Writing help for all your high-stakes goals.

Personal Essay Coaching

Writing about yourself can be surprisingly difficult. From artist statements to individual grants, let my expertise bring confidence to your high-stakes essays.

Creative Writing Coaching

Fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and everything in between. My writer-centered philosophy combines the emotional and the logical to drive your work forward.

Education Coaching

High school to college, career to university, or even undergraduate to graduate, I offer services to help you research, plan, and achieve your next big educational goals.

Take the first step towards empowering writing help by filling out the New Client Form.

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My statement still feels like something I've written, but it represents me so much more clearly and positively than it did. I can't recommend this service highly enough.

Eleanor Poetry MFA applicant, Melbourne, Australia

Beyond just critiquing the mechanics of my essay, Jackie pushed me to examine and state my objectives more clearly. As someone who knows how an admissions department works, she was able to offer very specific feedback. Jackie also communicated clearly about her timeline and gave her feedback very quickly, which I appreciated very much!

Rebekah MFA Applicant 2017

I had almost resigned myself to that merely "decent" statement when I decided to reach out to Jackie. The in-depth feedback and edits I received reinvigorated an application process that can be so daunting and draining.

Shannon Fiction MFA applicant

With Jackie's help, I was able to create a project proposal that earned me funding for my summer.

Graduate Student

Workshops & Speaking

I am available for workshops and guest lectures on higher education, high-stakes writing, and the intersection of creative and academic issues. Whether you are looking for a one-time talk or a long-term workshop, I can create an ideal event to fit your needs.

"Her material and guidance was fantastic. In fact, some of the best insight I have learned all year. Her presentation revealed key strategies for discovering your core values as a writer and using them to effectively engage and motivate people."

Jonathan Howdeshell Program Director and Business Counselor, Wyoming Women’s Business Center

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