You don’t need them. Once you accept that, then you may have them back.

I edit humor pieces and essays. And I consult on bigger writing projects and careers.

Former students receive my discount rate. Everyone else will be charged on a sliding scale 
based on astrological sign.

I have taught and can teach private workshops 
for your company or bachelorette party.

I am a Virgo.

You know how therapists need therapists? Freelance editors need freelance editors, and mine is Say Madges. I trusted Say with my book; need I write more?

Sarah Garfinkel also edits me. Sarah’s my former student, so she knows everything I know about editing (and more because she teaches at Harvard—the Stanford of outside Boston). She edits/teaches humor/essays/opinion/personal statements/dating profiles.

Ginny Hogan, a genius and a professional, will give you notes on and add jokes to your humor/satire pieces, your essays, and more. Slide into her Venmo.

Sommer Browning is a poet who writes everything. Hire her to edit your novel, consult on your poetry manuscript, tweak your artist statement, review your grant, and give you feedback on a speech. To quote Sommer, “Moderate fees!” Email her at waverlysands at gmail dot com.

If you're working on a memoir, nonfiction book, personal essay, or reported feature, meet Tracy Clark-Flory. She nicely offers coaching, manuscript reviews, and book proposal consultations. She has over 19 years of experience as an author, essayist, and a journalist covering sex, feminism, and pop culture. Email her right this second at tracyquen [at] gmail [dot] com.