Diane Putzel
Expertise in writing assistance and editing
Email: putzel@umbc.edu
Phone: 410-653-6254


Writing can be a scary proposition

Writing for any academic subject can be a very frightening time. Most students dread the process. Looking at a blank sheet of paper and not knowing where to begin can turn even the best student into jello. This is especially true for college entrance essays. Knowing that such essays can be the deciding factor for a student’s acceptance to a college makes this time a very trying and frustrating experience. At DOITWRITE.net I take this experience and make it manageable. I work with students to generate ideas, put those thoughts into focus, and finally help them edit the piece of writing that is so important to their future.

I also do essay editing for those students who are still in high school and need that extra guidance in their writing.

Finally, I do the same activity for students who are in college but are struggling with their writing ability. This is all too common a problem.

I want to work with you and help you develop all you need to be a successful writer. We will make your college admittance essay a work of which you can be proud and help you relax through this very trying time. At DOITWRITE.net this is our goal and our promise.

Writing has always been hard for Matt. Diane was able to get him started and able to get him to produce a rough draft. And then with a lot of patience and help and a slew of editing Matt produced what we thought was a good piece of writing. He was able to get into the college of his choice and walked away with skills that he was able to use in all of his college writing endeavors. Diane was a lifesaver for all of us!

- The Chandler Family -

Diane has 45 years of experience as a teacher and instructor of writing

I received my BA from University of Maryland, Baltimore County and my MS from Johns Hopkins University. I taught in the public school system (Severna Park Senior High in Anne Arundel County) for 8 years. I then taught at The Community College of Baltimore County, The Community College of Baltimore, and Johns Hopkins University. I finished my career at UMBC where I taught for 30 years. In that time I taught mostly Freshman Composition or Advanced Exposition and Argument.

I also presented papers at a Grant finding sponsored conference for MHEC (Maryland Higher Education Committee). I was a grant recipient from MHEC for incorporating AIDS/HIV awareness in Freshman Composition. I was a presenter at the Diversity Conference at the University of Maryland College Park.

Further, I was a presenter at the National Conference for the National Resource Center for Freshman Experience in Chicago, Il.

I am a member of the National Council of Teachers of English and The National Adjunct Faculty Guild.

I have references available.

Please contact me