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Introduction: At Studio 129 we believe that honoring the integrity of every writer helps us find the deepest stories and the clearest voices, and helps us to bring our most authentic, powerful selves to our writing. Whether it's resume writing, cover letters, college essays, personal essay or book-leght works, we address the craft and architecture of every piece beginning with the writer's intention and moving on to the basics of clear writing, specific examples and -- where appropriate -- objects and sensory details, character, place, action, reflection, driving questions, defining moments, and movement that takes us to the heart of drama, revelation, understanding and growth for writer and reader. Working with people and helping them tap into their deepest stories and strengths doesn't even feel like work to me: it's joy.

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16 years in business

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Ellen F.

May 14, 2014

Teaching together! She is amazing!

Elizabeth R.

May 14, 2014

I have attended 3 Studio 129 sessions with Laurie. I will attend more if given! I am writing a series of personal essays and Laurie has helped me to understand the structure of them, to define the events in a concise manner and helped shape the dialogue. She gets me to focus on the point of the essay and not meander, as I have a tendency to do. She has been available via email when I have had a question, is always prompt and keeps the class going at pace that allows everyone equal discussion time.I can find nothing to add that would represent an improvement in the quality of her work with me in class. She is a brilliant teacher and writer and wonderful person to boot!

Lelise B.

May 14, 2014

Laurie is a wonderful, insightful and encouraging teacher. Thanks to her coaching, I finished a manuscript and got it published. I would highly recommend her services as a teacher and editor.

Benilde L.

May 14, 2014

Laurie is a gifted teacher. She is generous and compassionate and provides a safe, encouraging environment for both beginning and established writers.

Melissa W.

May 14, 2014

working with Laurie is terrific - her insights are spot on in terms of what clicks or doesn't click in any form of writing - Best part -what she says stays with you afterwards, which helps you progress even further with your own piece.

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How did you get started doing this type of work?
I wrote a poem about carnivals when I was seven years old. I loved reading HARRIET THE SPY. I studied Journalist at NYU and wrote RESUMES FOR WOMEN when I was in my 20s. The rest is (little known) history.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Individual writing guidance -- not only tutoring but working with young people who are building poetry or fiction portfolios - and small group workshops are the mainstay of what we do here at Studio 129.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Rapport is key. Kindness and confident. You want someone who is a good wordsmith but who is going to let YOU tell YOUR story in YOUR STYLE, whether in resume form, essay form, cover letter or book form.