About Me
I’m Danielle. I’m a writer, editor, author, advocate and instructor with 10+ years experience in teaching creative writing
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Spring 2026
Jane Austen Reading Group
Arlington
Tuesdays, noon-2:00 at Arlington Community Education (ACE)
Beginning April 7
Reading Hemingway
Lexington
Thursdays, 12:30-2:00 at Lexington Community Education (LCE)
Beginning April 16
Write Your Own Story: Generative Memoir
Arlington, MA (8 Sessions)
Thursday Evenings, 7-9pm at Arlington Community Education (ACE)
Beginning April 16
Lexington, MA (6 Sessions)
Monday Daytime, 11am-12:30 at Lexington Community Education (LCE)
Beginning April 13
Summer 2026
Small-Group Writing Workshop
Arlington, MA (3 Sessions)
This summer, I’ll be hosting small-group workshops of 4 writers. You can expect a workshop of your fiction or nonfiction pages (up to 20), writing exercises and discussions on craft related to your work. These 2-hour sessions are scheduled based on writers schedules. Cost $100.
Email: DanielleHMonroe@gmail.com for more information
Manuscript Coaching & DE
If you have a finished or mostly finished manuscript, you may be ready for DE (developmental editing) or manuscript coaching. We work one-on-one at your own pace to complete revisions on the book focused on your goals: whether that’s publication or simply finishing the manuscript. Pricing Guidelines below.
Everyone’s needs are different. Let’s have a conversation about yours — DanielleHMonroe@gmail.com.
Jane Austen Reading Group
Celebrate the enduring brilliance of literary icon Jane Austen as we mark the 250th anniversary of her birth. Together, we’ll dive into the worlds of Sense & Sensibility and Mansfield Park, meet unforgettable characters, and explore the themes that continue to resonate today. We’ll also discover Austen’s life in the Georgian era and how her times shaped the stories we still love. Readers should arrive to the first class having read up to chapter 6 of Sense & Sensibility.
Reading Hemingway
Celebrate the enduring resonance of literary icon Ernest Hemingway as we dig into two of his most famous works—A Farewell to Arms and The Old Man and the Sea. Together we’ll explore the theatrical and often sparse worlds and discuss the man himself, whose own life was often more drama-filled than his novels. Students should come to the first class having read up to Chapter 6 of A Farewell to Arms
Write Your Own Story: Generative Memoir (Daytime & Evening)
(Thursdays in Arlington 7-9pm) (Mondays in Lexington 11am-12:30) Everyone has a story worth telling. Find yours! In a supportive space grounded in accountability and kindness, you’ll explore your personal stories through the three key elements of memoir: sensory sparks, scene building, and exterior perspective. Come ready to write with your computer or notebook. Expect guided exercises and two writing prompts to spark new work each week. Sharing is optional, but you’ll have the opportunity to receive feedback if you choose.
ACE | Starting April 7 | 7:00–9:00 pm | Gibbs
LCE | Starting April 16 | 11am–12:30 | Fiske
One-on-One Manuscript Coaching
Manuscript coaching is a tailored approach to helping an individual writer achieve their goals. Each project’s needs are different. Typically, I only offer manuscript coaching to writers who I have worked with before through classes at Grub Street, CCAE, ACE or LCE AND are close to having a completed first draft. This is a great option for writers looking to work at their own pace.
Other Services
I work one-on-one with writers at all stages of their craft and career. Contact me today for information on manuscript review, author coaching, and more.
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Contact Me
No two writers are the same. Let’s discuss your needs.
- Please provide your name, a short description of your project, a short description of your needs and your desired schedule.
- Payment for most work is handled through venmo or zelle.
- Not sure about your project? Email me today. Let’s figure it out together.
Manuscript Coaching & Developmental Editing
A Manuscript Coach or Developmental Editor offers one-on-one mentorship to writers looking to work at their own pace toward their specific goal. With a background in publishing and a long career teaching writing, I help writers of all levels craft their stories for their specific audience. Working with a Manuscript Coach can be cost-effective compared to MFAs or incubators.
Service Packages
Query + First 10 pages
$200
Developmental Editing of 1-2 page query letter (fiction) or pitch (nonfiction) plus the opening ten pages of your manuscript
Query/Outline + First 25 pages
$400
Developmental Editing of 1-2 page query letter (fiction) or pitch (nonfiction) plus the opening twenty-five pages of your manuscript
Community Workshops
(In Person & ongoing) An 6-week workshop series (12 hours total) for writers working on a memoir, essay collection, novel or short-story collection. Run out of my home in Arlington, MA. Come for a intimate, creative environment. Each session is ~2 hours. Email me for details and session dates. Min 4; Max 8 students
$150-200
One-on-One Services
Manuscript coaching is a tailored approach to helping an individual writer achieve their goals. Each project’s needs are different. Typically, I only offer manuscript coaching to writers who I have worked with before through classes at Grub Street, CCAE, ACE or LCE AND are close to having a completed first draft. This is a great option for writers looking to work at their own pace.
Please email me if you’re interested in receiving an estimate for your project.
Cost Breakdown:
- Developmental Editing ~$600/20k words (i.e., ~$2,500 for a 80k manuscript)
- (Half cost for revisions, ~$300/20k words)
- Editorial Meetings (~10 hours) $600
- Query & Synopsis & Pitch (fiction) (2 hours) $120
- Pitch & Book Proposal Development (nonfiction) (5-8 hours) $300-480
- Pitch/Query/Submission Strategy Session (2-6 hours) $120-360
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