“Courtney took a scattered, 400 plus-page blog and helped me craft it into a clear, relevant, 30-page sample of essays on family, self, and culture-clash. When I needed reining in on long, over-reaching prose, Courtney reined. When I needed direction on theme, narration, and focus of voice, Courtney was my compass. And when I thought I could edit no more, she proved otherwise — gently, necessarily, and expertly. Courtney’s keen eye, boundless efforts, and writing expertise not only helped me stay true to my voice; they cemented it and made it lasting.” ~Samantha Tucker , Graduate Student and Teacher