problem!
I offer monthly mentorship services, which include weekly check-in calls, editing, and much more!
6 Month Coaching Program
A comprehensive writing program to get you from book idea to polished final draft in just 6 months. Includes weekly accountability check-ins and 10 writing modules!
Free Step-by-Step Writing Guide
Not ready to invest in professional help just yet? Download my free writing guide to help you get started on your own!