Whether you feel called to express yourself, need to write for a specific purpose, view writing as a centering practice, or desire professional feedback or guidance, I am happy to support your journey. I currently offer remote sessions via Google Meet, Zoom, or phone. If the options below are not exactly what you seek, please describe your needs via my contact form or a brief introductory call.

Depending on your needs, coaching sessions may involve generative exercises, reflection, feedback and revision, professional support, and/or a discussion of next steps. If you wish, sessions can integrate mindfulness practices, visual art, movement, and/or visualizations–or focus only on the writing.

Some popular options…

Generative or Exploratory Writing Sessions

For those who benefit from guided writing sessions in a nonjudgmental container. Sessions are designed to meet the needs and interests of each unique writer.

Coaching for Experienced/Professional Writers

You identify as an advanced or proficient writer or literary artist and seek support in refining a project, jump starting your writing after a pause, or exploring next steps. You may be trying to bridge the gap between an academic program and professional pursuits. You seek constructive feedback and/or encouragement.

Writing to Heal

Experience writing as a tool for processing life transitions or for healing; to express your unique experiences and perspectives; and to channel challenging emotions.

*If you (or your child) need frequent support for a period of time, either due to crisis or a project deadline, I sometimes have space for daily sessions at a reduced rate.

*Please note that while I have experience working with youth and adults in crisis, I am not a licensed therapist and cannot offer clinical guidance or advice.

My Background:

I have taught and coached adults and youth at all stages of the writing process. I offer targeted coaching and mentoring that aims to be supportive, encouraging, and constructive.

I have an MFA from Mills College, a BA in English from Carleton College, and a California teaching credential. I have years of experience teaching writing in a variety of contexts, from schools and colleges to community settings. I currently teach part time for Bay Area Writing Project at UC Berkeley, The Loft Literary Center, and occasionally other organizations.

Creative Writing Genres

Poetry and Novels in Verse (group class offered at The Loft starting January)

Prose: fiction, creative nonfiction

Speculative: magical realism, low fantasy, soft science fiction, time travel, space opera, romantasy, historical

Contemporary: mixed cultural experiences, romcoms, family drama, literary, epistolary

Middle Grade and Young Adult

Mixed genre, experimental

Diverse content and underrepresented voices

*I’m not a good fit for engaging with horror (unless it’s light/humorous and geared toward young readers), graphic or gratuitous violence/gore, or deliberately disturbing work.

Analytical Writing Support

Essays

Applications

Book proposals

Miscellaneous

Journaling

Emails

Writing to process struggles, life transitions, complex and intersectional experiences