What if you actually are a writer?
I’ve known competent, published writers who still say things like, “Oh, I’m not really a writer.” Writers are famously riddled with self-doubt.
If you’re one of them, listen up! Your writing may be clean and correct, but if it’s not connecting with readers, you may not feel seen. That’s when the judgy “I’m not a real writer” inner monologue starts chattering.
But we can fix that.
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Let’s close the gap between “well written” and “I couldn’t stop reading.”

I’m Karen, a writer, editor, and longtime mentor of fellow writers. (Learn more here!) I’ve built an online writing community, worked at Grammarly and Macmillan Publishers, edited Grammar Girl, and helped writers hone their craft.
Helping someone understand their own writing is still my favorite part.
Bring your writing, your questions, and whatever you’re hoping to figure out.
Send me an email and let’s start chatting.
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