Informed by my own educational history, and through my work experiences as a graduate English instructor and a grade 4-12 writing instructor, I am confident every student—regardless of abilities or interests—can find application, outlet, and/or appreciation for writing.
While I “taught” writing to my grade school friends or as a camp counselor, I began working as a writing instructor in a post-COVID-19 education system. First as a part-time instructor for middle and high school students in Northern Colorado, and later as an English instructor for the University of Washington’s English Department and Youth & Teens Program.
I’ve seen firsthand over the years how the transition out of remote school and the distraction of technology impacted students’ ability to focus, retain, and apply their academic interests. This can certainly make writing long-form, detail-oriented, and accurate essays for school assignments or college applications overwhelming.
Here’s how I can help:
Personalized Writing Coaching
I can help anyone of any age, major, occupation (or lack of occupation), and/or learning ability improve their confidence in writing.
I can provide feedback or coaching in many writing genres…
- Creative Writing: Memoirs, Poetry, Fiction, and Multimodal Mediums
- Professional Writing: Cover letters, blogging (for businesses), emails, resumes, and other forms of written communications
- Personal Writing: Interpret this as you will.
All writing shared would be completely confidential—it would not be shared or discussed with anyone without your permission.
Working together would mean your writing process with me will involve:
- Support with the research process — Researching for papers, researching jobs and roles to write cover letters, researching to write a scene, etc.
- Personalized written feedback — My written feedback, personalized for your goals and purposes, delivered in a timely fashion.
- 1-1 conferences — We can review comments on my feedback, questions, and concerns you may have, or walk through the writing process together. Conferences can be planned as needed (weekly, monthly, occasionally) and are likely to take place over Google Meet.
- Suggestions for publications — I can recommend literary, academic, or topic-specific magazines to submit your work to, and provide support through the submission process.
- Other routines, practices, or collaboration styles at your suggestion — in other words: I’d like to try any method or step to make the writing process fun, productive, and special for you.
- Examples of these suggestions include:
- Creating a “reading list”
- Scheduling writing prompts/exercises
- Learning a new craft (such as new poetic forms)
- Examples of these suggestions include:
Rates: $30 – $50/hour, or sliding scale
Grade School Writing Tutor
Open to elementary, middle, and high school students who need…
- Homework support: Writing responses on homework assignments, and help with reading comprehension, help with researching
- Writing assistance for extracurricular projects: Assistance with drafting projects for extracurricular activities.
- Examples of these “projects” include:
- Science Fair presentations
- Slideshow presentations
- Drafting letters for clubs, organizations, etc.
- Preparing speeches for clubs, organizations, etc.
- Examples of these “projects” include:
- Personal Writing: We can tailor your support to meet any need, whether you need help with essays for applications or you want to strengthen your writing skills.
All writing shared would be completely confidential—it would not be shared or discussed with anyone without your permission.
Working together would involve:
- Planning attainable goals — Whether you or your child is interested in becoming a full-time writer, an English major, or just trying to get through school, I can help you plan attainable writing goals within a clear timeline.
- Personalized Written Feedback — My written feedback, personalized for your goals and purposes, is delivered in a timely fashion. Feedback would contain applicable craft-related advice for future writing needs, such as grammar, organization, and style.
- 1-1 Conferences — We can review comments on my feedback, questions, and concerns you may have, or walk through the writing process together. Conferences can be planned as needed (weekly, monthly, occasionally) and are likely to take place over Google Meet.
Rates: $30 – $50/hour, or sliding scale
College Admissions Essay Consulting
After many years in university as an undergraduate & graduate student, I understand how stressful it may be for prospective college students to try writing college admissions essays.
I can offer holistic coaching for students* wanting anyone from a fresh set of eyes on their drafts to short/long-term writing support.
My College Admissions Essay Consulting can provide:
- Personalized feedback on already written essay drafts
- Choosing the best college essay prompts
- Support with planning essay drafts
- Advice for future writing purposes
Consultation would include personalized feedback on multiple drafts and 1-1 conferences to review ideas. These 1-1 conferences are most likely to take place remotely via Google Meets, however, I can also meet Seattle residents at a public library at an agreed upon time.
*Open to students of all ages—adults returning to school are definitely welcome to inquire about a consultation.
Rate: $40-60/hour, or sliding scale.
Lillian Morton 