I Will Make Your Writing Better

  
 
WHO I AM:

My name is Bill Folman.  I am a professional writer whose first novel was released this year by a major publisher to overwhelmingly positive reviews (to learn more about my writing, click here). I am highly educated, with an MFA in film from Boston University and a BA in American Studies from Brandeis University. I have taught students of all ages to improve their writing, from elementary school kids to college freshmen to adults.  I am a writing tutor who is a whiz at turning application essays into winners (for college, grants, tenure, you name it). I also have extensive experience with novels and screenplays.
         
WHAT I DO:

I help you make your writing better. I sit down with you (or your child) one-on-one, and go over what you’ve written. If you haven't written anything yet, we start at the beginning.  I help you to focus your ideas, improve the structure of your work, eliminate unnecessary words, and write more cleanly and persuasively. Whatever the project, whatever your needs, I will work with you to make sure your writing is as strong as can be.		    
MY PHILOSOPHY:
  
Good writing comes from clarity of thought. If you are having trouble with your writing, 9 times out of 10 it is because you don't know what it is you are trying to say.  Clarifying your intentions is the first key to good writing and effective structure.  The second is empathy.  Putting yourself in the mind of your reader will help you to know when you are writing persuasively and when you are being boring or confusing.  The third key is persistence.  Don't be content with something that is merely okay.  Rewrite and revise until you've done the best you possibly can.  Writing is hard work, and there are no shortcuts to success.  

WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH:

Application Essays (for college, grants, etc.) – This is one of my specialties, and I have had very good results here. Let me help you to make the best case for yourself.

Writing Tutor – I love helping students of all ages.  Let's work through that big writing assignment together.

Query Letters – As an unknown novelist, it took me 58 letters to land a big time agent. Along the way, I learned a thing or two about how to write a killer letter. Let me help you to land that big job, that big agent, or that big publisher. Put my knowledge to work for you.

Screenplays – I know my way around a script. I know comedy. I know drama. I know structure.  And I’ve always gotten amazing feedback on my coverage. Whether you need a quick punch-up or a page one re-write, I’ll help you make your script a winner.

Novels – I’ll tell you if yours has a fighting chance, and if it does, I’ll help you make it better. Be prepared for brutal honesty, hard work, and a heavy dose of insight.

Anything Else – Have you written an article you want to get published? Are you working on a comedy sketch for YouTube? A play? A musical? Do you need help with a wedding toast? A eulogy? Diplomatic correspondence? An important e-mail? Let me help you. Words are my weapons, no matter the medium.


WHAT I CHARGE:

My rates vary, depending on the project, but they are fair and competitive. I work out of West Los Angeles, and I may charge extra for traveling large distances.


CONTACT ME:

Please contact me for a quote by e-mailing me at senorstory AT   yahoo DOT com. Please be sure to leave a phone number where I can contact you, as it is often easier to discuss these things over the phone. I look forward to hearing from you, and hopefully working together.