Liza Wyles
The Writing Coach
MY SERVICES
Who I am
I am a writer and editor with digital and print bylines in such publications as The NY Times, Self magazine, Bustle, and Reductress. As a writing coach, I am proud to have worked with clients to get accepted and receive merit scholarships at such schools as Lehigh, Rice, SUNY Binghamton (Scholars program), U Wisconsin @ Madison, and George Washington University.I coach students through the Common App essay process, and any supplemental writing pieces specific schools require. I also help grad school applicants with personal statements and any written portfolio work. It feels daunting but it doesn't have to be!
"Liza's feedback was instrumental to my writing journey and supported me through college admissions. Liza would spend time helping me edit my pieces and explore new genres of writing. These experiences have shaped who I am as a writer and have proven invaluable through college and beyond."
-- Ridhi, Rice University student
How I Work With You
Brainstorming essay and written response topics
Building timelines towards completion and submission
Guiding draft execution, from first through final, with a bespoke approach that takes into consideration your work/learning style
Providing constructive feedback in a supportive setting to achieve unique, polished writing in your authentic voice
Identifyng if an artificial intelligence tool is useful in this process
1:1 virtual working meetings
"Liza's feedback was not only informative and helpful for my grad school applications -- it completely transformed the way I approached academic and professional writing. Liza took the time to understand my goals as a student and writer, which was reflected in the quality of her coaching. I highly recommend Liza as a writing coach for anyone seeking helpful, timely feedback from a very kind and open person!"
-Alexandra, Girls Write Now Mentee and MFA applicant
MY STYLE
How I Help Writers
I have a specific niche in the higher education application process where I excel: shaping compelling stories in the first person. My experience as a creative executive in Big Media (Disney, AMC, A&E), a copywriter for distinguished brands (Delta, Mars, GoldieBlox), and a published essayist (The NY Times, Bustle, Self) positions me uniquely well to coach clients applying to college and grad school. My specialty is working with teens and early careerists, as I have served for many years as a writing mentor of young people at non-profits such as Girls Write Now, the Children’s Media Association, and the Hollywood Radio & TV Society, coaching mentees through creative, personal essay, and academic writing projects.
| YOUR PROBLEM | MY SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Deciding on topics that showcase your character strengths and fit in responses to essay prompts | Brainstorm real-life events and plot their impact, even if they weren’t high stakes incidents |
| Crafting a compelling, authentic narrative to make you stand out | Break down the writing process into steps to inspire confidence and meet deadlines easily |
| Perfectionism. Pressure. Procrastination. Every writer suffers from these! | Provide feedback that not only serves one particular piece of writing, but builds on the foundation to more skillfully write college papers, develop mastery of real-world communication, and foster a healthy mindset from which to approach future writing |
"[I was a] Girls Write Now mentee who needed assistance with her college application essay. Liza took time to meticulously edit my piece. She was a big help in refining my essay! She is encouraging and great at what she does.”
-Tracy, Nursing School applicant
MY value
Packages & Pricing
I offer flexible options to meet your specific goals, abilities, and availability. Not gonna lie: this is work. But start by showing up and we'll make it happen!
QUICK FIX: 1-hour live coaching session to brainstorm ideas or work through a sticky point (or a combo of these) $150 USD
EDITRIX: Three (3) 1-hour live sessions to brainstorm, map out beats, and guide revisions. This would require you to work asynchronously between live sessions and book them to align with key points where you'd like my guidance $400 USD
FULL MIX: Five (5) 1-hour live sessions PLUS two rounds of asynchronous editing (up to 1,000 words) of your essay and/or supplemental materials in between sessions $750 USD
Let's talk
Book a Free Consultation
No fee. No commitment. Let's see if I could be a good fit to guide you to your writing goal! Book me below or email with any questions.