Find the story readers will care about. I help writers shape memoirs, personal essays, origin stories, blog posts, and pieces intended for publication.
Find the story within your experience
A life contains more than one possible story. We look for the scenes, conflicts, turning points, and questions that make your experiences meaningful to people beyond those who already know you.
My work draws on years of writing and editing personal narratives and teaching travel writing and memoir. Together, we consider what belongs in the piece, what needs developing, and how to preserve your voice while giving the reader a clear path.
Books, essays, and shorter pieces
Our work can focus on a memoir manuscript, a personal essay, a professional origin story, a blog post, or a story you hope to submit for publication. Depending on the project, I can help with structure, scene development, narrative focus, line editing, or a final copyedit.
Manuscript review
A high-level review looks at structure, story, and publishing options, helping you decide what to revise and how to move forward. Manuscript review is $1,500 for up to 50,000 words.
Editing and writing support
Tell me about your piece, its length, intended readers, deadline, and the kind of help you need. Editing and shorter writing projects are scoped individually. You can send a brief description before we discuss the next step.
For consulting engagements, please review How Consulting Works & Terms of Service, including how calls and work between calls are billed.
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