If your schedule does not accommodate a workshop or you would prefer to work one-on-one, our coaching is customized to meet your particular needs and goals while offering specific directions for the next best step.
editing & writing coach
Whether you’re looking to improve your creative writing, get another set of eyes on your draft, or just want some extra accountability, our thoughtful critiques and motivating feedback will help you discover how to craft your piece so a reader won’t be able to put it down.
Could this be you?
You have an idea for a book, but have no idea where to begin. Or any time you sit down and try and write your fingers freeze up. What do I have to say and how do I go about saying it?
Or maybe you write a lot but never finish anything. It’s like something is getting in the way and you don’t know what that something is or what to do about it.
Maybe you want to write or join a writing group and you feel a need to be more creative, but between work and family and all your other responsibilities, you can’t quite make the time.
“Writing can be a lonely pursuit, having a coach to guide you when you hit rough patches makes all the difference. I have been struggling with my latest book but Melissa Fraterrigo helped remind me what I am writing about and how to refocus the narrative. I highly recommend reaching out to her if you also need a bit of help, which, let’s face it, all of us do at some point. ”
WHAT IF you had your own personal coach that could provide a customized experience to guide you through your creative challenges, offer a fresh perspective that details how to break your project into manageable chunks, and teaches you strategies you can use for the long haul?
“ I can’t begin to describe how invigorated I’ve felt after our first workshop. Your feedback is incredibly thought-provoking and it’s helping me immensely. Even though I could tell that you work hard to develop a positive atmosphere, I had no idea what to expect. Thank you again for giving me so much to think about! I am thrilled to begin this journey with you.
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“Thank you again for ALWAYS bringing suggestions to me regarding my work. I know you hear my muffled voice underneath the weight of what I carry:)
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Even the best writers need readers. Whether you’re looking to improve your craft, get another set of eyes on your draft, or just want some extra accountability, we can help you tackle large-scale revisions and fine-tune your sentences, while helping you break through creative challenges.
Editing for stories, essays, novel and memoir chapters from 3,500-6,000 words
Our packages were created so that we can provide you with the thoughtful consideration and critique your work demands, while also offering the individual attention and feedback that students have come to expect from the Lafayette Writers’ Studio.
How it works:
Once you submit payment, we will contact you within 2 business days to consult with you via email about your project. Once you send your manuscript to us, we will have comments and feedback to you within 7 business days.
Each of our editorial services include comprehensive line edits, margin comments, and an editorial letter. A 20-minute follow up over phone or video is optional and is not included in this package.
This package includes feedback on work from 3,500-6,000 words, which is the same as 24 pages, double-spaced, with one-inch margins in Times New Roman or a comparable 12 pt. font of your story. Additional pages are $2.50.