Client Reviews
“Lex is a phenomenal coach. Not only did he improve my writing, but he re-introduced me to my love of reading. He challenged me to try different formats and boosted my confidence as I found my voice. I would recommend Lex to writers at any stage of your career—whether you’re just playing around or already published. Lex will craft a program for exactly where you’re at, and coach you up from there.”
– Jaime Makepeace, former client, Minneapolis, MN
“Lex offers a strong framework for creating stories by balancing oral storytelling, visualization, and drafting. Each time we get together we read/retell, we discuss my process, and we set up a new opportunity to write for the next session. Lex understands writing process, guides with patience and charm, and gently challenges ideas and assumptions to make sure they fit the story he hears me trying to write.”
– Andy Flaherty, current client, Chicago, IL
“Lex is a thorough and dedicated coach. He tunes into your writing style and supports growth in an individualized fashion. Affirming and encouraging throughout. I highly recommend him because he doesn't get in the way of your creativity but merges his skill, insights, and experiences with how you want to roll as a writer.”
– Shawn Smith, former client, Milwaukee, WI
Acclaim for my fiction
“Lex's writing is forever beautiful and tragic like a child watching an airplane explode 30,000 feet away in a baby blue sky.”
— Seth Johnson, author of The Things We Do for Women
“Lex is a master at ambiance and casual pain and wryness.”
— Lindsay Hunter, author of Ugly Girls, Eat Only When You're Hungry, and Don’t Kiss Me
“His attention to aesthetics and clarity is evident in everything Lex creates.”
— Denton Loving, author of Crimes Against Birds and Tamp