Writing Coaching

Natalie has worked with people throughout the planning field--from students just starting their careers to seasoned professionals--to help them hone their writing skills. As editor of The New Planner, the American Planning Association’s online publication for students and new professionals, she shepherded dozens of authors through the publishing process, helping them translate research topics and other areas of interest into engaging feature writing for wide audiences. She has also consulted with working planners on writing issues, including ways of adapting standard formats to create more readable and understandable staff reports.

Typical Services

• Review of writing samples to provide tips and identify traps to avoid.
• Editing of articles before submittal for publication.
• Review of staff reports to suggest format changes or ways of improving writing and presentation within a standard format.