Professional Writer with 20+ Years of Experience

Kerri W.

I am a science writer with more than 20 years of experience, writing primarily about medicine. With degrees in both journalism and chemistry, my expertise is in translating complex information into clean language that is understandable for any given audience.

I want to share my love of writing with students. My approach is about building a toolkit — the core skills you can use for any kind of writing, whether it’s a school essay, a college admission essay, a research paper, or even a business report. Once you know how to tackle a writing project step by step, it stops being intimidating and starts feeling manageable. I work with students on brainstorming, structure, flow, and revision, with a focus on developing confidence and independence.
For admission essays, my go-to advice is simple: write what you know, write from the heart, and then polish it. I emphasize that revision isn’t punishment: every red mark is progress toward a better grade, a sharper admissions essay, or a tight and rigorous research paper. I want my students not only to succeed in the moment but to carry those skills into every writing challenge ahead.

I've been fortunate enough to have mentored many young writers in my career. Each success of their's is a great feeling. I tutored history at the University of Maryland and taught a weekly recitation class for chemistry at the University of Alabama - Birmingham.

History? I've always loved it ... simple as that.

I am now a freelance writer, which gives me a great deal of flexibility. I'm always connected, so you can expect a quick response. I'm happy to do 15-minute session to learn what your goal is, where you're struggling, and can offer some quick insight into how to improve.