Urgent Care for your Writing Needs
As an experienced writing interventionist, I am well versed in the pitfalls that assail both novice and experienced writers seeking to find their voice. Since 2004, I have successfully helped clients of all ages and professions stand out on paper. I guide clients through each stage of the writing process to clarify their expression by addressing specific writing challenges and tailoring hands-on constructive feedback.
Find the perfect phrase to do justice to your ideas. I provide clients with the necessary support for sculpting their ideas into language capable of persuading diverse audiences.
Whether building your brand or launching your next project, I bring a wealth of experience in crafting a message for maximum impact.
• Website content • Proposals
• Grantwriting
• Reports
• Performance Reviews (PERFs) and Performance Assessments
• Blog posts
• Press Releases
• Brochures
• Direct Emails
• Promotional Materials
Regardless of the field, I am able to help clients identify the unnecessary so the necessary may speak.
I provide ongoing clients with the one-on-one support necessary for independently navigating the writing process. Through individualized writing coaching, clients develop a roadmap for articulating their ideas and engaging their readers.
Clients learn how to analyze a topic, identify key ideas, construct a persuasive structure, and draw insightful conclusions. These pre-writing organizational skills empower clients to draft compelling content, execute seamless transitions, and revise for ambiguity.
“I came to Dan for help with writing my personal statement for graduate school. From the initial consultation, I was drawn to his approach. We began by taking a deep dive look into all the ways we could connect my life experiences to the prompt. From there, we identified the best angle and began writing. Throughout the writing process, Dan did an excellent job in help guide the essay in a cohesive manner. Upon completion, I was truly amazed by the essay we had written. In addition to having an excellent personal statement, I also found myself becoming a better writer, learning how to approach a writing task and tell the best story I can.
With the help from Dan, I was accepted into an Ivy League master's program and I have no doubt that the personal statement was a large part of my admission.”
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Dan. Through working with him, I was able to create a personal statement that articulately and flawlessly communicated my story to admission counsels enabling me to gain admittance into the top MBA programs of my choice. If you are pursuing higher education or plan on advancing in your career and need assistance perfecting your cover letter, resume, and or personal statement, I highly recommend you use Dan. You will not be disappointed.”
“Writing hasn’t been my specialty by any stretch and I was having some trouble with my PA school essay. Knowing that the essay can make or break your application, and after scrapping over a dozen drafts, I figured it was time to reach out for some insight. That was, hands down, absolutely the best decision I made. I can’t say enough good things about my experience working with Dan. PA apps are stressful as is, but there was nothing stressful about the essay writing process after reaching out. Dan has a way of calmly talking you through the essay and asking questions that seemed to illicit several “aha moments” along the way. On several occasions, I specifically remember thinking to myself “that’s good” or “whoa, I never thought of it like that“. He’s a genuinely good guy that takes the time to get to know you and your background to help you present the best version of yourself through your essay. My previous drafts were quite generic and I hated them. I feel like Dan was able to help me elevate my application and allow it to stand out against all others. Working with Dan was pain free to the point he made me look forward to the essay portion I had been dreading for so long. If you’re having trouble getting started, you have a draft ready, or you’re anywhere else along the road and thinking about getting some guidance.. Do it! Don’t think about it, just reach out. You won’t regret it. Dan is a great guy, a tremendous coach, and a true lifesaver!”
“Dan was a fantastic help on my grad school essays. He helped me sift through my experiences and pick out the key ideas to write about. He pushed me to look inwards and kept digging until we found what we were looking for. When I had an idea, Dan always heard me out and encouraged me to develop it.
Working with Dan was a collaborative process. He didn’t just review my essays, give feedback and send me on my way. We workshopped everything together—themes, sentences, specific words—until the essays were perfect.
Dan is also extremely accommodating with scheduling, finding a time to meet even if it ends up being in the evening or on the weekend. I changed times on him far too often, and he was still always ready to go for our call. Sometimes we’d lose track of time because we were so focused on the essay in front of us. That’s what you want from an essay coach.
If you’re looking for someone to help on college or grad school essays, you want to work with Dan. Your essays will be great, but you’ll also just come out of the experience as a better writer.”
“I couldn’t be more grateful for Dan’s help during the essay writing process of my college admissions applications. Initially, I was worried about seeking help on my essays. I was concerned that a writing coach would attempt to write the essay on their own, completely ignoring my voice as the applicant. I wanted someone to accompany me on the process rather than taking over. Dan eased my fears by helping me gain insight on my experiences and by helping me realize the potential behind them. He dedicated time to fully understand me as a person and as a student, and then we worked together on deciding which topics and prompts to use for my essays. Dan made sure to always allow me to bring my ideas to the table and to take the reins as the crafter of my own narrative. As I found my voice, Dan guided me by helping me to focus on my ideas to share my story. He helped me to see my potential and motivated my love for writing. Thanks to him, I am able to feel more comfortable in my narrations and I feel confident about my applications.
Dan was extremely dedicated through this process and took extra time when I had concerns about the essay. He truly cared about my candidacy and about my circumstances. I’m forever thankful for his help!”
“In January 2022, I graduated, with honors, from an accelerated nursing program with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Without a doubt, Dan's guidance during the application process made this accomplishment possible. I sought his help during the summer of 2020 when I realized just how dry and underwhelming my personal statement was. Much like a therapist, Dan helped me navigate memories and analyze experiences. I explored parts of my history that were new to me and discovered a voice that truly demonstrated my personality as well as my past. He is 100% worth his weight in platinum and gold.”
“In January 2022, I graduated, with honors, from an accelerated nursing program with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Without a doubt, Dan's guidance during the application process made this accomplishment possible. I sought his help during the summer of 2020 when I realized just how dry and underwhelming my personal statement was. Much like a therapist, Dan helped me navigate memories and analyze experiences. I explored parts of my history that were new to me and discovered a voice that truly demonstrated my personality as well as my past. He is 100% worth his weight in platinum and gold.”