Gilliam Writers Group - Brooklyn, New York

Emily Fernandez

I really can't say enough nice things about Dave O'Neill + Gilliam. After taking a year off of my dissertation, I knew that I needed accountability and writing support. I reached out to Gilliam and had an intake call with Brady. He was incredibly kind and he listened carefully to what I was looking for. He paired me with Dave O'Neill.

I have no writing training outside of academia and I was anxious about getting started as my dissertation topic is very close to my heart. Dave approached my topic with great curiosity and sensitivity. He diagnosed my avoidance and came up with a plan on how to best use our time together. Dave brings both care and his expertise into coaching and breaks it down in the most accessible way.

Tavonna Miller

I highly recommend that you work with Gilliam Writer's Group if you are looking to transform your writing and to keep up a writing routine! I have been working with Ryan Lawrence and have watched my writing come a distance. I also appreciate that we can analyze some of my favorite writers' works to find what works about them for me. This service really means a lot to me! Highly recommend!

Everett Foney

The Gilliam Writers Group is an excellent service. They are currently helping me ghostwrite a project for a high profile client. Through this coaching, I am learning how to write in celebrity voice vs my voice. Additionally, I appreciate the hands on tutoring in developing a memoir. I highly recommend this service if you are interested in becoming a published author. Jovon is an excellent tutor and her training in the publishing and writing industry has been beneficial to mastering the skill need for my book completion.

Dharushana Muthulingam

This is an incredible resource and I still can't believe it exists. I worked with David O'Neill initially in a class, then got to work with him as a writing coach-teacher through Gilliam and its kind of astonishing. Dave is an experienced and accomplished writer and editor; he has a sense of the landscape and takes teaching as seriously as he does writing and editing. All this care really comes through in his work. I came previously from science/med academia, but found it hard to develop one's writing seriously outside of formal institutions; most people cannot access this while also trying to make a living and attend to care responsibilities. But working with Dave has really facilitated my growth as a writer at a steady pace: in craft, pitching, building a practice, building a body of work, as well as navigating career development and material realities of freelancing. Over this time, I have been able to publish pieces, attend workshops, draft my book proposal, and develop my confidence and writing voice. Highly recommend!

Aaron Mosmeyer

I have been working with Gilliam Writers Group for about 8 months, specifically with Joshua Barnett. Joshua has been he guiding me to become a stronger writer and get my novel to a more professional level. If you have a novel or story idea you want to get off the ground, I highly recommend Gilliam Writers Group!

Morgan Sears

It has been such a pleasure to work with Donna V. over the last six months. She has been a crucial part of my writing improvement for my job. I am thankful that I found Gilliam Writers Group and that they paired me with such a smart, kind, and insightful tutor.

Jung Choi

My high school son has benefited tremendously from coaching from Gilliam Writers Group. He is currently working with Ryan Lawrence and has really grown his love for writing as a result of working with him. He previously worked with Liz who was great as well.

wendy green

Huge thanks to the Gillian Writers Group for matching my son with Tadeh—it was the perfect fit from the start! My son had been struggling with foundational writing skills, which made him anxious about English and other writing-heavy subjects. Despite having great teachers, no one had been able to unlock his potential—until Tadeh.
Over the past year, my son has gone from failing these classes to earning A’s and B’s. His teachers have noticed the transformation, and his self-esteem and confidence have soared. Tadeh is calming and makes writing interesting and fun. The difference with Tadeh is his teaching style his patience and empathy-he is a gifted teacher.
The Gillian Writers Group and Tadeh have not only changed my son’s academic profile but also his outlook on learning. We are so grateful for this incredible impact!