Hillside Writing

Hillside Writing offers Creative Mentoring for students in grades seven and up and for adult writers working on creative projects. It also offers college-application writing support through The Uncommon Essay Discovery + 4 weeks, The Draft Intensive, Exploration Sessions, E-Feedback, The Supplements, and The Transfer Essay, along with Schools and Groups for talks and workshops on the college-app essay.

Programs

• Creative Mentoring — students in grades seven and up · Project-based coaching for students in grades seven and up.
• Creative Mentoring — adult writers · Coaching for adult writers at work on creative projects.
• The Uncommon Essay Discovery + 4 weeks — college applicants · Comprehensive course for the main essay.
• The Draft Intensive — college applicants · Improve a completed essay draft.
• Exploration Sessions — college applicants · Consultations for exploration or revision.
• E-Feedback — college applicants · Asynchronous feedback on drafting.
• The Supplements — college applicants · Plan and draft college-specific essays.
• The Transfer Essay — college applicants · Exploratory program for the transfer essay.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old

About the provider

Hillside Writing says, "We help student and adult writers to discover and tell their authentic stories." The mission statement also says it teaches skills and inspiring insights and builds relationships through which writers find and refine their voices.

• Schools and Groups — Talks and workshops on the college-app essay.

What families say

“Thank you for all of your help, wisdom, and gentle patience during the college-app writing process. We couldn't have made it through without you!” — Parent and Student, Corte Madera, CA

Last updated August 20, 2026.