“The ability of writers to imagine what is not the self,
to familiarize the strange and mystify the familiar, is the test of their power.”

– Toni Morrison

Writing Mentoring

Candle & Quill invites you to experience the joys and possibilities of written expression through a bespoke program tailored to your specific desires, goals, and schedule:

Individualized sessions or small-group classes

In person, remote, or hybrid

All ages–middle school, high school, college, graduate school, adult 

All ranges of experience–amateurs, students, professionals

All stages of writing–ideation, drafting, revision, editing, proofing

Academic Writing

Expository writing, analytical essays, literary reviews, research papers, theses, dissertations, scholarly articles, book manuscripts

Leverage the power of persuasive rhetoric in well-organized, well-articulated scholarly work:

Construct an effective introduction: enticing hook, rigorous setup, reliable road map, sophisticated thesis, irresistible statement of significance

Compose substantive, orderly body paragraphs: forceful topic sentences; original claims of interpretation; effectual selection, integration, and analysis of supporting evidence

Master mechanics of clean communication: grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization

Hone tight, vigorous prose: vivid diction, lively pacing, smooth syntax 

Close with a clear, concise, complex conclusion

Personal Narrative

Essays, orations, memoirs, mediations, reveries

In an age where artificial intelligence threatens that which makes writing special, immerse yourself in the intimately and authentically human endeavor of personal narrative: 

Execute exceptional essays for the Common Application

Weave memorable speeches and public presentations

Generate distinctive original work inspired by model essayists from across time and around the globe

Creative Writing

Short or long form, fiction or nonfiction, experimental

Fire your imagination and hone your craft through custom-designed courses:

Experiment in response to personalized writing prompts

Birth characters and build worlds through targeted writing activities

Develop short-form or long-form work through nuanced lessons on narrative structure

Establish a writing routine aided by scheduled C&Q check-ins

Master time-honored guidelines for riveting narrative

…and learn to break rules to create striking, original work!

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