What Your Words Can Become — Writing Guidance by Anna Purves
Your story deserves
to be told well.
I work with aspiring writers as well as people who rarely write. Whichever one you are, I help you find the heart of your story and how to tell it in the best way.
How I can help
The work we do together
Writing Coach
Do you have a full or partial manuscript? Is it fiction or memoir? Either way, I can give you thoughtful feedback on structure, characters, and immediacy, as well as writing craft and development guidance, so you can take your story all the way.
Learn more →Manuscript Editor
Do you have a full or partial manuscript? Is it fiction or memoir? Either way, I can give you thoughtful feedback on structure, characters, and immediacy, as well as writing craft and development guidance, so you can take your story all the way.
Learn more →Manuscript Review
A focused assessment of your manuscript's strengths and the key areas to develop. Ideal for writers who want a clear map before they revise — without a full developmental edit.
Learn more →About Anna
As a long-time writer and professor, I have helped people of many ages find their voice, push past their hesitations, and express themselves with impact and authenticity. I can help you find you and the words you need — whether on a professional or on a deeply personal level.
Sooner or later everyone needs to write about themselves. Why not now?
What writers say
Stories of transformation
This has been a most instructive course. Anna is an amazing teacher and helped my writing to improve substantially in just six weeks. Thank you Anna.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the memoir writing class with Anna and look forward to taking another series. This was my first attempt at writing personal pieces, and it feels like a great adventure. She builds my confidence and gently guides me by asking me the questions I am learning to ask myself.
The Creative Nonfiction course with Anna Purves helped me shift from years of professional writing to personal storytelling. Through sensory-based prompts, I began unearthing memories waiting to be acknowledged. The poetry and short readings deepened my understanding of voice, structure, and dialogue. I left class feeling inspired to find the courage to share what I need to say.
As a lifelong writing devotee, and workshop aficionado, I found Anna's classes packed with inspiration, and surprising creative challenges that really helped breakthrough my recent writer's block! I can feel the difference in my writing!
Your words and guidance have allowed me to see that writing can be a way of expressing my power.
Just read my son's final portfolio. I can only say that you did magnificent work inspiring his writing.
Working with you helped me to know myself better. Now I'm more confident of who I am.
Thank you for what you have done for me and my craft.
Ready to write your story?
Dynamic writing workshops. One-on-one editing and shaping of your manuscript, family history, work presentation, or celebration speech. Schedule a free phone call to discuss how we can work together.