- Does the fear of writing keep you from discovering your writing potential?
- Have you written an article, story, or book that needs proofing, editing, or polishing?
- Do you need someone to write for you?
- I can give you do-able tips to add to your writing toolbox that will help you get started and see your writing project through to completion.
- I have decades of experience writing, proofing, editing, and re-writing fiction, nonfiction, and creative nonfiction. I paint word pictures with clarity, engaging prose, and personality.
- My passions are writing and teaching.
- My mission is to support your writing needs.
I am a published journalist with a BA in English, with a track in writing and honors, and Graduate Teaching Certification. I have taught English, writing, and theatre arts in public schools and I teach writing workshops and offer professional writing services and coaching in Connecticut. Please call Tricia Stuart — 860-770-2398.
Services Offered
Editing/Proofreading ($35/hour), Re-writing ($60/hour):
Checking grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, accuracy, effectiveness, continuity, interest, clarity, and cohesiveness, while eliminating repetition, and ensuring substance in fiction, nonfiction, journalism, creative nonfiction, essays, letters, and reports. Please call to discuss your project, concerns, goals, and budget.
Writing Coaching for Adults:
$65 per student per hour
In the initial free ½ hour consultation, we will discuss areas where challenges exist. Coaching will then be customized to address the stumbling blocks, and we will work to smooth out uncertainties and difficulties. Learn fun methods to jumpstart the writing process and get into the flow of writing. We will improve writing skills while broadening your comfort zone to discover the joy in writing. People who take my writing workshops and who I coach are impressed that I truly listen, and that I have a calm, nurturing, compassionate approach to teaching and writing. I give focused attention tailored to your specific needs. Please call to discuss how I can help you with your needs.
Tutoring for Middle School and High School Children in Language Arts:
$35 per student per hour
Tutoring your child one-on-one at your local library in English, reading, writing (including essay writing), and comprehension. Attention will be given to the student’s unique challenges and the focus will be on how to overcome fears and obstacles to learning. The student will learn helpful, fun methods to increase skills and achieve mastery in the Language Arts. Please call with your questions and to discuss your child’s needs.
Newsletter Writing, Essays And Feature Articles:
75¢ per word
I have written many newsletters, feature articles, press releases, and essays. Some of the subjects I’ve covered are: Concert violinist Joan Kwuon, the Bonsai and Penjing Museum at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., local political candidates, school board and educational issues, school security, student successes, Veterans’ Day celebration, cancer caregivers, mentorship, firefighting volunteers, bone density studies, The Connecticut Culinary Institute, house blessing by Tibetan Buddhist monks, breast cancer, the benefits of intergenerational relationships, heart disease dangers, medical certification, The First Company Governor’s Horse Guard, study on social embarrassment, psychological counseling, new business press releases, premature infant care, alcoholism, diabetes, physical therapy, Alzheimer’s disease, the American Red Cross, dietitian’s recommendations, the New England Air Museum, Hill-stead Museum, bird watching, insomnia, prenatal tests, Marfan Syndrome, back pain, knee problems, arthritis, holistic health, disease prevention, health care providers, homeopathy, care for colds, smoking cessation, vegetarian and vegan diet, lactose intolerance, and the benefits of the Asian diet. I strive to create positive messages that are interesting and informative. Please call to discuss your business needs and how I can help you with your publication.
Please call Tricia to ask for details and to set up an appointment. If you would like a free presentation given at your organization, please call 860-770-2398.
BOOKMARK THIS PAGE, and add it to your FAVORITES. I have a bi-weekly e-newsletter I would love to send you when you sign up for my e-mail list, and I welcome your questions and comments. Rest assured, your e-mail address will not be sold or given to others. Below, is a snapshot of what can be found on the Writer’s Muse Speaks website, and more will be added, so please check back often.
Articles:
Rebuttal To The Secret
Homeopathy: Compassionate Medicine
Natural Remedies For The Common Cold
Learning To Dance: A Holistic Approach To Living
Memoirs:
For The Money: My Coal Mining Experiences In New Mexico
Reports:
Vegan Answers To Lactose Intolerance
Confessions of An Ex-Smoker
Cookbook:
Buddha’s Sweet Tooth
And the companion report—
Steam Powered Vegan: Steaming Vegetables for Quick & Easy Meals
Short Stories:
The Cow Of Happiness
The Gift
Unconditional Programming
Coming Attractions:
A Sense of Place
I’m originally from New Mexico, but I’ve also lived in California, northern Virginia (in the Greater Washington, D.C. area), and I now live in Connecticut. Each place not only has its unique landscape but also its own culture, pace, and idiosyncrasies. In a series of four articles, I share my experiences in these memoir travelogues.
