College Essay Coaching

Professor Shaw, Essay Coach

I'm a retired Engish professor helping college students brainstorm, plan, and draft successful essays across the curriculum from freshman through graduate levels.

College student writing at desk

From blank page to bold essays

A simple, supportive process designed to bring out your best writing

01

Share your draft

We start where you are -- with  your essay prompt,  any drafts you have, or a graded paper you want to revise.

02

Get expert feedback

We work together in a live session to strengthen your voice, sharpen your paper, and make every word count.

03

Submit with confidence

You walk away with a polished essay that sounds like you — and a clear sense of why it works.

How I can help

Choose the support that fits where you are in the process.

One-on-One Tutoring Sessions

Live 50-minute sessions where we brainstorm, draft, and revise together. I'll ask the right questions to prompt appropriate responses, then help you shape it into  a successful paper ready for submission.

  • 50-minute live session
  • Personalized feedback
  • Unlimited revisions during session
Starting at $100 a session,  discount bundle available

Essay Review

Already have a draft? I'll give you detailed written feedback on structure, voice, and impact — with specific suggestions you can act on immediately. $75

  • Detailed written feedback
  • Detailed suggestions for revision
  • Turnaround within 48 hours
  • One follow-up revision included
Starting at 75/essay

Need grammar help?

Don't let weak grammar ruin a good essay.  Grammar tutoring is available. $50 per session.

Send  your inquiry.

Book early,  especially around mid-term and final exam weeks.

College student receiving one-on-one writing support
One-on-one grammar support for clearer, more confident writing.