Creative Consulting

With my MFA in Writing Popular Fiction and my years of work as an English tutor, I have extensive experience in drafting, developing, and polishing manuscripts. I'm excited to follow you alongside your writing journey, help you to develop your talents, and build your confidence in your craft. No one is born a great writer. It takes practice and dedication. No matter what impostor syndrome may tell you, you can write, and there is a story only you can tell.

I live as a disabled and queer person and can provide sensitivity reading for your manuscript. I have a certificate in gender studies to back my feedback. Additionally, I have a background in STEM and history, with years of research experience, and would love the opportunity to assist you in research to ensure scientific and/or historical accuracy in your piece!

I focus on genre fiction. Show me your horror, mystery/thriller, fantasy, science fiction, romance, and young adult projects! I have experience with novels, short stories, poetry collections, academic essays, and visual novels.

Copyediting

I will read and check for spelling, grammar, word choice, readability, and tone/style consistency.

Developmental Editing

I will provide feedback on the big picture, themes, plot flow, cohesion, and determining your target audience.

Writing Coaching

I'll help you get the ball rolling! We'll develop an outline, tackle writer's block, and hone your craft over multiple sessions.

Querying

I'll advise you on developing your synopsis, query letter, pitch, finding agents and editors, and marketing.

Sensitivity Reading

I can read your manuscript and provide advice and feedback on representations of disability, gender, and queerness.

Research Help

Need a hand with historical and/or scientific accuracy in your work? Let's talk! I have STEM and history experience.

Get a Quote

With inquiries, please send your name and a brief summary (50 to 200 words) of your project or project proposal. For editing services, please also send the expected final word count of your project.

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WHAT MY CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY...

Nicole, NC

"I worked with Ruhl for several semesters in grad school and found them a joy to work with. Their reviews were always thoughtful and in depth and often led me to realizations about my writing that pushed me to produce a stronger story."

Miranda, ON

"The kind of editor whose insight strengthens your work and makes you brave enough to share it. Their careful eye for grammar helped polish my work without ever making me feel tense- and they helped with the tenses, too!"

Stormy, NY

“They are insightful and easy to work with; I hope to work with them again with more projects."