I offer developmental feedback on completed memoir manuscripts and personal essays. I bring MFA training and nine years of experience in writing and publishing.
For completed memoir manuscripts this service includes:
A personalized questionnaire so we can both get clear on your needs and goals for this project
A 30-minute phone consultation to discuss the questionnaire and next steps
Track changes and comments on the manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses, including my input about craft elements such as plot, voice, scene mastery, tension, characterization and structure
A 1-2 page written summary of strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript, which will also include revision strategies and resources for the next steps of your project
A final 30-minute consultation to discuss any questions you may have about the manuscript feedback
Please note: this service does not include line edits or copyediting (punctuation, grammar, etc).
For completed personal essay drafts this service includes:
Track changes and comments on the essay’s strengths and weaknesses, including my input about craft elements such as plot, voice, scene mastery, tension, characterization and structure.
This service does not include line edits or copyediting (punctuation, grammar, etc).
[Please note: for projects under 5,000 words I bill by the hour.]
If you’re interested in hiring me for a manuscript consultation, please fill out the contact form for rates and more information.
Borrow my brain for an hour to get clarity on your creative nonfiction process. This is a great option for:
- Nonfiction/memoir/personal essayists who want to brainstorm everything from career questions, book concepts, essay ideas, ideas for where to submit their work, etc, but don’t need written feedback.
- Nonfiction/memoir/personal essayists who aren’t sure whether an MFA is an appropriate next step.
- Nonfiction/memoir/personal essayists who generally feel stuck on their work in progress or in their writing life and want help exploring what might get them unstuck.
- Nonfiction/memoir/personal essayists who want to gain clarity around their goals.
- Nonfiction/memoir/personal essayists who need help being directed to resources that can help them meet their goals.
If you’re interested in hiring me for a creative nonfiction writing life consultation, please fill out the contact form for rates and more information.