in your words
A Four-Week College Essay Bootcamp
Your personal statement, written as only you can.
Whether you’ve chosen your topic or aren’t sure where to start, I can help you figure out what you want to convey to a college admissions team—and how to do it in a clear, compelling way that reflects your unique voice and perspective.
About the workshop
I’m a professional writer and editor who works with writers of all ages and experience levels, both individually and in workshops, on essays, personal statements, and creative projects. My approach demystifies the writing process by sharing practical tools and a few fundamental storytelling principles that can immediately strengthen your work.
Over four Saturday mornings, you’ll develop a distinctive personal statement through creative exercises, group discussions, structured writing, and private feedback. I’ll guide you through the writing process with prompts and regular check-ins, helping you make progress on your essay each week.
With manageable assignments between sessions, my goal is for you to leave with a polished personal statement that reflects your unique voice and perspective.
A Supportive, private writing environment
A Supportive Space
This is a supportive, small-group environment, not a traditional peer-review workshop. You’ll have opportunities to participate and talk about your ideas, but sharing your work is always optional. Students will not be asked to review or critique one another’s essays. Your drafts and feedback will remain private between you and me.
Along with the group sessions, each student will receive two private, 15-minute editorial consultations with me to discuss their ideas, review their progress, and get personalized guidance.
what's included
Four live 90-minute Saturday sessions
Weekly lessons, creative exercises, and guided writing time
Two private 15-minute editorial consultations
Individual written feedback on one essay draft
Manageable writing assignments between sessions
Dates + Registration
Dates: November 14, 21, December 5 + 12 (no class Thanksgiving weekend)
Time: Saturdays, 10–11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Location: Live online via Zoom
Tuition: $350 per student
Enrollment: Limited to five students
PAYMENT + CANCELLATIONS
A $175 deposit reserves your student’s place, with the remaining $175 due November 10. Payment instructions will be provided upon confirmation of enrollment.
Cancel by November 6 for a full refund. For cancellations November 7–10, the deposit is nonrefundable, but any additional tuition paid will be returned. No refunds are available for student cancellations beginning November 11 or for missed classes. If the workshop is canceled by the instructor, all payments will be refunded.
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Interested in joining In Your Words? Please fill out the short form below, and I'll be in touch to answer any questions and discuss enrollment.