Editing and Coaching for Writers
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"I'm a little obsessed with your feedback. It has been so helpful and I feel like you REALLY understand my voice and the goal of my book.... Thank you so much!" |
Internationally acclaimed, award-winning author J. J. Johnson is:
- a supportive yet meticulous editor
- an encouraging and practical writing coach
"Thank you so much for all the help on my essay, it made a huge difference (both in the essay and my stress levels)!" - S. B., high school senior
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J. J. offers editing and/or coaching for:
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J. J. works with:
- students ages 16+
- reluctant writers
- aspiring authors
- published authors
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A careful reader and listener, J. J. offers feedback that is:
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Rates:
- $75 per hour
- college application essay rates are listed here
- payable through Venmo, Paypal, or other agreed-upon arrangement
J. J. can provide helpful editing and coaching for almost any writing project. She is particularly passionate about:
- amplifying the voices and work of people who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, justice-involved, neurodivergent
- bringing under-told history, stories, and ideas to the page
- assisting youth in foster care or first-generation students with college-application essays
- working with students with learning differences such as dyslexia and dysgraphia
J. J. also offers web design services.
Please email J. J. for more information, references, and/or availability. Let's talk!
Please email J. J. for more information, references, and/or availability. Let's talk!
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J. J.'s Resume:
Developmental Editor and Writing Coach, Private Consultations 2020 – present Provide coaching and developmental editing for nonfiction manuscripts. Work with writers to develop their ideas into an outline, table of contents, sample chapters. Assist with book proposals. Structural Editor, New Degree Press and Manuscripts, Inc. 2020 – present Provide structural editing for book-length manuscripts - fiction, nonfiction, and memoir. College and Scholarship Application Consultant, Private Clients 2022 – present Provide coaching for college and scholarship application essays. Work with students to develop their ideas into an outline and essays. Give feedback on drafts and revisions. Critique Partner 2005 – 2020 Teamed up with three other writers to go collectively from zero to fifteen traditionally published, agented novels. Provided detailed feedback on plot, voice, characterization, dialogue, and copyediting. Author of Young Adult Novels 2011 – present Believarexic, 2015 The Theory of Everything, 2012 This Girl is Different, 2011 Countries of Publication: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, France, Germany, South Korea, Spain, U.S.A., and Uruguay. Awards: International Literature Association Young Adult Choices, Keystone State and Arizona Library Association Teen Choice Finalists, Indiana Library Federation Award Nominee, Books Save Lives Award Finalist, Society of School Librarians International Honor, Premio El Templo de las Mil Puertas Finalist (Spain), Cybil Award Finalist, Wilde Award Winner, Parent’s Choice Foundation Silver Medal, ALA Feminist Task Force Amelia Bloomer List, United Methodist Women’s Reading Program Selection, Prix Farniente Winner (Belgium). Education Master of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education 2001 summa cum laude Adolescent Risk and Prevention Bachelor of Arts, Binghamton University 1996 magna cum laude History and Women’s Studies |
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J. J. is an encouraging, compassionate, thoughtful, and experienced writer, editor, and coach.
Her particular joy is helping writers express themselves clearly in their own voices. Email J. J. now to get started! |