Annie Brubaker Writing Consulting
Strategic Writing Support for Early-Career Scholars and Teaching Faculty
who want to move stalled projects into publishable work
You’re writing something that matters to you, but you're feeling:
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Stuck in preparation, research, or drafting mode
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Unsure of how to translate your expertise for a broader audience
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Squeezed for time, capacity, or other priorities
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Experiencing a mentorship or network gap as you transition to a new position
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Concerned about input from scholars, reviewers, or interest-holders
As your writing consultant, I partner with you to help you move forward with high-stakes writing you need to submit, publish, or present.
Compelling writing doesn't happen alone.
My clients include:
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Early-career scholars, teaching faculty, and graduate students working on articles, books, grants, and teaching materials
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Professionals seeking clearer, more effective workplace communication or grant-writing support
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Writers developing creative nonfiction, memoir, or essays
I understand what it’s like to move between fields, genres, and audiences, and to translate complex ideas for different readers. I’ve worked with students pitching grant-funded community projects, scholars reshaping academic articles for wider audiences, and, as a faculty union leader, colleagues developing clear, strategic communications during periods of institutional change. I know how vulnerable it can feel to bring early ideas to the page, and how powerful it is when they finally connect with the right audience.
I hold a PhD in Literature with a concentration in Science & Technology Studies, and I’ve spent 20 years teaching writing at Wellesley College and the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. In those roles, I taught professional and academic writing, grant writing, public writing, fiction and storytelling, working with writers across disciplines and at many stages of their careers. Through partnerships with the Learning by Giving Foundation and Boston-area nonprofit organizations, I supported grant development and mission-driven storytelling, and I currently partner with emerging nonprofits nationwide on website communication, sponsorship and educational resources, and grant strategy – helping organizations articulate who they are, what they do, and why it matters.
Here's How We Can Work Together:
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Schedule an
Exploratory Call
Complete the form below and I will reach out to you quickly about next steps. It's okay if you don't yet know what kind of support you need!
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Receive a Quote
Consider my quote and proposed timeline. I’ll propose a package rate, so you know exactly what you’ll invest upfront.
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Sweet Relief!
We get started!
Take a breath and feel good about moving forward on your project!
"Annie is a joy to work with and a calming presence. Her focused attention to detail helped massage the clearest ideas out of even the most chaotic sentences. She is an extraordinarily talented editor with keen eyes – a real boon to any project."
Jenni Lieberman, PhD
Associate Dean, Community College of Allegheny County
Align With Your Audience
Navigate the complexities of writing for academic, public, or organizational audiences and so readers and reviewers say yes to your work.
Open New Doors
Gain strategies for applying to new opportunities and navigating transitions - whether you're applying for college or grad school, fellowships, job applications or other funding opportunities.
Receive Tailored Advice
Receive individualized advice that respects your unique voice and style so you can stand behind your work with confidence.
Develop Sustainable Writing Habits
Overcome challenges with drafting, revising, and completing your work. Get detailed feedback that explains why certain writing approaches work. Find more joy in your writing.