• Coaching for Writers

    For prose writers and poets. Feedback that won’t crush you. You’ll send me works in progress and we’ll meet 1-2 times per month with email communication in between. I’ll give you feedback that keeps you excited about your work and gives you energy to move forward with revisions and fresh ideas. See testimonials below. Read more.

  • Editing and Manuscript Consultations

    For poets and prose writers who have completed a manuscript: an editor who believes in your work. I provide detailed feedback, line edits, and a one-on-one meeting to answer any questions or flesh out ideas. Get confidence and clarity for moving forward with your book. Read more.

  • Submissions Jumpstart

    A quarterly meetup to help you get your work out to literary magazines and journals. Because submitting—and submitting a lot—is still the main way that writers get published. I provide links to open journals, submissions strategy advice, and answer questions. You zip through 3-7 submissions (actual numbers from past participants) with a supportive group of peers. $15. Read more.

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Testimonials

“I came to Megan with five years of experience in the field of journalism. I felt stagnant -- I was a strong reporter, but really wanted to improve my ability to weave narrative and investigation together. Megan was a fantastic choice: she asked me what my goals were for the piece, and then held me to task when I began veering into my usual habits. It was exactly what I needed; as a result of Megan's (kind, but firm) editing, I've completely changed my approach to long-form pieces. She was also very responsive on a tight deadline.” —Victoria Mckenzie, freelance journalist and editor

“At a time in my writing when I had hit a wall and couldn’t get over it, Megan Alpert came to the rescue. Her objective and critical eye helped me to understand where I really wanted my writing to go. In addition, her excellent editing skills took my writing to a higher level. Thank you, Megan!” —Sandra Worsham, memoirist and short story writer

“Megan is a talented editor. Her holistic style always provides me with ways to improve my work, whether she’s corrected errors or given me suggestions for creating a more robust, engaging piece. From quick review of article pitches to thorough reads of complex reporting, Megan is skilled and kind. It’s a pleasure to work with her!” —Lisa Rowan, writer, editor and podcaster