Sue Hacking

Sue Hacking is an extraordinary writing coach. During her tutelage, I transformed from a writer to a poet. I spontaneously read one of my poets to Sue, and her response was, “You are a poet; that is where your energy is.” Much to my surprise, she was correct. I found my voice and planted my flag. My self-confidence soared. She will always be my ‘Writing Changemaster.' Truly a GOD sighting or some may say a miracle.

I highly recommend Sue Hacking, the writing coach. She is not only clear and concise in her verbal skills but her written comments are right on and understandable.

Sue is an awesome writing coach. She was present and listened with the ears of her heart. Working with Sue has been a turning point in my writing career. As a person new to creative narrative I was fragile and vulnerable but bold. Hiring Sue as a writing coach was BOLD but one of my best decision in 2024. My writing has improved as well as my confidence. I do also want to thank THE WRITE PRACTICE for all your hard work to help us writers become better with our writing craft and to open our hearts and minds wider. THX

Sue Hacking is an exceptionally experienced writing coach. She continues to amaze me with how she zeroed in on the help I need to make my writing clearer and more understandable. I am grateful for her writing knowledge and ability to share so generously. I value her suggestions.

It's evident that Sue loves memoirs! And, she loves working with budding memoirists. I found her to be caring, and her suggestions to be helpful. She helped me to properly classify my memoir, and discussed concepts that I would not have considered.

Sue Hacking is an outstanding writing coach because she listens with her eyes, ears, and heart. As a beginner writer, I have much to learn, starting with the basics, such as English Grammar, Composition, and word processing. So, the learning curve has been steep. Sue understood where I was developmentally and met me at the starting gate. I can be me with Sue. I don't have to be perfect (as if I could). I look forward to her feedback and then deep-diving into the fun of revising. I am grateful for Sue's time, talent, and willingness to spend time with me. One of my writing goals is to be a better writer and Sue is helping me towards that goal. Just Keep Writing. Anna Christine

Sue is an excellent teacher and a good listener. Her feedback is direct and helpful. I know I can always go back to Sue with questions. As a new creative nonfiction writer, I hope there is potential inside of me. Sue would not be putting time, energy, or knowledge into helping me if she didn't believe I had potential. She would say, “Maybe being a sailor would be a better use of your time.”

Sue Hacking is a fantastic writing coach who will tackle the tough stuff I must face as an underdeveloped writer! She does not shy away from “I tip my head” when I read that! I felt embarrassed, as if I had done something wrong, but a millisecond later, I opened my hands, heart, and brain and wanted more of her expertise. (Please don't focus on my feelings—I'm a retired psychologist and love exploring my reaction to the world.)

I'm back to evaluating Sue Hacking as my writing coach. I needed to know a little more about her, so I purchased Take A Walk—Seattle, which she published from 1997 to 2017. Personally, I think we have a lot in common, as my parents are from Seattle. You most likely want me to stay professional rather than personal, but the personal is essential. Enuf.

This will address your question: How did it go with Sue Hacking? She can help me become a better writer. Over the next six months, I hired Sue to read and edit my essays. As a new, underdeveloped writer, this is a bold and courageous step for me, but it is essential. I expect to be revising and revising. I expect to get whacked around, but as Grace Paley said, it is so elegantly that being whacked once in a while is good for our souls. I know Sue will whack gently, as I've already experienced her whack and survived!

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Just Keep Writing, Anna Christine