[day job]

  • DEVELOPMENTAL EDITS + CONSULTATIONS

    I’ve edited essays for Safy-Hallan Farah (otherwise known as princess babygirl), provided script evaluations for Steppenwolf Theatre and Geffen Playhouse, and am a biannual a script reader for The Geffen’s Writers’ Room.

    • I provide developmental edits for manuscripts, essays, and scripts

    • I write script evaluations for theaters and artists alike

    • I provide 1:1 consultations for those who have an incredible idea for a writing project but not sure how to start — or how to stay on track. Email me for more information: upasna.barath@gmail.com

  • SOCIAL MEDIA + STORYTELLING

    I’m a social media + content strategist with a special focus on copywriting and storytelling.

    I also work closely with reproductive justice organizations to audit their social media and communications strategies.

    CLIENTS: Tech For Campaigns, The Turnaway Project, Chat With Charley, Pindi Foods, Health in Harmony, Healthyish (Medbury Agency), Tenetic (Medbury Agency), Dil Mil

    BEFORE

    I was a Social Media Director at Teach For America before I decided to go freelance. I also worked as a phone operator for Scotsdale Women’s Center and was a Graduate Assistant at Northwestern University.

  • SERVICES FOR MANUSCRIPTS

    FOR MANUSCRIPTS

    • A developmental edit covers the big picture — structure, pacing, character arcs, plot — plus recommended next steps.

      • Pricing: $0.03 per word

      • Includes an edit letter

    • A content edit covers everything in the developmental edit, plus an annotated manuscript with line-level notes.

      • Pricing: $0.06 per word

      • Includes an edit letter and an annotated manuscript

  • SERVICES FOR PLAYS AND SCREENPLAYS

    FOR PLAYS

    • A script evaluation is a 500 word letter addressing the play’s strengths and areas of growth.

      • Pricing: $150

    • A developmental edit covers structure, pacing, character arcs, and plot — plus recommended next steps.

      • Pricing: Sliding scale of $350 - $500

      • Includes an edit letter

    • A content edit covers everything in the developmental edit, plus an annotated play with line-level notes and proofreading.

      • Pricing: Sliding scale of $600 - $750

      • Includes an edit letter, line-level proofreading and an annotated play

    • A submission review helps you prepare ahead of your playwriting fellowship or residency application. I’ll review your resume, responses, and play sample to provide feedback for how to strengthen your application.

      • Pricing: $200