In all my life I have never been free. I have never been able to do anything with freedom, except in the field of my writing.
-Langston Hughes
-Langston Hughes
Coaching
Do you have a book idea but don't know where to start?
I understand how overwhelming it can be to write a book, and I also understand how lonely the writing process can be. For writers of short stories, fiction, memoir, and non-fiction, I offer coaching services to support you from idea to polished draft. Writing a book can be a challenging adventure, and having a friend with you can make all the difference.
I understand how overwhelming it can be to write a book, and I also understand how lonely the writing process can be. For writers of short stories, fiction, memoir, and non-fiction, I offer coaching services to support you from idea to polished draft. Writing a book can be a challenging adventure, and having a friend with you can make all the difference.
Editing
Are you working on a longer piece like a novella, novel, or non-fiction book?
As writers tackle book-length projects, a lot of questions come up. How well is the piece working? Do the ideas flow well? How will a reader react to the characters, plot, or ideas presented? Does the piece make sense and does it make an impact? A developmental editor evaluates the big picture of a piece and helps to sort it out. I help writers keep their projects on track by evaluating the progression, content, flow, tone, and organization.
As writers tackle book-length projects, a lot of questions come up. How well is the piece working? Do the ideas flow well? How will a reader react to the characters, plot, or ideas presented? Does the piece make sense and does it make an impact? A developmental editor evaluates the big picture of a piece and helps to sort it out. I help writers keep their projects on track by evaluating the progression, content, flow, tone, and organization.
Copywriting
Do you need a writer to jump in and get your ideas on paper for you?
I help businesses, non-profits, researchers, and fellow writers get the final writing product. If you need: blogging, content writing, copywriting, white papers, ghostwriting, editing, or researching, reach out. I can help bring your ideas to life.
I help businesses, non-profits, researchers, and fellow writers get the final writing product. If you need: blogging, content writing, copywriting, white papers, ghostwriting, editing, or researching, reach out. I can help bring your ideas to life.
What is it like to work with me?
Having taught for over 20 years, I know what it is like to work with people who need help. I strive to make my clients feel comfortable and engaged in the writing process, because my main purpose is to build you up so that you can be successful. If you were to talk to my colleagues, class participants, and clients, I think you would hear common themes about my work: professional, effective, and thoughtful.
Patricia Martin was a dream come true and I will continue to work with her on all my writing projects. I worked with Patricia on a large, very technical writing project in the legal field. Patricia was amazing to work with and the writing she produced for me was always of the highest quality. Her professionalism, organization, and timely completion of work made our work experience comfortable and seamless. Thank you.
-Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, PhD, Embraced Wisdom Resource Group
Patty is an AMAZING writer and coach! I just love her. She had so many ideas on how to write "the future". I couldn't have done it without her. ~Caroyln
Can Patty come home and live with me? Hee hee. She's awesome! ~Monica
Her help with my memoir brought my family together. We hadn't talked in years, and she helped me write down my personal life stories. I shared them through email and got a phone call in return. My sister and I have been out of touch for almost 30 years, and we're talking again--all because Patricia helped me write my memoir. ~Dawn
Your teaching personality totally put me at ease. I didn't know what to expect and I haven't written in decades, so I was nervous. You made me feel comfortable and eased my nerves. I am jealous of your students who get to learn from you every day. Coming to class was a big commitment for me, but it pushed me out of my comfort zone. I feel like I can write my book now. ~Davis
I am repeatedly impressed with your conversational writing style. It pulled me right into the book and made me want to keep reading. Your ability to bring complex ideas to life while sharing both depth and breadth of content is masterful. ~Madison
Patricia Martin was a dream come true and I will continue to work with her on all my writing projects. I worked with Patricia on a large, very technical writing project in the legal field. Patricia was amazing to work with and the writing she produced for me was always of the highest quality. Her professionalism, organization, and timely completion of work made our work experience comfortable and seamless. Thank you.
-Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, PhD, Embraced Wisdom Resource Group
Patty is an AMAZING writer and coach! I just love her. She had so many ideas on how to write "the future". I couldn't have done it without her. ~Caroyln
Can Patty come home and live with me? Hee hee. She's awesome! ~Monica
Her help with my memoir brought my family together. We hadn't talked in years, and she helped me write down my personal life stories. I shared them through email and got a phone call in return. My sister and I have been out of touch for almost 30 years, and we're talking again--all because Patricia helped me write my memoir. ~Dawn
Your teaching personality totally put me at ease. I didn't know what to expect and I haven't written in decades, so I was nervous. You made me feel comfortable and eased my nerves. I am jealous of your students who get to learn from you every day. Coming to class was a big commitment for me, but it pushed me out of my comfort zone. I feel like I can write my book now. ~Davis
I am repeatedly impressed with your conversational writing style. It pulled me right into the book and made me want to keep reading. Your ability to bring complex ideas to life while sharing both depth and breadth of content is masterful. ~Madison
