Essay Help

Hi there!

I’m a veteran writer with 25 years of experience — and an expert on crafting engaging first-person narratives that cut through the BS to appeal to readers. My personal essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Cut, The Huffington Post, Glamour, AARP, Runner’s World, Billboard, Kveller and more. In addition to essays, I’m a two-time L.A. Press Club finalist for my arts & entertainment profile writing — which cuts to the core of what makes a person tick.

I’ve also been teaching non-fiction creative writing at the prestigious Gotham Writers Workshop since 2018.

Journalists have a special edge in this field — we know how to successfully land on a niche topic, start with a catchy intro, hit important points and craft compelling prose. As an instructor, I love helping my students find their own voice and organize their thoughts.

i’ve been helping out relatives and friends’ kids with their essays for a few years, but now I’d like to branch out and take on more clients. I’ve done my research on the college essay process (including the Common App) and have access to essays that led to entrance into top universities such as The University of Michigan.

Need a topic? Help with establishing your point? A pure copy-edit read? I got you.

I do have a writing course on Skillshare available online. It’s a little dated but it shows a little bit of how I work/my personality:

https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/how-to-write-a-blog-post-that-strangers-will-actually-read/1575947331?via=search-layout-grid

Please get in touch at MaraReinstein@gmail.com if you’d like to know more information! — MR

Excerpts from my student evaluations:

“Mara was very knowledgable, professional and her personality helped in staying motivated.”

“Mara provided tips and ideas that I was apple to apply right away. I learned so much.”

“Mara was excellent! I loved how she responded to all my comments and her detailed feedback to my writing was spot-on. She made great points, brough up questions and issues to think about and had lots of experience to draw from. Thank you!!”

“Mara Reinstein is phenomenal. Her comments are details, specific and helpful. She is always available to help, correct and encourage.”