S.W.
I really appreciated Sydney’s honest, constructive feedback, her attention to detail, and her incredible diligence and quick responses. Whether I was taking ten minutes to try a new idea or changing an entire essay, she was always in my corner outside of our sessions. In the end, my essays were both authentic to myself and incredibly fine-tuned. With Sydney’s help, I was able to get into my dream Ivy League institution.
S.V.
After reading my memoir, Rachel helped me restructure the whole manuscript — AND gave me detailed line edits. I spent two days in an expensive writing workshop, where I heard there was something “off” about my structure, but had no clear path forward. Rachel helped me find that path. I just completed an MFA where I received excellent feedback on my writing, but Rachel’s feedback was even more valuable.
P.P.
I feel so fortunate to have found Sydney to help my son craft his college applications. Sydney worked with him on a personal statement as well as supplements for several schools. With her guidance, nurturing support, and constructive feedback, my son was able to write essays he was proud of. By working with her, he became a more introspective writer while also gaining admission to his top choice school! Thank you, Sydney!
A.T.
There are really no words for how grateful we are to Sydney for helping us with our wedding vows. She helped us refine and finesse our original drafts into their final products. They felt very true to our voices and personalities. Having her feedback gave us the extra boost of confidence to read them aloud to our guests.
H.L.
Rachel has been editing my writing for several years, and it's because of her instruction that some of my best work has been published, both in print and online. The time, effort, and care she takes with each piece is clear in the depth of her feedback and guidance, and her editing style is thorough and concise. She is one of the few writers and teachers that I trust to give thoughtful and honest feedback on my work.
G.C.
Sydney’s edits were always spot on and she has a gift for organizing a student’s thoughts into articulate essays. She found a great balance of steering me toward the right ideas without taking control. When we first met, I had lots of work to do and little time to do it. Without Sydney and her plan of action, I may not have finished the essays for every school, and the schools I did finish would not have been as well-written.
P.R.
Sydney helped my son with the essay writing process so he could apply early decision to his top choice school. She was patient and insightful as he brainstormed topics for his essays. She gave him thoughtful advice about the content and approach to each essay. He truly valued all of her input. She was a tremendous help and a pleasure to work with!