I help fledgling & intermediate creative writers spot the critiquable "don'ts" that a standard proofreading bypasses.
With a valedictory education in Theater, Speech, and the English Language Arts alongside decades of creative discourses centering on the written word, I've developed an all-consuming, avocational parallel life that is equal parts writers groups, style guides, old dictionary collections, and jedi wordcraft. I fancy myself the confidante you want when you might be struggling to get your work over the many uncomfortable obstacles between, "I've always wanted to try my hand at writing," and, "What do they mean, a 6th rewrite?" Think of me as your wordsmithing memory, a fully human one-stop-shop for all the literary nuances, writing etiquette, pitfalls, and composition tactics you may have forgotten along your journey.
Here's your litmus test. If you seek spelling and grammar basics, your PC can help. But if you find yourself oddly baffled at the mention of the 1000+ items that belong on a list with em dashes, time-frame agreement, and modifying indefinite pronouns; you might need me.
Book a private video call as an initial consultation to review the needs, challenges, and obstacles related to your chosen form (essay, short story, novella, poetry, etc.) Be prepared to discuss your work from an outsider's perspective. We'll assess a potential fit of my conversationally informative style to your creative technique.