Work with Brenda Miller

I approach your writing with great respect, listening deeply to find what is most needed in the moment. We can work together on individual essays or book manuscripts, or I can serve as a guide to help you generate new work. I’m also happy to set up customized workshops for your writing group.

$500: for an essay of up to 5000 words. This rate includes both big-picture and line edits (via Track Changes), a letter summarizing my thoughts and suggestions, and a follow-up conversation on the phone or over zoom.

$300: for an essay of up to 5000 words. This rate does not provide extensive written comments or line edits, but it includes a conversation to go over my thoughts and suggestions.

Each consultation includes one follow-up email/question within a month.

Additional follow-ups cost $100 per hour, including review of revisions.

Whether you’re developing personal essays, exploring the hermit crab form, or finding your voice in creative nonfiction, I offer one-on-one coaching to support your writing at every stage. In our monthly sessions, we’ll work together on craft, structure, and revision—identifying what your essays are really about and how to get them there. We can also do generative work together, using prompts and exercises to spark new material and discover unexpected directions for your projects. I bring decades of experience as a writer, editor, and teacher to our conversations, but the work is yours: I’m here to ask the questions that open doors and to help you trust what you’re discovering on the page.

Coaching packages start at $800/month and include monthly sessions, written feedback on new work, and email support between meetings. If you’re ready to commit to your writing practice with a dedicated guide, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact me to discuss other coaching or workshop arrangements: info@brendamillerwriter.com

Payment accepted via Venmo, check, or direct bank transfer.