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Workshops

Seasons come and seasons go — don’t let another one slip by without adding to your Writing Box. Birch Bark Editing offers workshops and classes from flash to joys to nonfiction, and we’re always adding to our repertoire. Don’t see what you need? Email us at BirchBarkEditing@gmail.com.


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Coaching

As the seasons change and light lingers longer, we yearn for conversation and inspiration. We’re here for you, eager to to talk about your writing hopes, dreams, and plans. No job too small, no project too large. We’ve got time and energy, and we want to invest in the power of your words. Start the conversation with us at BirchBarkEditing@gmail.com.

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Editing

We’ll work with you to take your writing to the next level with developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading. We’ll review your work at any stage of your writing process, and depending on your needs, we’ll provide feedback from content to commas. We’ve worked with NYC publishers and indie presses, magazines and journals, and emerging and established writers. Email us at BirchBarkEditing@gmail.com for more information.


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Testimonials
Suzanne Bjornson, writer

Suzanne Bjornson

Max can truly polish any writing piece and will work with you with fantastic feedback in order to get your piece where it needs to be.

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Alisa Stein, writer

Alisa Stein

I can not say enough amazing things about Max’s abilities and the work ethics she both uses and instilled in me. —Alisa Stein

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Jean Hey

Jean Hey

Cat brings to her role a keen eye, a big heart, and a level of dedication rarely seen.

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Ruth Edgett, Author, A Watch in the Night

Ruth Edgett, Author, A Watch in the Night

Cat and Max at Birch Bark are much more than two astute editors who help me navigate the publishing world, they are my writing mentors and indefatigable cheerleaders--and they've made me part of a whole new network of high-caliber writers.

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Diane Lefer, Author, Out of Place,

Diane Lefer, Author, Out of Place

I knew and respected Cat Parnell from her days as editor of Consequence. When I heard she and Maxie were launching Birch Bark Editing, I asked if they would consider adding publicity to their services. I am so grateful …

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Askold Melnyczuk, Writer, Editor Arrowsmith Press

Askold Melnyczuk, Writer, Editor Arrowsmith Press

One of Boston’s essential women of letters, Cat Parnell writes stories that bite you where it hurts. Her essays and fiction are fearless, funny, and unforgettable. Among writers who’ve worked with her, her meticulous and devoted labor as an editor is already the stuff of legend.

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Carissa Halston, Writer

Carissa Halston, Writer

Every time I work with Catherine Parnell, she raises the bar. She works tirelessly and efficiently to emphasize the collaborative nature of an editor-writer relationship. When I was fortunate enough to have her edit my work, I felt secure in knowing she would maintain the integrity of my narrative while streamlining the language …

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MaxieJane Frazier, Grad Student Evaluations



Maxie Jane Frazier, Grad Student Evaluations

Student 1: What can you say about a professor that has had such an extraordinary impact on your student life? Dr. Max is inspirational. She has made me a better writer and student by pushing me to think deeper. She has sculpted this course ….

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Denise Pappas, Writer

Denise Pappas, Writer

It was my good fortune to meet Catherine Parnell. As my editor, Catherine shaped this biography with astute observations, patient diplomacy, and top-notch publishing expertise. Denise Pappas

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Ciaran Cooper, Writer

Ciaran Cooper, Writer

Working with Catherine Parnell of Birchbark Editing has been an absolute pleasure. I presented to her a collection of linked stories…

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