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Planning

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Writing

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Editing

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About Serin

Serin’s experience and how she can help you. MHC WRITING PROGRAM, UMASS WRITING PROGRAM, PRIVATE CLIENTS. ADD IN TESTIMONIALS FROM UMASS PROGRAM AND OTHER STUDENTS. 

“Program Kick-Off.” University of Massachusetts Economics Writing Program, Amherst, MA, May 2025.

“Looking Back and Looking Ahead.” University of Massachusetts Economics Writing Program, Amherst, MA, May 2025.

“Workshopping in and through the Research Process.” University of Massachusetts Economics Writing Program, Amherst, MA, April 2025.

“Practicing Strategies and Garnering Insights.” University of Massachusetts Economics Writing Program, Amherst, MA, April 2025.

“Establishing Voice and Navigating Difficulties.” University of Massachusetts Economics Writing Program, Amherst, MA, March 2025.

“Planning, Accountability, and Voice.” University of Massachusetts Economics Writing Program, Amherst, MA, February 2025.

“Getting Started: Building Community, Planning, and Online Writing Group.” University of Massachusetts Economics Writing Program, Amherst, MA, February 2025.

“Wrap-up Workshop,” with Cathy Luna. Fall 2023 Writing Program, Mount Holyoke College, January 2024.

“Your Next Chapter: Creating your Associate Professor Faculty Development Plan,” with Cathy Luna. Office of Faculty Development Workshop, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, October 2023.

“Planning your Semester Research and Writing,” with Cathy Luna. Fall 2023 Writing Program, Mount Holyoke College, August 2023.

“What Works for You? Strategies for Planning and Accomplishing Research and Writing During the Semester” with Cathy Luna. January Writing Retreat, Mount Holyoke College, January 2023.

What people are saying about working with Serin

I couldn't have asked for a better writing coach than Professor Houston. She was instrumental at every stage of my thesis writing process - from brainstorming, right to putting the final touches on the work. I appreciated her faith in my ideas for the project when I first approached her with them, even though I hadn't quite made head or tail of them yet. She kept an open mind towards my ideas the whole time and asked really good questions to nudge me into refining and translating those ideas into words. Then when I had the words on the page, she offered insightful guidance to help me communicate my ideas as best I could. I heartily recommend her as a partner for any writing project!
Edith Amoafoa-Smart
Edith Amoafoa-Smart2019 Summa Cum Laude graduate in International Relations from Mount Holyoke College
Beyond learning a great deal about organization, structure, clarity, and coherence in writing, having Serin Houston as my thesis mentor helped me understand writing as a continuous reflective exercise. Since working with her, I always think of writing as a rich and multidimensional process in which conceptualizing, questioning, and analyzing my own ideas is as equally important as putting words on paper. I deeply valued her emphasis on making sure my voice stood out in my writing as well as her great attention to detail and word choice. In addition to being an open book for strategies and practices for every step of the writing process, Houston is mindful about goal-setting and cares immensely about ensuring one’s health and wellbeing. This was key to my success during my thesis experience, and for that, I am eternally grateful.
Carola Oliveras Rodríguez
Carola Oliveras Rodríguez2022 Summa Cum Laude graduate in Geography from Mount Holyoke College
Professor Serin Houston was an invaluable resource for me as I researched and wrote my senior independent study. Although already mentoring a full group of thesis students, she graciously took me on as an addition. Serin provided astute, insightful feedback on my research methods and writing, and guidance on crafting a compelling narrative. Throughout the journey (which it was, at times), Serin was steadfastly supportive and encouraging. I am confident that my study and final paper were vastly improved by her mentorship. I was proud of the final product and have continued to use my independent study as a professional writing sample. Working with Serin was a positive, inspiring, and collaborative process - she would make an excellent coach for anyone looking for support on their writing.
Mira Atherton
Mira AthertonClass of 2016 at Mount Holyoke College
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