Gold Leaf Academic

Explore. Refine. Hike. Summit!

WRITING TUTORING

Writing, like life, is a collaborative experience. Learning to write well means helping clients EXPLORE their own creativity & intellect, REFINE ideas, HIKE through research, essay structure, and stylistic choices, and scramble for the SUMMIT as they polish powerful essays that effectively communicate their ideas.

At Gold Leaf, we are committed to inspiring students to become life-long learners, confident writers, and powerful communicators.

Reach for the summit with a partner who cares about you.

COLLEGE ESSAY HELP

Drowning in college essay requirements? Today’s competitive college admissions landscape requires more than good grades & test scores. From short answers to the whys of extracurriculars & the personal essay, our writing tutors help students get to the heart of their admissions story— and then tell it effectively.

We’re here to help with any step of the college essay process. Whether you or your child need help with brainstorming, editing, or final polish, we’d love to help you craft essays for even the most selective schools.

Living your dreams begins by telling your story.

EDITING SERVICES

Good writing means more than pretty words.

With more than a decade of experience in copyediting and developmental editing, we know how to take your project to the next level.

Whether you’re writing a personal memoir, professional article, dissertation, picture book, or website copy, our expertise provides the guidance you need to help you make it SHINE.

We've got you. You've got this!

We've got you. You've got this!

Meet Meghan

With over two decades of experience as a writer, editor, & educator, Meghan is passionate about helping people tell their stories & reach for their dreams.

After receiving a full-ride presidential scholarship, Meghan graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in English from Brigham Young University, followed by a Masters in Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, College Park. She taught high school English on both the East Coast and in the Rocky Mountains, where she specialized in teaching writing. Since that time, she has worked as a freelance editor, writer, and private tutor. She’s helped clients with hundreds of projects, from dissertations to textbooks, college essays, professional articles, personal memoirs, websites, and works of fiction. Her own published works include research-based blog articles, feature magazine articles, teen-centered literary study modules, personal narrative, and original fiction.

She’s a super nerd when it comes to all things grammar, writing and admissions—she can’t wait to go to work for you and your teens!

  • Meghan is a phenomenal teacher! In addition to being well-educated, she is compassionate and genuinely cares for the success of those she works with.

    Kolette Olson, former student

  • I've hired Meghan for freelance editing jobs for almost a decade. Not only is she excellent at copyediting, she also excels at bringing a story to life. Whether you need help with voice, character, or making your words pretty, Meghan can help you. She also communicates well, finishes projects on time, and is very reasonable. Not only that, but she's a great listener. I highly recommend her services!

    Stefanie Hohl, Author & Founder of ABC See, Hear, Do

  • It was a real pleasure to work with Meghan on my two books over the course of several months. She not only knows the fundamentals of her craft inside and out, but as a thoughtful, creative person, she often suggested clever and spot-on corrections that really added to the successful outcome of the books. I hope to work with her again in the future on my next project, and I strongly recommend her for any kind of editing services. Meghan is a true professional.

    Todd Millick, author of Nasty, Brutish, & Short: Lessons & Laughs from an Overseas Officer and CIA 101: A Crash Course in Agency Case Officers

  • Meghan is a lifesaver. Ever since I was a young child, I struggled with writing. As I found myself in my doctorate studies, I knew I needed assistance. Meghan edited my papers and gave me important feedback. I not only felt comfortable submitting papers but learned along the way. She is so professional and timely. You can be certain she will get the job done.

    Dr. Tiffany Pulgiano, DRN

  • Twenty years after graduating... I returned to school.... After writing three papers and receiving low scores, the professor wrote me a note stating that my writing abilities needed improvement. For the next two years, Meghan edited all of my papers. In addition, we engaged in bi-monthly coaching sessions to help me understand why she edited the way she did. Once I completed my...program, I enlisted Meghan as a personal writing coach. Her excellent coaching and brilliant writing abilities helped me drastically improve my writing skills.

    Candace George, M.S.

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