Services

Stuck in an essay? Feeling frustrated with the form, structure, or shape? I can help! I bring over 25 years experience in editing and reviewing essays. I work with all writers, from beginners to advanced, college-age to adults. Your work will be encouraged with generous, actionable feedback, and editing with an eye toward publication.

My students' work has been published in The Manifest-Station, Slate, Ms. Magazine, Mutha Magazine, Open Secrets Magazine, and elsewhere.

Personal Essay Help: Read, Developmental Edits, and Review

I help students and clients move from idea to polished piece. I work with writers in all stages: narrowing what needs to be said, revision, pitching to editors, and finding the right home for your work. Whether it's draft one or seven, I can help you move forward!. We can also meet on Zoom to follow up.

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Testimonials

"Natalie was so giving with her time and energy. She leads with heart and so much knowledge and expertise. She chose such rich, diverse essays for us to read. I really appreciated the class and I felt that it met each student just where they were."

Student, Hugo House, March 2024

"Natalie offered great feedback, was welcoming and gave us a lot of confidence in us as writers."

Student, Hugo house, August 2023

"Natalie did an excellent job giving us all a soft and gentle introduction to our writing processes. She facilitated excellent discussions on a wide diversity of essay types and authors, giving us insight onto a whole spectrum of possible avenues to take our craft."