“Chelsea handles my work with the utmost care and refined skill. Her keen eye for edits is matched only by her ability to highlight the essence of what I am trying to achieve in my writing. Her turnaround time is reliable and consistent, which is such a help when I am bumping up against deadlines. I am a relatively new writer, so hiring an editor like Chelsea felt intimidating at first, but I have felt nothing but safe and supported in her hands.”
“Chelsea transformed my way of thinking about my writing project, and helped me to see a bright light at the end of the tunnel. She is incredibly thoughtful and respectful, and discussed my work with insight and curiosity that made the hard work of writing feel fresh and exciting again.”
“Chelsea has been coaching me on an ambitious writing project over the past year, and her advice and counsel have been invaluable. I am a retired academic seeking to write for a general audience, and I would not be able to bridge that divide without her help. As both a professional journalist and a published author, Chelsea possesses a unique combination of sharp editorial focus and supportive big-picture guidance that is rare among writing coaches. In our meetings, her keen questioning frequently generates new lines of thinking for me, making them highly productive. She brings just the right balance of support and firmness to the coaching relationship, encouraging me while also holding me accountable. On the page, her skill as an editor is amazing. She can take a leggy, overgrown draft of mine and point directly to the areas that show promise, as well as those that need pruning.
Chelsea is highly professional, deeply committed, and a joy to work with. I feel so lucky to have her as a coach.”
Strewn Wonder Creative Director Chelsea Conaboy offers one-one-one coaching and comprehensive manuscript editing to writers at all levels of experience. She specializes in nonfiction with strong reported and narrative elements. She has worked with published authors in need of accountability and a sounding board, researchers looking to translate academic writing for a general audience, and new writers who are full-to-bursting with ideas but struggle to get them out and on the page.
Chelsea offers coaching on an hourly basis to tailor her services to the project and to the specific writer’s needs. To inquire about rates and availability, send a note below with a few details about yourself and what you’re working on.