I offer one-on-one editorial consultation on essays, opinion pieces and book projects. To get a sense of my methods and how I work with writers, consider taking my free online writing class. For a quote, please write to saraeckel [at] gmail [dot] com.

Sara is the editor I turn to when I am stuck on an essay. As a master of the form, she offers expert advice on both the big picture and at the sentence level. I can count on her to ask me the hard questions that help me go deeper on a piece and figure out what I am really trying to say. — Alyson Pomerantz

Thanks to Sara’s incredible feedback and edits on my personal essay, I was able to get it published in The Washington Post’s The Lily! All of her suggestions were spot on and helped me take my writing to the next level. She made the process smooth and enjoyable and I’m truly appreciative of her insight and expertise. — Jen Wana

I worked with Sara on two personal essays, each of which had a complex structure and a sensitive storyline. Over the course of several weeks and multiple drafts, Sara provided essential guidance and detailed notes that helped me to uncover the essence and emotional truth in my writing and to find the universality in my very personal stories. I am forever grateful to have found such a skilled editor and I look forward to working with Sara again! — Heather Greer

I was blessed to have Sara edit an essay for her amazing newsletter, It’s Not Us. She breathed new life into an old piece, making it even more relevant today than when I first wrote it. Her thoughtful developmental and stylistic edits elevated the piece and she was a joy to work with. Don’t walk—run to hire her for your editorial needs! —Ofelia Brooks

I had the opportunity to have Sara as the editor for one of my essays. Her dedication to taking my writing to the next level, her responsiveness to our communication, her receptiveness to my (sometimes stubborn) opinions of how a sentence should sound, and, most of all, her skills as a seasoned editor won me over. I am looking forward to working and collaborating with her in the future. — Yi Xue

Sara is an incredible writing resource and a guiding light for creativity. She helped me shape an op-ed about the formative experience of entering the corporate world remotely for my first post-grad job. I came to her with an overwhelming amount of perspectives, emotions, and expectations vs. realities I wanted to convey, and she helped me mold my thoughts into a concise and impactful story. The finished piece was truly reflective of my experience, relatable, and interesting to all the audiences I wanted to reach. Not only is Sara passionate about storytelling, she does an amazing job at getting to know you, your goals, your story, and creating an end product that all parties are deeply satisfied with. Sara brings a refreshing perspective to every project, and working with her was such a joy. — Juliette Carey

Sara has been instrumental in helping me refine my point of view and deliver the most powerful, concise message based on a project’s objectives. I’ve worked with her in both marketing and literary projects, and what you need to know is she is so much more than an editor. As an accomplished professional writer, Sara goes right to the heart of what you want to communicate, and helps you find the most inspiring way to make the story you absolutely must tell come to life. Sara is beyond talented. — Scout Colmant