The Essayist’s Edge
A monthly renewable editing service that will improve your writing craft and strengthen your writing prowess.
"A unique mastery of storytelling, editing and writing; you are not just line-editors— you are a thought-partner and visionary."
Jenny Blake
Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur
What you Get...
Targeted Improvement:
Weekly content editing hones your writing skills, helping you craft clearer, more impactful essays through personalized, in-depth feedback.
Consistency and Accountability:
Regularly sharing your writing fosters a disciplined writing routine, ensuring continuous progress and building confidence in your writing ability.
Enhanced Clarity and Narrative Strength:
Each edited piece helps you sharpen your narrative, clarify your ideas, and engage your readers more effectively, elevating the overall quality of your work.
Optional: One-on-One Writing Coaching Calls
For an additional $150/month (regularly $250/month) you will get one-on-one coaching with CYC founder Elisa Doucette each month, to dig even deeper into your mindset and practice.
Sign up today
Only 10 spots open at the reduced rate of $250/month
What Other Writers Have Said...
I usually greet the edits of proofreaders and editors with boredom. To this day, CYC are the best content editors I have ever worked with. For the first time, I was significantly challenged--and thrilled--by an editor. Because of you, I've produced my best work ever.
Basel Farag
Freelance writer & Programmer
First column posted today!!! You have been absolutely instrumental in helping me get the creative juices flowing, and then articulating myself well - so thank you for all the moral support, guidance, editing (of course!), and all the in between!
Carrie Wyann
Fmr. Columnist, INc., entrepreneur
I've deeply appreciated the editorial process with you. CYC is like a super-collaborative seminar that's polished my writing and boosted my confidence, and I appreciate all the guidance from you word-wizards.
Rachel Llewellyn
Media Writer & Essayist
Let Me Tell You More About
The Essayist's Edge
Working with us on a recurring monthly basis offers writers the opportunity to refine your craft with consistent, high-quality feedback tailored to your unique voice and style.
By submitting a piece every week, you’ll gain deeper insights into your writing habits, strengths, and areas for improvement, allowing you to evolve steadily as a writer. This regular engagement ensures that you’re not only producing more polished work but also honing the skills needed to create compelling, impactful essays and creative nonfiction.
Our content editing digs deep, helping you clarify your message, strengthen your narrative, and create more compelling essays. Each week, you’ll see clear progress as you refine your work with our tailored guidance.
Beyond editing, this program helps you build a sustainable writing routine. Regular submissions and feedback keep you accountable, fostering confidence and creativity in your writing journey.
The Essayist’s Edge
How It Works:
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To start, we'll work with you to quickly establish a baseline Voice and Vision, as well a documents like a Style Guide and self-editing checklist
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Each week, you'll share a piece to The Edge on Trello, where your editor will jump in to provide the first round of edits on the content and writing
3.
We will return the piece, with edits, for you to look over and revise. You can continue the conversation in document comments or on Trello, to learn more about the feedback and what it means for you as a writer (not just on the piece)
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You'll then share your revised draft to The Edge on Trello, where your proofreader will polish and refine the grammar and syntax, to prepare it for your next steps
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Again, we will return the piece, with edits, for you to look over and revise. You can continue the conversation in document comments or on Trello to finalize it (or prepare for another round of edits next week!)
Start Working on Your Writing Craft today
Only 10 spots open at the reduced rate of $250/month
About Elisa Doucette
Elisa has worked for over two decades creating compelling commentary, writing and editing for various businesses and publications. Her own work has been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Forbes, Yahoo! Small Business, and The Huffington Post, among others. Her short stories have been published in numerous literary magazines and websites. She has spoken on international stages and podcasts, and in a more behind-the-scenes capacity Elisa has organized a number of similar events, or served as a consultant to curate the speaking content and roster.
Alongside her colleagues at CYC, she has edited for or worked with writers like Jenny Blake, Taylor Pearson, Jodi Ettenberg, Bob Gower, Alexandra Jamieson, Chris Guillebeau, Jessica Malnik -- and brands like Eventbrite, Side Hustle School, Foster, The Ready, and more.
"Writing and creating are exhausting in a very different way, in that they are a source of joy and expression, mixed with a constant barrage of criticism and doubt. I know what it's like to sit down and have to write because there are stories inside you that are bursting to get out, and it feels painful trying to squish them in. I guess, most importantly, know you aren't alone here."
Just a little more From Our Writers...
Her advice and counsel as an editor has proven invaluable as she has a deep understanding of both the business implications of content as well as what makes good writing in the first place. Since we started working together, my brand presence has increased by an order of magnitude.
Taylor Pearson
Author, Principal at Mutiny Fund
CYC’s editing was the key turning factor in an extremely important breaking point for my business. They helped me to present my ideas in precisely the right way, and while they made everything sound way more professional, they also preserved my ideas in a way that I could still identify with.
Simon Payne
Entrepreneur, PHotojournalist
Due to the nature of this currently reduced offer, we request that anyone signing up commits to The Essayist's Edge for 6 months. This will not only give you the space to focus on your writing craft, it will also allow you to get into a habit and schedule of regular writing and sharing - if publishing your writing is a goal. If you choose to stay on after the initial 6 months, your rate will remain the same! Editing services in the first month may vary, depending on how long it takes to set up initial documents and processes.
Important Manuscript Note: If you are working on a manuscript and would like to submit chapters or section weekly using this service, please contact us before purchase, to make sure the process is going to be right for your final draft.