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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Fall 2026
Jane Austen Reading Group
Arlington
Thursdays, noon-2:00 at Arlington Community Education (ACE)
September 24—12/3
(No Class 10/29 and 11/12 & zoom class 11/5)
Generative Fiction
Arlington, MA (8 Sessions)
Thursday Evenings, 7-9pm at Arlington Community Education (ACE)
September 23-December 3
(No class 10/29 and 11/12) zoom class 11/5
Lexington, MA (8 Sessions)
Monday Daytime, 11am-12:30 at Lexington Community Education (LCE)
September 28-November 23
Private Workshop Group
Arlington, MA (6 Sessions)*
Wednesday Mornings, 10-12:30
Beginning mid-September
*Two Different groups. We meet every other week. Each writers will receive 2 workshops of up-to 20 pages of work
$250
ACE Memoir Workshop Group
Arlington Community Education (ACE) (8 Sessions)
Tuesdays, 10-12:30
September 29-12/1
(No Class 10/27 and 11/10 & zoom classes 11/3 and 11/17)
*Writers will receive 1-2 workshops of up to 7 pages depending on class size
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 Emma and Northanger Abbey, 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. 8 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 12:00–2:00 pm | Calvary | $239 Readers should arrive to the first class having read up to chapter 6 of Emma Suggested ISBN for Emma: 978-0143107712 but all versions welcome
Workshop Groups
Two Ways to Workshop This Fall. I will be leading two PRIVATE workshop groups this Fall AND one memoir workshop group through ACE. Private workshop will be groups of 4-6 fiction or memoir writers. We will meet every other week for 6 sessions total and writers will receive at least 2 workshops of up to 20 pages of their work. ACE Memoir Workshop will meet 8 consecutive weeks through ACE. Writers will receive 1-2 workshops of up to 7 pages depending on the size of the class.
Generative Fiction (Daytime & Evening)
(Thursdays in Arlington 7-9pm) (Mondays in Lexington 11am-12:30) This class is for those writers looking to explore their creative storytelling personas! We will study flash fiction, short stories and the beginnings of novels, learning techniques to craft your best stories. Come to imagine! Come to write!
ACE | Starting September 24 | 7:00–9:00 pm | Gibbs
(8 Sessions)
LCE | Starting September 28 | 11am–12:30 | Fiske
(8 Sessions)
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
$200-250
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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