Writing Services

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.  Call to discuss your project, concerns, goals, and budget.

Writing Coach 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.  Call to discuss how I can help you with your needs.


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.  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.  Call to discuss your business needs and how I can help you with your publication.

Call Tricia to ask for details and to set up an appointment 860-612-0041.