Coaching
Writing coaching
As I often remind my students, nobody is born with the skill, vision, and motivation required to become a great writer. We cultivate these traits, often in community. I’m excited to join you as a guide and companion through any of the following:
shaping your creative vision
getting started
keeping going
restarting/getting unstuck
publishing short or long form prose
building community
strengthening your craft
My coaching offers structure and professional feedback while centering the complex emotional experience of writing and publishing, which often gets overlooked in outcome-focused coaching. I also bring a sense of humor and lots of lived experience as a working writer who still struggles with uncertainty.
I want you to come away feeling joyful, capable, and satisfied with your writing practice.
Cost
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What you get:
One 50-min conversation about your goals and challenges. Together, we’ll identify a clear path forward.
Customized roadmap with actionable next steps and suggested resources
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What you get:
30 min groundwork conversation to craft a writing assignment and talk about strategies for doing your best work.
Customized writing assignment with a deadline.
Written feedback on submitted material, up to 6,000 words.
45 min coaching call to discuss feedback and plan a path forward.
Flexibility and responsiveness if life arises, as it is wont to do!
Option to extend coaching at a discounted rate.
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What you get:
30 min groundwork conversation to craft a writing assignment and talk about strategies for doing your best work.
Customized, 6-week roadmap with one checkpoint assignment and one final assignment.
Written feedback on material submitted for checkpoint and final assignment, up to 6,000 words each.
45 min coaching call to discuss feedback and plan a path forward.
Flexibility and responsiveness if life arises, as it is wont to do!
Option for continued coaching at a discounted rate.
Manuscript review
I offer supportive and honest feedback for literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction of all lengths. As an experienced college writing instructor and tutor, I also help students with college admission or scholarship essays.
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Comprehensive, professional review of your outline, short story, or novel to clarify your vision and move your project forward.
You can expect:
Line edits for clarity, voice, and resonance
1-2 page editorial letter providing a roadmap for revision
30-minute coaching call to review feedback
Cost:
8 cents per word for shorter pieces. That’s $80/1,000 words. $80 flat fee for <1,000 words.
$1375 for a full manuscript review up to 100,000 words. Longer lengths negotiable.
Price includes 30-minute debriefing call.
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I’ve spent hundreds of hours helping students write successful scholarship essays. Come to me for help brainstorming, drafting, or revising.
You can expect:
Line edits for clarity and accuracy
1-page editorial letter providing a roadmap for revision
Discounted rate for up to 2 revisions
30-minute coaching call to review feedback
Cost: 8 cents per word for shorter pieces. That’s $80/1,000 words. $80 flat fee for <1,000 words.
Price includes 30-minute debriefing call. Need-based sliding scale pricing available.
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I’ve helped hundreds of students apply and get admitted to top universities. Let me help you tell your story in a way that makes you stand out.
You can expect:
30-minute alignment call
Line edits for clarity and concision
1-page editorial letter providing a roadmap for revision
Discounted rates for revision reviews
Cost:
8 cents per word for shorter pieces. That’s $80/1,000 words. $80 flat fee for <1,000 words.
6 cents per word for revisions. That’s $60/1,000 words. $60 flat fee for <1,000 words.
Price includes 30-minute alignment call. Need-based sliding scale pricing available.
Am I a good fit?
Writing can stir up anxiety—I get it! As someone who has spent decades navigating the complex intersection of mental health and writing, I bring deep empathy to the writing and publishing process. My clients are creative writers and student writers who want awareness and support without compromising expertise.
With a Master’s-level creative writing education and years of professional experience, I can help you bridge the gap between your vision and what’s appearing on the page.
I believe stories can be told in many different ways, and I’m constantly pursuing new perspectives on the emotional experience of writing, craft, the publishing landscape, and trauma-informed coaching. This means my methods may evolve, but my goal remains the same: to help you feel confident and in control of your writing and your practice.
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7+ years of experience in writing education and editing
Recognition in prestigious publications and competitions
College writing tutor, PCC, 2024-present
Online Writing Instruction program Instructional Designer, Prompt, 2021-2024
College Essay Writing Coach, 2019-2022
Writing Composition Instructor, EWU, 2015-2017
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (fiction), Eastern Washington University, 2017
Bachelor of Arts in English, Boston College, 2010
Get in touch
Say hello!
Fill out the form below to set up a free get-to-know-me call to chat about what we might accomplish together. There’s zero obligation. (Just ask my old boss: sales isn’t my forte!)