Making art of any kind is an incredibly vulnerable act. During my time working as a responder in the writing center at Eastern Washington University, where I assisted students on a variety of writing styles, I was able to see how having someone in your corner can spark creative ideas and support a writer towards moving to their next level.  Since then, I have had the privilege of working with writers across many creative genres and in various stages, from conception to completion.

As a fellow writer, helping guide someone through their creative journey as a midwife is one of the most exciting things I get to do. I've learned to ask questions, to lead lightly, and to identify possibilities, empowering the writer to discover their own path and make changes that honor their vision.

Writers I recently worked with include Boni Alvarez, Jason Grasl, Idris Goodwin, and Karan Zacarias as well as the writers who share their thoughts below: