“My Kid is Too Busy” and Other Objections to Writing Coaching
While most parents I connect with in free consultations have a hunch writing coaching is valuable, they still have concerns. Let’s address some common ones head-on!
✋ 10-12 session programs? My kid is already so busy...
I frequently wonder how my middle and high school students manage to do so much in a day. What sort of super power do they have that I don't?!
That said, I'd love to invite you to consider if your kid's schedule is genuinely writing-preventative, or:
🔎 Are you yourself feeling, as I often do, so busy that even another conversation with your kid feels like one more to-do item?
🔎 Is writing too hot button an issue to feel comfortable bringing up with them again?
🔎 Does suggesting a writing "tutor" feel like a touchy subject?
The truth is that high quality writing coaching helps significantly ease parent-child dynamics.
✅ Students open up to deeper learning from a trusted adult—who is not also doing the job of being their parent.
✅ Parents rest easier knowing their kid has reliable support with whom they enjoy working—and take one more stressor off their plate.
✅ Students get powerful, impactful writing practice that sets them up for far less stress—and more SUCCESS—on future writing assignments and application essays.
✅ Students find my coaching sessions both ground and uplift them—even when they're busier than Jeff Bezos trying to clean up the PR disaster of that space mission.
✋ Writing tutors have NOT worked out well in the past.
I shudder to think of the times I’ve seen student writing that’s been clearly over-edited by another tutor…because while it may be technically correct, it often:
❌ utterly lacks any of the student's voice or personality.
❌ contains too-mature ideas that a student couldn't have generated on their own.
❌ contains punctuation, vocabulary, and sentence structure that only an adult could have written.
❌ came at the cost of the student's joy and deeper learning—not the kind of work through which a student has fun, discovers meaning, or gains lasting skills.
I was about to say that I feel for tutors who overstep editing bounds or try to significantly elevate a student's ideas or writing...
...but that would be a lie.
As an experienced writing coach, I know that my primary job is to help my students access and express their own ideas and voice so that they grow their ability to do this without me, too—and far into their future!
✋ I love the idea of writing coaching, but it's a pretty high ticket item. I wonder if we should find a writing coach who costs less.
If Write Well Brooklyn's mission resonates with you, I invite you to sincerely explore the following statements. Which ones ring true for you?
✅ "I want an experienced writing coach who adds top value to my kid's life and education."
In that case, the investment sounds like an easy "yes." I've got the teacher-student relationships, parent recommendations, sold-out programs, high school and college entries, and long list of parent testimonials to illustrate the quality work I offer students! I also have 20 years in education and am a professional, New York Times reviewed writer. Writing, teaching, and connecting 1-1 with kids are simply what I do best.
❌ "I want a great writing coach, but I simply don't have the funds right now and need to prioritize other budget items."
If this rings true, I'd explore other coaching options—and perhaps also my YouTube channel and my newsletter for ongoing free content. My recommendation is to find someone who vibes with your student, does not over-edit student writing, and, if possible, will also create supplemental lessons! I also want to note that I am actively working on low and mid-priced options for families, from a video series to a college essay guide due out this early summer 2025!
✅ "I want a coach who really gets my kid, and it seems like a financial risk to dive into something with someone we don't really know."
Yes, the investment remains worthwhile—as I've yet to meet a kid with whom I don't connect! But you can always contact Write Well Brooklyn to request a free parent consultation. I’m always happy to connect with parents, whether or not my services are the right fit.
✅ "I know voice and creativity are important, but at the end of the day, I just want someone who can help my kid get into a good college."
My programs are designed to impact young people's futures—and my students have achieved entry to the nation's top schools, including Stanford, UC Santa Barbara, UT Austin, Babson, Sarah Lawrence, and more. Moreover, voice and creativity are the exact skills students need to learn how to harness in order to achieve such success—but won't find in standard classroom learning.
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