Helping people tell truer stories — on the page and in public.
Writing is hard.
You don’t have to do it alone.
Hello!
My name is Matthew Frye-Castillo — a published author, professor, editor, and consultant with 15+ years of experience helping people tell their stories, sharpen their voice, and get their work out into the world.
Whether you’re working on a memoir, applying to grad school, revising your novel, pitching a personal essay, or staring down a deadline with a blinking cursor, I’m here to help.
Services
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Ideal for: professors, job applicants, early-career academics, grant seekers
Personal statements, artist statements, grant applications
CV/Resume & Cover Letter review (with attention to voice, clarity & fit)
Copyediting and proofreading academic articles for submission
Rate: $100–250/hour
→ Let’s make your work more accessible and persuasive.
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Ideal for: emerging writers, academics, public thinkers, or anyone writing about their life
Structure and story development
Feedback on tone, research, pacing, and vulnerability
Publishing strategy (submissions, Medium, agents, marketing, etc.)
Rate: $125-250/hour or custom project pricing
→ Includes editorial letter, tracked comments, and optional 1:1 Zoom
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Ideal for: self-published writers, small presses, and creatives launching a book or content series
Positioning your book or story for maximum impact
Building a promotional plan that fits your time, tone, and audience
Crafting blurbs, social posts, author bios, and elevator pitches
Guidance on media outreach, event planning, and cross-promotion
Rate: $125/hour or custom project pricing
→ I specialize in helping indie authors and small teams get seen — without selling out.
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Topics I’ve covered:
Proven strategies to motivate teams
Memoir & the ethics of storytelling
LGBTQIA+ narratives & identity
Writing for new media & GenAI
Making writing emotionally resonant & revision-ready
→ Inquire for rates & availability. I’m NYC-based but happy to Zoom into your classroom, newsroom, or boardroom.