Rosa Sophia Godshall, MFA, is a writing coach, editorial consultant, and member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. She offers manuscript evaluations, proofreading, copyediting, and developmental editing. Rosa is a multi-genre editor and writer whose focus includes history, creative nonfiction, memoir, fiction, poetry, and hybrid forms. She is the author of Many Miles (Harbor Editions) and Village of North Palm Beach: A History (Arcadia Publishing). Her work has been published in South Dakota Review, riverSedge Journal, and others. She was the recipient of the 2023 Christopher F. Kelly Award for Poetry, sponsored by the Academy of American Poets. Rosa lives in Palm Bay, Florida.

Why Hire a Writing Coach?

Whenever I work with a client, I draw from my years of experience in writing, editing, and publishing. With a customized coaching package, I can help you get clear on your goals and keep you accountable. 

• Improve your craft.
• Get honest, thorough feedback.
• Learn to manage your time in an efficient way, ensuring you make the space to write.
• Ready to send your work to publishers? I can help you get organized and craft query letters.

Let’s come up with a coaching package that works for you and your budget. Click here to learn more.

Client Testimonials

“I have participated in living history events for over fifty years. Around 2015, I gathered research to write a guidebook for re-enactors, historians, and teachers. I presented it to my friend and mentor, Rosa, at the Dade Battlefield Park while attending the annual reenactment there in 2022. With her encouragement and guidance, I began assembling my research into book-form. She did all the groundwork of organizing, editing, and placing the book on Amazon. We have just released a second edition of Seminole War-Era Clothing: Seminole, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and Civilian. Thank you, Rosa.” 

James Flaherty, author, Seminole War-Era Clothing: Seminole, U.S Army, U.S. Navy, and Civilian | Speaker | Living History Reenactor | Firelock Sutler, Owner | Marine Engineer, AA, BS, MBA | Member of Dade Battlefield Society, Seminole Wars Foundation & Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists | Morse Telegraph Club | Eagle Scout

“Rosa is a spectacular editor. I’ve written three books, and articles for the Harvard Business Review and other professional publications. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked with some excellent editors, but Rosa is unique. Her recommendations have improved both the grammar and flow of my writing. She is a writing coach who is sincerely interested in understanding your work, and she is on your team.”

Dennis Perkins, Leadership Expert | Keynote Speaker | Trusted Advisor | Executive Coach | Author | CEO | Captain, US Marine Corps

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