Find a story worth telling

With practical guidance and real mentorship, we help prepare you to tell impactful stories that get results.

At Papillon, we’ll teach you how to think like a writer. We show you how to refine your voice, organize your ideas, and bring your unique perspective to life.
By working with us, you’ll leave with a stronger essay and stronger skills for every future application, proposal, and project ahead.

Our areas of expertise

  • Content and Global Revision: See your work through a fresh, strategic lens.

  • Structure: Organize ideas for maximum clarity and impact.

  • Ideation: Brainstorm strong, memorable themes and openings that resonate.

  • Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives that feel genuine and natural.

  • Authenticity: Stay true to your voice while standing out.

  • Artistic License: Learn when to take creative risks, and how to do it stylisticly.

  • Responsible Use of AI in Writing: Understand how AI tools can assist (but not replace) your creativity and integrity.

What you get and what we help with

Personalized feedback that focuses on growth and development as a writer.

We don’t write your essays for you. We teach you how to write them—with confidence, clarity, and a deeper understanding of your voice.

Collaborative sessions that spark creativity and confidence.

Respect for your voice because your story should sound like you.

Practical tips and tools you can use long after your essay is submitted.

Essay pricing

Standalone Essay

(ex. Personal Statement)

Major Application Essay package

(ex. College app or TMDSAS 3 essays)
Undergrad or Scholarship $549 + tax $1379
Graduate (Medical/Law School) $699 $1749

Our process

1

Quick Interest Form

 Tell us about your application. You’ll automatically receive a link to book a free 30-minute consult.

2

Free 30-Minute Intro Meeting

We review your goals, assess your writing, and brainstorm together. No pressure, just value.

3

Choose Your Path

Whether you’ve started writing or not, we meet you where you are.

  • 1 hour, live Brainstorming + Outline Session (for students who haven’t started writing)

  • 1 hour, live Workshop & Strategy Session (for students with a draft ready to revise)

4

Two Rounds of Expert Edits

You send the draft. We provide detailed feedback within one week (expedited available).

5

Final Read-Through Together

An optional live 30-minute review to smooth out the final details and ensure the essay sounds like you.

Your story deserves to be heard.

We’ll help you build the voice, structure, and confidence to share it powerfully, for this essay and every one after.