About
Marcelle has worked with dozens of writers and authors as a teacher, coach, editor and publisher. Her writing has been published in numerous anthologies and magazines including Blended: Writers on the Stepfamily Experience (Seal Press), New York Times, Eating Well, and The Story on NPR. She is the author of An Iridescent Life: Essays on Motherhood.
Marcelle is the former owner, Editor-in-Chief, and Publisher of Brain, Child: The Magazine for Thinking Mothers and founder of Brain Teen: The Magazine for Thinking Parents. In 2020, both publications merged with Creative Nonfiction magazine. She is the creative director at Marcelle Ink, a boutique consulting firm.
Marcelle has an MFA from New York University and a BA in Creative Studies. She lives in Vermont with her husband Eric and is the mother of five young adults.
Aline Weiller
"Marcelle identifies ways to improve your writing and encourages you to write the story you want to write."
Anya Liftig
"Marcelle knows how to shape and structure a story...she's the rare writing coach who draws out the hidden rhythms and patterns in the prose."
Kelly Cervantes
"Working with Marcelle on my manuscript was like having a customized Master's class
in writing and editing."
Mary Ann Palmer
"Marcelle brings out the best in each writer. If you want to learn to write, improve your writing, or publish your work, call Marcelle.”
My Philosophy
• I meet you wherever you are in your writing journey
• I teach writing skills using your writing so they can be understood and developed in
context
• I support setting objectives, scheduling time, and being accountable in order to reach specific goals
• I develop “in-context” prompts, creative practices and “jumps” based on your writing as a way to develop characters, find new angles etc.
• I offer narrative/expressive art techniques to recall and write through difficult memories, or explore, define and develop themes in your work
• I tailor every recommendation, resource and plan for each writer individually