Let’s write together!

 
 
 

It’s like tutoring…but better.

Write Well Brooklyn offers unique, 1-1 writing coaching programs for New York City children and teens (and sometimes their parents).

 

More About Writing Coaching

It’s like tutoring…but better.

A powerhouse model of learning, Write Well Brooklyn’s 1-1 coaching programs focus on a range of topics—including college application essays; New York City high school admissions essays; creative writing; high school writing prep; and more. In each program, students work to find their authentic voice and learn a foundation of lifelong skills.

While Write Well Brooklyn values connection and self-expression above all else, WWB student achievements are impressive:

  • Finalist in The New York Times Summer Reading Contest (awarded to about 1% of entries).

  • Entry into competitive NYC high schools, including Hackley, Beacon, Avenues of the World, Spence, LREI, Poly Prep, St. Ann’s, Dwight Englewood, Columbia Prep, Fieldston, Trinity, Berkeley Carroll, Grace Church, Riverdale, & more.

  • Entry & scholarships into competitive colleges, including Stanford, Boston College, Sarah Lawrence, Babson College, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Texas at Austin, NYU, Parsons, Savannah College of Art & Design, & many more.

  • Publication in Stone Soup, a children’s literary magazine.

  • Completion of 20,000-60,000 word fiction & poetry manuscripts.

Meet Ashleigh

Write Well Brooklyn founder and writing coach Ashleigh Bell Pedersen is the author of the novel The Crocodile Bride (The New York Times Editors’ Choice) with going on 18 years of experience in education—as a classroom teacher, university professor, writing tutor, and more. She loves offering 1-1 support to young people and adults—and brings an extra spark of humor, connection, and fun to her coaching sessions.

Ready to connect?

Interested in learning more about Write Well Brooklyn?

Book a free 40 minute consultation, and we’ll take it from there!