I’ve been working with writers since 2008, when I started teaching first year writing to college students while I was in graduate school. I’ve taught writing courses and worked in the Writing Center at my doctoral institution, consulting with undergraduates on papers for all subjects, and with graduate students as they developed and wrote their dissertations. Since leaving higher education in 2023, I have been creating marketing content, editing, leading writing workshops, and teaching yoga classes.
Writing Consulting
I have knowledge and experience with the following types of writing:
- Academic writing for the humanities
- Job documents
- Technical documents
- Creative nonfiction
- Fiction
I’ve worked with writers in all stages of the writing process:
- Soundboarding and developing ideas
- Research help
- First draft feedback, to help you develop your earliest ideas
- Second-and-later draft feedback as you polish your ideas
- Final draft copy editing
- Formatting according to style guides, including help with citation practices
Other Services
Along with consulting, I offer a variety of other services in content creation and development, editing, communication coaching, and beta reading.
Editing Services
- Proofreading
- Copyediting
- Fact checking
- Formatting
- Citation checking
Communication Coaching
- Public speaking
- Communication evaluation
- Communication instruction
Beta Reading
As a beta reader, I will give you feedback on works-in-progress or finished works. Beta reading provides a reaction to your book, and provides feedback on sensitive topics such as representation of marginalized groups and depictions of violence. Beta reading does not provide line-by-line feedback the way copyediting would, but rather overall impressions of the work.
Content Creation
I have experience with a wide range of content writing, from academic texts, to newsletters, to marketing materials for social media. I am skilled in taking information and transforming it into a readable, accessible, and engaging story.
Rates & Contracting Services
My rates vary, depending on the skillsets involved in the project.
The first step in working together is a thirty-minute free consultation meeting to discuss your needs. The consultation will take place via phone call or video conference. To schedule a consultation, select “Book an Appointment” or fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page with some times that work with your schedule.
For editing services and beta reading services:
After the consultation meeting, if we decide to go forward, I’ll ask you to send me a section of your manuscript. I’ll spend 30 minutes with your text, and then develop a quote with an estimate of the time it will take to complete the full project, and my hourly rate with an estimated total fee for the project. We’ll meet again to discuss and finalize a contract for the project. This process ensures that we both understand the full extent of the work needed, and go forward with matched expectations.
For all other services, I’ll send you an email with an assessment and either an hourly rate or flat fee for the project, depending on your needs.
Payment:
25% of fees are due prior to the beginning of work, with 25% installments as the project progresses. If any adjustments to the project are made (additional work, more tasks, etc.,) the remaining full fee from the original quote will be paid before the additional work is begun, and a new contract and payment plan will be established.
Hourly rates, such as for tutoring, mentoring, etc., will be paid upon the time of delivery of service.
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