WHAT WE DO (AND WHY WE’RE NOT TUTORS)
We don’t call ourselves tutors because what we do goes beyond homework help. We’re writing coaches here to help you take your writing to the next level—to help you learn how to use basic writing elements and tools, yes, but more importantly, we’re here to help make your writing more powerful, creative, and real. Writing isn’t just about getting the assignment done; it’s about thinking, exploring, and expressing the voice that’s in your head. That’s what we’re about. Together, we’ll figure out what you want to say, how to say it, and where to put it out into the world. Ready to do something different?
Reading and Writing Together
Coaching isn’t just about writing; it’s about reading and writing together. In this program, you’ll learn that to read critically is to write well. By engaging with different texts—whether it's a book, an article, or something unexpected like a video or an experience—you’ll develop the ability to write with depth, clarity, and purpose. Reading helps sharpen the tools we use to express our own thoughts and create powerful writing.
The Workshop at the Ed Factory is for young people ages 12 and older, but we also offer pathways, like our Poetics Pathway, that are available to all ages—including adults who are looking to explore their writing. Whether you're in middle or high school just beginning or an adult ready to deepen your practice, there’s a space for you here.
Online and Personalized
Our coaching sessions are fully online, making them accessible and flexible. How often we meet will depend on what works best for you. Together, we’ll determine the right pace based on your goals and the progress you want to make.
Regular check-ins will help us reflect on how our process is going—both with your writing and how you feel about the process. These check-ins aren’t just between you and me; your family will also be involved so we can all reflect on your growth and make any adjustments needed. The goal is to ensure you feel supported, empowered, and engaged as you build your writing skills in a way that fits your needs.
Learn More About the Coaches
From Essays to Expression
Writing to the World Around You
Beyond the Page: Multimedia Projects
Writing & Oral History
Poetry and Documentary Poetics
FOR WRITERS
This isn’t just about school assignments. We will get those done, but we’re also going to help you figure out what you want to say. If you’ve got ideas, thoughts, or things you care about that don’t fit into your school papers, we’ll help you write them—and we’ll help you find a place to share them. Whether you’re writing an essay, a podcast, a poem, or something totally different, we’ll make your words matter.