Classroom Instruction

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The isolated writer is a myth, a dead trope. Get the support you need to become unstuck, achieve clarity on what you have written, and strengthen the belief that you can complete your manuscript.

I have consulted and edited on 80 novels across 16 years. Offering editorial consultation, developmental edits, and comprehensive line editing, supported by in-depth written feedback and personal, constructive follow-up conversations. My goal is to ensure you can use my input to advance and grow not only this project but your every one after it.

I've been teaching writing courses and leading workshops since 2009, first in Minneapolis, with the legendary and beloved Loft Literary Center; and in the charming garment district since 2013 with the equally distinguished Gotham Writers Workshop..

My teaching is informed by my background in educational publishing, writing and editing material of all kinds for industry leaders Pearson Education . Benchmark Education, and The College Board.

Other Creds

Hamish Hamilton, an imprint of Penguin Books UK, now Penguin Random House UK, published Obler's first novel, Javascotia. It was acquired by Judy Moir, formerly of the esteemed Canongate Books.

His short fiction has been published in The Evansville Review, Qwerty, Cottonwood, Puerto Del Sol, Belle Ombre, and a few others. Short nonfiction, in Electric Literature, Long Reads and a few others.

With Sam Osterhout, Obler cohosted The Literary Salon, Kingston, New York, part of the O+Positive Festival. He has been a guest on Holistic Life Navigation Podcast, and participated in TMI Project story slams.

In hindsight, rather than drinking beers with Becca in Queens the night before this interview, I might have got a haircut and a new suit. The author at Strand Bookstore's rare book room, level 2, 828 Broadway, New York City. ∯

With a background in ELA assessment and instruction, editor Benjamin Obler supports novelists, memoirists, and other writers through editorial assessment and guided instruction. ∯