Writing is a solitary activity undertaken in the company of readers. An editor-coach, a writing group, or a workshop helps the writer shape that reader and the conversation. I taught history writing in Harvard College and at the Harvard Extension School for ten years, and worked with grant applicants on shaping their narratives for another ten. Testimonials. Explore my teaching experience using the tags in the sidebar
Writing coach/editor
With constructive engagement, I will both give it to you straight and help you open up possibilities. I will coach you in your non- or not-so-fictional projects: personal writing and memoir, writing about nature, history, family history, grant proposals, effective letter writing, other project-related writing. I can help you with the structure of and approach to a project. Or simply set deadlines. In the end, most of us need someone to push us a little further. Testimonials
Workshops and groups in writing, history, and photography
We learn from collaborating on projects and from formulating a constructive response to the work of others. I offer goal-oriented writing groups and give writing, photography, and history workshops including creative nonfiction, everyday writing, and becoming familiar with your camera. Hosting a group or workshop for your organization is a great friend-or fundraiser. In telling a story with family photographs, for instance. I also schedule my own. Pre-scheduled workshops have published fees. Some are free. Other than those, send me an email or contact form telling me what you're interested in doing. Explore the workshops