Colleen McKee: Writing and Editing Services



Colleen McKee, MFA. I am a tutor, teacher, editor, proofreader, and creative writer.

Check out my new website and please feel free to reach out directly via email at misscolleenmckee@yahoo.com or call 314.898.8289.


Education: MFA, Creative Writing, University of Missouri-St. Louis

BA, Literature and Language, Webster University, Vienna and St. Louis

Tutoring/Teaching Experience: Twenty years as a tutor and classroom teacher of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as tech workers and businesspeople. Have worked extensively with international students and native speakers of English, as well as students who are neuroatypical and/or have learning or physical disabilities. I’m experienced as an on-site and online teacher and tutor. Have tutored in creative writing, business writing, composition, English as a second language, grammar, speaking and listening/presentation skills, literature, art history, architecture/interior design, and architectural history.

Editing/Proofreading/Writing Experience: Co-edited a book about health care; award-winning author of five books of memoir, fiction, and poetry. Have also worked as an editor and writer for The Saint Louis Art Museum writing and editing educational materials and museum records. Have done freelance editing and proofreading for a wide variety of clients including academics, novelists, memoir writers, poets, artists, and businesspeople.

Editing and/or proofreading rates: Usually $4 a page, but it could be more or less depending on the level of complexity. By editing, I mean issues of content, style, persuasiveness, word choice, structure, etc. By proofreading, I mean correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, citations/formatting. Free phone/video call consultation available. For longer jobs, it is also possible for me to edit a short section of the manuscript first so that clients may get a sense of the quality of my services.

Private lessons or tutoring rates: Individual and business rates--please email me at colleenbethmckee@gmail.com for information. Free phone/video call consultation available. Can tutor in English, including English as a second language, creative writing, business writing/business communication, composition, grammar; speaking and listening, speeches and presentations; art and architectural history; and women and gender studies. My fee includes preparing and reviewing light homework assignments. If students or their parents request a substantial amount of homework, we can negotiate the price for me to prepare and review more. I can tutor through Zoom (preferred) or other online media. Students may email me homework and questions, or text me with questions in between classes.

Resume/curriculum vitae/references available upon request.

Payment available through Venmo, Zelle, or personal check. Paypal is available for international students/clients.

I genuinely enjoy helping people of all ages become better communicators! Please feel free to write or call with any questions: misscolleenmckee@yahoo.com

What clients and students have to say:

"It was a helpful and educational experience" (Ralph, novelist).

"I always feel energized after our sessions. Thanks for all of your lessons that inspire me to write." (Masha, student).