"Wendy has completely changed my experience with all aspects of writing. She pulled creativity out of me I had no idea existed.”
— Dan Schwartz,
Chappaqua, New York
welcome!
Wordcraft is a writing and learning studio where all sorts of writers of all ages explore, grow, create, and crush specific goals; where students receive expert educational, college essay & application coaching; and where workplace teams & talent fuel their connectivity, creativity, and productivity.
Our 4 Branches:
Writers & Thinkers | Workplace | College | Storied Lives
Our mission?
To foster the spirit and skills needed to be life-long writers & storytellers, confident in tackling any written task or project. Drawing on our experiences in the worlds of education and the creative, performing, and literary arts, we have a process-based approach that is personal, creative, compassionate, and direct.
Our belief?
More and more research highlights the invaluable impact of writing. Finding your stories, exploring your thoughts, and developing the skills, craft & confidence to tell them well remain keys to connection, compassion, motivation & success – educational, professional, personal, and creative.
No matter your goal, Wordcraft has a place for you. Let's do this.
FALL 2024
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Wordcraft College
Essay & Application Coaching, Class '25 & '26
Contact us to discuss how we can support you and your college-bound student. >
College Essay LAB >
Writers & Thinkers
Fall Writing | adults >
One-on-One Coaching & Tutoring | Teens & Adults. >
Workplace Storytellers
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Manuscript & Project Coaching
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Bespoke Experiences & A Storied Life
Spaces limited for each program.
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| No matter your writing goals, remember:
You've Got This.
Wendy Fried, owner
Tackle your essays with confidence, authenticity & originality. Navigate the college application process with joy & direction.
Teen & Adult | All levels Explore, create, reflect, build skill, connect. Wordcraft workshops celebrate the power of writing, storytelling, voice, language, sharing, feedback, and revision.
Personalized programs for teens struggling with the writing process, writer's anxiety, or specific skills, OR for students searching for opportunities to explore their interest in writing.
Write that book, seek creative coaching or developmental editing on a project, improve your writing skills, explore your stories, connect with other writers & creatives.
Wordcraft comes to you with The College LAB, a multi-faceted, onsite, college consulting program that aims to bring joy, empowerment, and healthy balance to your school's successful college process.
Sharpen your team's writing, storytelling, empathy & interpersonal skills. Words matter. Help your talent use them well.
Whether through our bespoke storytelling salons, private memoir experiences, or obituary & eulogy writing services, we'll help you explore and celebrate the stories of those engaged in life or those who have passed.
Students arrive to Wordcraft from New York's Metropolitan area, including New York City and Westchester County, as well as those beaming in from states across the country, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico. Make time to move forward with your words and join us.
"I learned to write by writing."
-Neil Gaiman
