Services
“Marianne showed me many ways to improve my work; it was wonderful.”
Interested in collaborating? Let’s talk!
Whether you're seeking to jumpstart or polish your next project, get manuscript feedback and edits, or navigate creative roadblocks, I offer personalized guidance to help you stay on track and achieve your writing goals. My approach is collaborative, inquiry-based rather than prescriptive, and tailored to your needs through specific feedback, actionable strategies, and a supportive space to explore your voice. Let's work together to bring your stories to life with clarity, confidence, and care. Ready to get started? Book a time below for a free 15-minute initial consultation and we can talk through your goals, timeline, and whether I am a good fit for you and your project.
Manuscript Critique
Please email craft@loft.org before signing up to describe your manuscript, your goals, and your timeline.
Open to: Short and Long Prose, Memoir, Nonfiction, Fiction, Essays, Short Stories, Academic Writing, Poetry
Word Limit: Please check on projects more than 50,000 words for timeline and availability.
What You’ll Submit: A Full or Partial Manuscript. You are encouraged to send a short description/vision for your project and your revision goals.
What You’ll Get: A line-edited manuscript, along with an editorial letter. Line edits will focus on grammar, spelling, sentence structure and style, punctuation, flow, and word choice. The editorial letter will outline strengths and areas for improvement, address areas related to theme, content, and formatting, offer specific suggestions for revision strategies, and recommend next steps. This critique also includes a one-hour meeting in person or over the phone to discuss the project, revisions, goals, etc.
Pricing: $50 (base price) + .065 per word
Turnaround: Turnaround is 1-2 weeks depending on length.
Writing Coach
For 1-hour creative writing consultations, we’ll explore the fundamentals of creative writing in the form of your choice through craft elements, mini-lectures, writing exercises, and discussion, with time for Q&A. For 1-hour business/academic writing consultations, we’ll focus on any of the following: strategies for organizing ideas, revision, basic mechanics of grammar and punctuation, audience, editing tools and tips, or memo writing, with time for Q&A.
“Her classes are very accessible. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She offers excellent feedback and stimulates feedback from the other writers in the class. I have kept in touch with many writers from our class.”