Services
Hello! Please read the service descriptions carefully before booking. Payment is due at least 24 hours prior to appointment time. The Windy City Writing Lab is committed to being as inclusive and accessible to writers in need. Every effort is made to offer competitive pricing for all services. However, if you're a parent looking for writing assistance for your child, but you cannot pay the listed amounts, please reach out regarding sliding-scale payment options. There are a limited number of these appointments available per month. 
Video Conferencing Appointments
Starting at $45 for 30-minute sessions, $70 for 50-minute sessions
A flagship of writing-based consultation, these one-on-one appointments offer the most interactive and collaborative type of session. Sessions are writer-led and focused. We work on whatever you feel is most important, whether that means grammar, genre adherence, or extended brainstorming. 30-minute sessions are suitable for short pieces of writing such as a press release, schoolwork of 500 words or less, or resumes. 50-minute sessions are suitable for lengthier pieces of writing such as manuscripts, schoolwork of more than 500 words, or cover letters/personal statements.
Following the appointment you will receive a short summary of the session and any next steps discussed.
Email Appointments
Starting at $60
A more flexible alternative to videoconferencing appointments, this session type is better suited for global feedback, as well as organizational and formatting support. Best for pieces that are 3-pages or 750 words in length max. This is a great option for personal statements or college application essays.
Along with annotated markup, you also receive a short summary narrative describing challenges and successes found in the document.
Ongoing Guidance Appointments
Starting at $195 for a minimum of three sessions (sessions can be a combination of email and one-on-one, whatever works best for writer)
Best suited for expansive writing projects or ongoing workshopping, such as college essays/assignments that require multiple drafts, or cover letters that need to be modified for multiple job applications.
While I stand 100% behind my expertise, skillset, and strategies, I want to acknowledge that reception of written work is subjective. What someone views as good writing, might not be so for someone else. I am an active and invested collaborator on your writing, but I do not write original content for you. The writing we work on is yours and I do not make any guarantee of acceptance into a college, a specific grade, or employment hiring. Before embarking on this journey with me, consider reaching out for a free 10-minute virtual introduction.