Do you need an editor or a writing coach ...
for your next book, blog post, story, script, article, cover letter, term paper, or admissions essay?
The main difference between my work as an editor and a writing coach comes down to how much I’ll focus on your process versus your product.
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Coaching is a more process-based approach—part teaching, part mentoring, often with one or more specific goals in mind. In most cases, coaching is best for writers (of any age) who want to learn, grow, and gain confidence on the page.
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Editing, including developmental editing and line editing, may include elements of coaching, and vice versa. But with editing, my focus shifts more toward helping you hone a sparkling final product or, at times, honing that final product for you, line by line.
You might need a writing coach if ...
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You’re building writing skills, you need homework support, or you’re working on an academic project where your learning matters as much as getting it done.
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You want to develop better writing habits, get past a creative block, or find an accountability partner to help you complete a stubborn project.
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You’re trying to break into a new publication or marketplace, or you want to sharpen your voice, hone your craft, or explore a new idea or genre.
You might need an editor if ...
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You want to strategically frame your professional story in a résumé or cover letter, or promote yourself through a polished social media post or business website.
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You’re looking for developmental editing and big-picture feedback on an academic, creative, or technical writing project, focusing on elements such as structure, thesis, theme, evidence, audience, voice, organization, and point of view.
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You need line edits, copyedits, or proofreading to sharpen the clarity, style, tone, or impact of your words on your audience.
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