Ohio Writing Coach
Fiction writers in Ohio can benefit from the guidance of writing coach Steve FitzGerald.
“Steve FitzGerald helped me get organized in finishing my novel, Safety in Numbers. We met every other week and reviewed two chapters at a time He helped keep me accountable and helped me grow as a writer.
“I believe Steve’s gift is in line editing, which he helped develop within me. Given what I know now, I would hire Steve for line editing — just before my book is about to be published. He’s personable, timely and reasonably priced.” — De-de Mulligan
“It was a great week away, spent under the tutelage of Steve FitzGerald. It was a week of relaxed writing: help if I needed it, discussion when I needed it, and productive silence the rest of the time.
“There were lovely breakfasts, lovely dinners, and gorgeous sunsets. Just what the doctor ordered! I’m already planning my 2019 week away.
“I have to say, of all the places I’ve gone to write, this is the only writing retreat I always regret leaving.” — M. E. Betsy McMillan, author of A Mystery in the Mailbox and Fractured Anecdotes 1.
“I recently had the opportunity to go on a writing retreat on an island in the middle of Lake Erie. Let me tell you… best money I’ve spent in a long time. “Steve FitzGerald is an Ohio writing coach and also runs the Island Writers Club. My retreat cost included ferry, meals, my own room, […]
“Steve, you helped me shape characters and places. Your excellent editing made me realize I might know storytelling, but I still have a lot to learn about grammar and sentence structure! “Thanks so much for your encouragement and skill!” — Treg Stark
“I would recommend a private writing retreat with Steve to anybody who wants to feel accomplished when it’s over. He worked with me on four very different projects, and I feel good about all of them. If you’re looking for a good listener, someone who’s patient, professional, precise and honest, and if a person needs […]
“Steve, your comments on my work were insightful and helpful. You posed good questions for me to consider, as I moved forward with my writing. I was able to push through the first 20,000 words of my memoir, and return to the mainland renewed on my mission to write this book. My private island writing […]
“I had the unique opportunity to make a private retreat with Steve FitzGerald. What a fabulously productive week I had. I added more than 30,000 words to the novel I am hoping to complete by mid-October. It was incredibly helpful to bounce my ideas off a fellow writer and to discuss the direction my writing […]
“Excellent. The writers who came all contributed. Steve gave us everything we needed to enjoy the weekend and grow as writers. Lots of good food, three fun writing challenges and a little tour of this unique part of Middle Bass island. I felt as I got in my car and drove back home that it […]
“Fabulous!! Couldn’t have asked for a better writing atmosphere… great support, great people, great food and accommodations!”
“I had a great time at the Autumn Retreat. There were wonderful, stimulating conversations about what we are writing and how we deal with the ups and downs of our craft. I was inspired and feel as though I can come home and resume my creative endeavors with enthusiasm.”
“This was a great weekend! Steve did a great job hosting and facilitating. I got much needed feedback on my writing sample and got some great ideas for improving my writing overall.”