COACHING & TEACHING

I teach regularly at Seattle’s Hugo House, and I’m available to work privately with a small number of students. I love helping emerging writers get their work in shape for publication—please be in touch if you need a manuscript consultation, editing & structural advice, or general critique. My rate is $120 per hour. 

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

"Nicole is an amazing instructor. It's sometimes hard to find the right mix of generative inspiration, craft and structure - but Nicole does just that. She brings it all the elements together in a way that feels fun and intuitive. Whether you're a beginning writer or putting the polishing touches on your almost-finished manuscript, Nicole teaches in such a way that there's something for everyone. My writing has not only improved thanks to Nicole, but I always feel energized and ready to produce more after class." - Allison Ellis

"Sometimes a writer needs structure and accountability in order to keep pace on a project; Nicole's class gave me both of these, and the social aspect I needed in my writing process. If you want a fun teacher with great prompts that inspire you, let Nicole be your Captain!" –Lance Garland

"Nicole's editing always pushes my writing further. With her background in poetry, she instills a command of each line and has a way of making everything sound better. She's edited my fiction and essays, and, as in her own work, she can go hilarious or heartbreaking." - Paulette Perhach

Places I’ve taught or Guest lectured

• Hedgebrook Summer Salon

• University of Washington

• Seattle University

• Seattle Public Library

• Edmonds Community College

• Artist Trust

• Manzanita Writer’s Series

• Queen Anne Writer’s Studio

• Writing is My Drink Conference

• And more…