Stories that matter.

I help people tell stories of their lives.

Hi, I’m Geoff.

My name is Geoff Decker and I’m an award-winning education journalist with nearly 20 years of professional writing experience.

I specialize in helping people tell stories. I help students write great undergraduate admissions essays and graduate school personal statements. I help professionals write impactful cover letters and website bios. I help family elders unlock memories and share wisdom with the next generation.

What kind of story do you want to tell?

‘A fun and easy way to capture their stories.’

Your Family’s Personal Journalist

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, anniversaries! Give the one-of-a-kind gift of stories. From oral histories and print books to multimedia audio slideshows, I’ll turn our interviews into engaging and accessible stories. Contact me if you’re interested.

Client Testimonial

“We struggled to get our parents to write down their memories, but an interview with Geoff provided a fun and easy way to capture their stories.

His friendly manner had them laughing and enjoying the process! We are grateful for this meaningful way to preserve their voices. ”
— Susan Hrach and Family

College Essay Coaching

My interview-based coaching approach reduces anxiety and gets you talking about things you care about. Watch this video to learn more.

Parent Testimonial

“As her parent I couldn’t give her the help she needed to find her voice. She needed to find her own way of communicating who she is and what matters to her in this process. Yes, she got into her first-choice college, but the boost to her confidence you gave her will last a lifetime 🩷”

- Amanda Kocon

How it works

  • Interviewing

    We get you talking about yourself and your aspirations.

  • Essay Building

    We turn your spoken words into detailed college essay outlines.

  • Virtual Coaching

    I provide 1:1 coaching and editing services to take your essay to new heights.

Contact me.

Better than I ever could’ve imagined. Geoff has a wonderful way to give constructive criticism throughout the college writing process. In a situation where students are opening their hearts and putting it on paper for admissions officers to read Geoff has a way of prodding further introspection to find the root of the students values and encouraging that inclusion in the work the student is creating. More than all of that he truly listens. Every time my student got off a call she would be positive and up beat and dare I say excited to tackle the next draft. A heartfelt THANK YOU Geoff. And on top of all of that he was easy to work with even given the 3 hour time difference from east coast to west coast!

– Mary Bohrer

“Better than I ever could’ve imagined.”

Student Testimonials

  • “Last night, I received a decision, and I got in!! You were one of the first people outside my family I wanted to tell because, Geoff, I am not sure I would have done it without you. Your help turned my story from good to great. Thank you, thank you thank you!"

    – Charlie

  • “Writing about my life in 650 words seemed overwhelming, but Geoff was there to guide me through every step. From the interviews to the carefully crafted transcription, I had a better sense of how I wanted to present myself to admissions."

    – Sylvia

  • Geoff helped me take my essay to new heights and his generosity is unmatched. Throughout the process, he constantly reached out with new ideas and assets to help me.

    – Jailyn

  • "Talking to Geoff was a totally new experience. He asked the right questions and just talking got the cogs spinning. I really think my essay is what got me in."

    – William

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