Syntax Studio — Essay Coaching
Clearer Thinking.Stronger Writing.
Writing coaching and draft feedback for high school and college students.
Writing Feedback & Coaching
Services
Good writing begins with clear thinking. Through written feedback and coaching sessions, students learn how to sharpen their ideas, organize their arguments, and turn rough drafts into clear, focused essays.*Written Feedback on a Draft — $40
Share a draft through Google Docs and I’ll provide clear written feedback focused on structure, evidence, and clarity.My comments highlight strengths, identify areas for revision, and offer concrete suggestions to help strengthen the essay.Students keep full control of their writing and use the feedback to guide their own revisions.Most drafts receive written feedback within 24–48 hours.*Live Writing Coaching Session — $75
A one-hour Zoom session focused on a student’s draft or writing assignment.We’ll discuss the student’s ideas, identify areas for improvement, and work through strategies for revision.Students leave with clearer direction and practical steps for strengthening their writing.*Draft Feedback + Coaching Session — $115
This option combines written feedback with a live Zoom session.Students first receive detailed comments on their draft, then we meet to discuss the feedback and plan revisions.This approach works especially well for longer essays, research papers, or students who benefit from talking through ideas.*College Application Essay Coaching — $150
College essays are a unique kind of writing. This process focuses on helping students discover and develop a meaningful personal story, then shape it into a clear and authentic essay.This option includes:
guidance in developing essay ideas;
written feedback on drafts;
a live coaching session to discuss revisions.Students may submit revised drafts for additional feedback as the essay develops.
Experience
About
I’ve spent more than two decades teaching high school English and college writing, and during that time I’ve read thousands of student essays.Whether a student is working on a class essay or preparing a college application, the aim is the same—clearer thinking and stronger writing.Sessions are calm, focused, and practical, designed to help students understand how to improve their writing, not just fix a single assignment. The result is not just a finished essay, but a more capable writer.If a student has a draft and isn’t sure where to begin with revision, they’re welcome to reach out.
25+ years teaching high school English; helping students develop clear thinking, strong arguments, and confident writing
35+ years teaching college writing; extensive experience guiding students through academic essays and revision
Practical, supportive coaching; focused sessions that turn rough drafts into organized, persuasive essays
Process
How It Works
Working together is straightforward.1. Send the assignment or draft
Students share the essay prompt, draft, or writing goal.2. Coaching and feedback
We meet for a focused session or I provide written feedback on structure, clarity, and argument (or both). Sessions typically take place over Zoom so we can review drafts together and talk through revisions in real time.3. Clear next steps
Students leave with specific revision strategies and a clearer understanding of how to strengthen their writing.