Struggling with your writing?
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INFORMATIONAL AND NARRATIVE NONFICTION
^ articles, essays, books
Writing about your field, your discipline, your business? Developing a book to explore what it is you do, to make your mark, to help others?
Telling your story?
Facing the terror of the blank page? Or the frustration of not being able to express yourself as you’d like?
Let me help you . . .
Tease out and develop initial thoughts.
Clarify and brighten muddled text.
Come across more strikingly on the page.
Polish your work.
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CREATIVE NONFICTION
^ flash, hybrid forms, personal essay
Working on something that just isn’t coming together the way you’d like?
Looking for fresh ideas, fresh approaches?
Wanting more immersion, more intrigue, more delight?
Tired of the same-ole, same-ole with critique groups?
Let me help you . . .
Develop a stronger style, a more vibrant voice.
Break out of stale literary habits.
Shake up your writing.
Polish your work.
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FICTION
^ flash, short stories, novels
Characters misbehaving? Plot tangling? Pacing off?
Story veering in uncontrollable directions?
Dialogue faltering?
Let me help you . . .
Sharpen the edge, deepen the impact.
Bring characters to life.
Write scenes that sizzle.
Polish your work.
Services at a glance
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manuscript critiquing
A high-level evaluation of the structure and foundational elements of your written work. The same focus as a dev edit, but not the same detail.
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Developmental editing
A close evaluation of the structure and foundational elements of your short fiction, narrative nonfiction, or informational nonfiction book.
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Line editing
A close edit of the language of your story or book, with an eye not only toward clarity, but also cadence and effectiveness. For fiction, elements also that are particular to story.
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Book coaching
One-on-one coaching through the process of writing a story, pulling together a book, or publishing it.
Informational (expository) nonfiction explains, describes, or informs. It’s intellectual, primarily engaging the mind.
Narrative nonfiction tells a story and conveys an experience. It’s immersive, engaging mind and heart.
Creative nonfiction is considered by some as just another term for narrative nonfiction; by others, as a distinct art form in its own right. CNR weaves art from life.
As much or as little as you like
Looking to improve your writing?
If you’re new, or new-ish, to what you’re doing, I can help you hone your skills and process.
If you’re experienced, I can help you identify and fine-tune so that the writing sings.
Or just looking to get it done?
No problem. I can step in as deeply as you like to help you power through to the finished work.
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