“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.”
~ W. Somerset Maugham
I work with writers of all stripes—amateur and professional, forward-moving and flailing, native-speaking and multilingual, creative and technical, fiction and non-.
Whether one-to-one, in small groups, or in workshops, whether once a week, once a month, or once a year, I have over 25 years’ experience coaching, coaxing, championing, cajoling, commiserating, critiquing, and copyediting.
I help writers:
- Shape memories into memoirs
- Stretch short stories into collections
- Wrangle novels
- Tighten essays
- Enliven websites
- Structure articles
- Streamline academic prose
Got words? I’ve got ideas!
Testimonials
Constance Hale, author of Sin and Syntax and Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch
Writing
"I can't recommend Kate highly enough to writers who want a sharp eye and a sensitive ear." read more
Paul Kircher, Assistant Dean of Students, Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
Writing
"A creative and compassionate educator…she brought passion and integrity to her work." read more
Sara Loyster, novel-in-progress
Writing
"She is brilliant when it comes to elements of craft...I am undyingly grateful."read more
Taryn Thomas, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor in Private Practice
Writing
"She is warm, kind and encouraging, and smart as a whip!”read more
Freeman Ng, author of Who Am I?
Writing
"I'm not sure I ever want to write a book again without Kate looking over my shoulder." read more