Just when I thought my MFA thesis was perfect Michele showed me how it was not. She distilled the essential and guided me with unapologizing directness and clarity. Professional doors and amazing opportunities have opened for me as a direct result of Michele's writing skills. - Harry Hukkinen

Michele Kishita was able sense my voice - her help was completely catered to me and my artistic practice. Like magic, she took my tangled and impossible thoughts and whipped them into a nice, clear, understandable word doc. I’ve never left a session with her without feeling relieved. Since working with Michele I have been able to receive a sponsorship, multiple awards, and most recently, I was accepted into my dream residency. Not because my work has changed but because with Michele’s services I have been able to introduce, present, and represent my work in a way that complements and strengthens it. Michele is a wizard!!!! - Heet Lee

My experience with Michele helped me to articulate what I had been thinking and feeling as an artist. Moreover, she was able to help me shape and structure my writing so it was professional yet maintained a strong personal voice.​ - Joe Bliss

Michele takes the time to understand my argument and thoughtfully copy-edits my writing, from dissertation chapters to conference proposals. I do not submit documents without a careful review from Michele. ​
​- Christa DiMarco, PhD

Michele has been a great resource as I have been updating my professional artist's folio. Her insights and writing skills are invaluable. I am so glad I hired her - Marcia Rae

Michele Kishita finds the strengths in artists and pushes them to thrive in their everyday process. She helped me find what mattered most in my work and what inspired me and helped me to put it down in words. She makes her sessions relatable and sparks each artist to exercise their brains, even when they originally thought they couldn't. ​- Kaylyn Gray

I'm so happy to work with Michele Kishita on my writing. She is not only a professional writer, but also her artistic and international background helped me to think about my concepts deeper. - Han Wang

Michele Kishita takes a personal interest in every one of her students. In the time I have known her she not only helped edit countless papers, my thesis, and artist statement, but also pushed me conceptually within my own artwork. Even now 3 years post graduation Michele is still pushing me to be my best; it is evident that for her the job isn't over when the assignment is finished. - Allie Coultas

Michele Kishita is a professional artist and excellent writer who I love to work with. She has many amazing ideas and useful suggestions to help me to enhance my writing, also my work. In addition, she is so friendly and sincere to assist you when you need help. I am 100% sure you will love to talk and work with her! - Yezi Wang

Michele's guidance while writing my artist statement and MFA Thesis was essential. The task of editing was something which kept me up at night until Michele taught me how to eliminate the unnecessary elements and translate the thoughts in my head into clear statements. I am so thankful for her help, as both my artist statement and thesis paper are two things I am very proud of! - Jaclyn Sparks

Michele's dynamic approach to teaching motivates and engages her students. She is one of the most genuine and creative teachers that I’ve ever worked with. I couldn't recommend her enough. - Catherine D'arpa

Having a learning disability can make writing a huge challenge. Michele's process helps students learn how to take what they know and translate it into written words. I literally wouldn't have graduated from college without her patience, understanding, and guidance. The skills I learned will last me a lifetime. I learned how to be a writer, reader, and learner with her help. I will always be grateful. - Michael Gail Malloy

Having Michele Kishita as a writing tutor is a phenomenal experience. It is an experience of encouragement and joy. Many can edit errors in another's writing; however, few can make that writer stronger and more confident in their own ability and style. Michele does this and more. - Tito Williams