Work with Me

Writing can be a lonely pursuit…but it doesn’t have to be. As your trusted partner in prose, I can help you gain clarity and confidence about your work through thoughtful critique and expert submission guidance and support.

Get Feedback from Me

Written Critique

Find out what’s working well in your piece and what you still need to focus on to make your next draft stronger. Receive written comments, edits, and suggestions directly in the document.

  • 1 piece of flash fiction or nonfiction (max: 1,000 words): $50

  • 1 piece of short fiction or nonfiction (max: 6,000 words): $125

  • Please contact me for pricing on longer work

Written Critique w/ 20-Minute Video Chat

You’ll receive the same feedback as the written critique option above, plus a 20-minute video chat with me to discuss the feedback in more depth and ask me any questions you may have.

  • 1 piece of flash fiction or nonfiction (max: 1,000 words): $75

  • 1 piece of short fiction or nonfiction (max: 6,000 words): $150

  • Please contact me for pricing on longer work

Submit with Me

Literary Magazine Recommendations

Not sure which literary magazines you should send your work to? I’ll read your piece, do the research, and offer recommendations of where you should submit to.

  • One-time reading fee (per piece): $40

  • 5 literary magazine submissions: $125

  • 10 literary magazine submissions: $250

Literary Magazine Submissions

Feeling overwhelmed by the submission process? Short on time and energy to get your work out there? I can help by researching literary magazines for you and submitting your work on your behalf.

  • One-time reading fee (per piece): $40

  • 5 literary magazine submissions: $250

  • 10 literary magazine submissions: $500

Consult with Me

One-on-One Coaching

If you could use help with a mix of things (feedback/critique, cover letter/bio, lit mag recommendations, and/or lit mag submissions), this may be your best option. Utilize me for whatever you need help with for a set number of hours of my time.

  • 5 hours: $450

  • 10 hours: $900

Testimonials

  • “Janelle is an exceptional and truly one-of-a-kind editor whose influence on my work has been transformative. She played an essential role in shaping the final vision of many of my short stories, combining deep respect for my unique voice with a clear and balanced editing style that made it easy for me to revise and meet the requirements of literary publishing. I especially appreciated her expert guidance in selecting the ideal magazines for submission—she helped me reduce my fear of rejection and inspired me to share my work with a greater focus and purpose. Thanks to her unwavering, compassionate support, I have grown into a far stronger, more assured, and deeply motivated writer.”

    — U.J. Meena

  • “I first met Janelle when I took her class on how to submit work to literary magazines. I was so impressed with the class (which clarified the whole submission process) and with Janelle, that I decided to work with her to polish my essays and figure out where to send them. I’m so glad I did! She’s a terrific editor—her feedback and insights have made my work sharper and deeper—she’s given me excellent recommendations on where to submit my work, and she’s supportive in every way. I am grateful to have found her.”

    — Valerie Georgoulakos

  • “Janelle was my teacher at The Writers Studio and taking her class taught me how to submit my work. Because of her insights, I went from having one small zine publication to many published pieces in online literary journals and magazines!”

    — Caitlin Myers (cemwrites.com)

  • “Since taking your ‘How to Submit Work’ class, I’ve been able to place 25 pieces of poetry and prose with various literary journals. Thank you, I couldn’t have done it without what you taught us.”

    — Veronica Bettencourt

  • “By the end of the ‘How to Submit Work’ course, I had all the practical tools I needed to start submitting work, and I understood how literary magazines function from an editor’s perspective. Nine months later, I’ve had nine poems and essays accepted for publication, and my first work of fiction has been shortlisted. One of those poems was nominated for a 2025 Pushcart Prize. I now have a publication CV: something that seemed out of reach at this time last year. With a history of publication, I’ve been able to apply for residencies and fellowships and have recently been awarded a fellowship for a manuscript intensive in 2024. I feel like my writing career is underway. Thoroughly grateful to Janelle Drumwright and The Writers Studio for this class, and I highly recommend it.”

    — Petra Chambers-Sinclair