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Christa P.

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Hello, everyone! My name is Christa and I am an award-winning author of five traditionally-published novels, a developmental editor, writing mentor, and private teacher with almost 20 years experience.

I have instructed middle and high schoolers in writing and literature in home, online, and classroom settings, working with students both individually and groups. My teaching has spanned literary analysis; creative writing (fiction, non-fiction, and poetry); all aspects of narrative craft;...

Hello, everyone! My name is Christa and I am an award-winning author of five traditionally-published novels, a developmental editor, writing mentor, and private teacher with almost 20 years experience.

I have instructed middle and high schoolers in writing and literature in home, online, and classroom settings, working with students both individually and groups. My teaching has spanned literary analysis; creative writing (fiction, non-fiction, and poetry); all aspects of narrative craft; essays (personal, narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative, critical); college writing readiness; response journaling and more.

I've also worked with adults in various stages of their writing processes, from beginners who still untangling their ideas, to seasoned novelists needing a developmental editor.

Ultimately, I believe we can all be better writers. My task is to help each of my students or clients move forward in their writing while give them the tools and knowledge to reach their goals.

B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies (Concentration in Biology/Medical Humanities), SUNY Empire State College
M.F.A. Writing and Literature, Bennington Writing Seminars/Bennington College


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SUNY Empire State College
IDS, Med. Humanities
Bennington College/Benninton Writing Seminars
Masters

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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I have written and traditionally-published five novels, all which won/were nominated for prestigious industry awards. I have also been teaching creative writing privately-tutoring, homeschool co-ops, writers' conferences and retreats, and to editorial clients-for almost 20 years. Currently completing an MFA in Writing and Literature from Bennington College/Bennington Writing Seminars (graduation June 2026).
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I am a published novelist and developmental editor who has taught middle- and high-school writing in public and private settings-tutoring, homeschool co-ops, school events-for almost 20 years. Essay writing has been an important part of my curricula and a vital tool for students to learn. Students are taught basic (five-paragraph essays) to advanced (10 page critical essays), and given the tools needed to develop their skills more deeply.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I have published five novels, work as a developmental editor, and have guided authors for the past 10+ years through one-on-one mentoring, writers' conferences and seminars, and various other teaching outlets. I also have privately taught writing, including fiction, to middle- and high-school students for almost 20 years. MFA from Bennington College, expected graduation June 2026.
Literature
Writing
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