In the last few posts on a friend’s blog, she discussed specific writing rules (the serial comma, compound adjectives, etc.). The author is a former colleague of mine and was my go-to answer person when I started in publishing. I’ll admit I’m a word-nerd, but I found her recent columns fascinating.

As a professional editor with 35 years’ experience, I definitely I know more than most when it comes to the nuts and bolts of writing. On the flip side, high school students who are attempting to write their college application essays don’t have that same level of knowledge. That is where I can help.

I can help them showcase their ideas, their style, and their voice. I can help them capture what’s already inside, while offering suggestions that can enhance their essays. And, along the way, I’ll use my expertise in  grammar, style, and punctuation rules.