about

Hi, I’m Kells! I’m a writer and photographer living in central Oregon. My journalism has appeared in The New York Times, Bustle, Fortune, and others. On the brand side, I regularly work with Peloton, Calm, and Equinox.

My short fiction has been shortlisted for The Masters Review Summer Short Story Award for New Writers, and I was the recipient of theOffice Fellowship in Santa Monica, California. I’m represented by Nicole Cunningham at Trellis Literary Management.

I’m the founder of earth to kells, a creative consultancy offering editorial services including query editing, essay writing, and pitching. I also shoot engagement and portrait photographs in my home, central Oregon.

A female lying on the floor resting their head on a pillow, smiling, and showing a peace sign close to the camera. Black and white photo.

writing studio services

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querying

Querying your novel can be stressful. (Trust me, I know!) Together, we’ll craft an action plan to identify the right agents and write a query you’re proud of, so you can feel confident when you hit send.

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essay writing + pitching

You have something to say. All you need is a way in (and, okay, a great outline). Whether you want to learn essay-writing for yourself or pitch a piece to a national publication, let’s write together.

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creative process

Being an artist starts with knowing what you’re passionate about right now. Crafting an artist statement will help you get clarity on what you want to create, so you can spend more time in the magical making.

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