Storyteller
Discover the Story Only You Can Tell
Develop a compelling personal statement that reflects your authentic voice, values, and experiences while building the confidence to share your story with colleges.
Every student has stories.
The challenge is knowing which story to tell and how to tell it well.
Many students believe they need an extraordinary accomplishment or dramatic life experience to write a memorable college essay. In reality, some of the strongest essays emerge from ordinary moments examined thoughtfully.
The Storyteller package guides students through the complete process of developing a meaningful personal statement and supporting application essays while preserving the student's authentic voice.
Through personalized coaching, thoughtful feedback, and a structured writing process, students learn how to transform experiences into essays that reveal character, growth, curiosity, and perspective.
Is This Right for Your Student?
Storyteller may be a good fit if your student:
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Has identified potential essay topics and is ready to begin writing
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Is applying to a focused list of colleges
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Wants guided support throughout the writing process
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Benefits from structure, accountability, and feedback
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Wants help developing a strong Common App personal statement
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Feels uncertain about how to turn experiences into a compelling narrative
This package is ideal for students seeking personalized coaching without the complexity of managing a large application portfolio.
What Students Gain
Students leave the Storyteller experience with:
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A compelling and authentic personal statement
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Stronger writing and revision skills
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Greater confidence in their ability to tell their story
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A deeper understanding of how colleges evaluate essays
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A clearer sense of their own values, experiences, and strengths
The goal is not simply to complete an essay.
The goal is to create an essay that genuinely reflects who the student is.
What is Included
Personal Statement Coaching
Guided support throughout the development of the Common Application personal statement or primary college essay.
Topic Development and Story Discovery
Help identifying and refining essay topics that reveal character, growth, and perspective.
Personalized Feedback
Constructive feedback throughout the writing and revision process.
Revision Guidance
Support strengthening structure, reflection, clarity, and impact while maintaining the student's authentic voice.
Supplemental Essay Support
Guidance for a focused list of colleges and their application requirements.
Parent Communication
Regular updates and collaboration help families stay informed throughout the process.
Between-Session Support
Questions and momentum often arise between meetings. Students receive support as they continue developing their essays.
My Approach
Strong writing develops through reflection, curiosity, practice, and revision.
My coaching process follows the same framework I use with all writers:
Reflect
Explore experiences, ideas, interests, and questions.
Discover
Identify patterns, themes, and insights.
Develop
Build skills through guided instruction, feedback, and practice.
Refine
Strengthen writing through revision, reflection, and continued learning.
This process helps students become more confident writers
while developing skills they will use throughout
high school, college, and beyond.
Why Our Families Choose Write Well Academy
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More than twenty years teaching writing and composition
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College writing professor
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AP English experience
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Student-centered coaching approach
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Ethical guidance that prioritizes authenticity
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Personalized support tailored to each student's goals
I do not write essays for students. I teach students how to write essays that sound like themselves.
FAQs
Do students need a completed draft before beginning?
No. Many students begin with only a few ideas and develop their essays throughout the coaching process.
Do you write or edit essays for students?
No. Students write every word themselves. My role is to coach, guide, question, and provide feedback.
Do you help with supplemental essays?
Yes. Storyteller includes support for students applying to a focused list of colleges.
What if my student struggles with writing?
Many students feel unsure about writing college essays. The coaching process is designed to provide structure, encouragement, and individualized support.
Can homeschool students use this package?
Absolutely. Homeschool students often have unique educational experiences that become powerful essay topics when explored thoughtfully.
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Hi, I'm Kelly.
Professor. Writing Coach. Mentor.
For more than 25 years, I have helped students find their voice, strengthen
their writing, and navigate important academic milestones with clarity
and confidence. I believe every student has a story worth telling, and
I'm here to help them tell it well.
