Editing and Coaching
"Thank you so much for all the help on my [college application] essay, it made a huge difference (both in the essay and my stress levels)!" - S. B., high school senior
"I have just gotten to your remarkable comments.... Thank you so much, I'm really grateful... you are an editing wizard!" |
"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 (she/her) is
- a supportive yet meticulous editor
- an encouraging and practical writing coach
- a down-to-earth mentor for writing college-application essays
- an easy-to-work-with web designer
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J. J. offers editing and coaching for
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J. J. works with:
- students ages 16+
- reluctant writers
- aspiring authors
- published authors
- organizations, groups, and businesses
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A careful reader and listener, J. J. offers feedback that is
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Editorial Rates
- $75 per hour
- 5-7 hours = two in-depth chapter revisions plus an overall structural critique of a book-length nonfiction manuscript
- $40 per hour student discount
- 1.5-2 hours = a full critique (micro and macro) of a 15-20 page paper
College Essay Packages
- $100 - 90-minute consultation only, no follow-ups
- $150 - 90-minute consultation AND--
- check-ins by text
- up to 3 draft readings, with feedback emailed or texted
- This package is the most popular option
- $500 - two 90-minute consultations
- check-ins by text
- unlimited draft readings and feedback
Financial Assistance
- Students in foster care qualify for FREE consultations
- First-generation college students qualify for FREE consultations
- Scholarship fund: offers a sliding scale for students with limited financial resources. Scholarships are funded by community donations. More information here.
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J. J. can help with almost any writing project.
She particularly loves working with
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J. J. also offers web design services for individuals, organizations, and businesses.
Please email J. J. for more information.
Please email J. J. for more information.
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J. J.'s Resume:
Editor and Writing Coach, Freelance 2005 – present Provide coaching, developmental editing, and copyediting for manuscripts. Work with writers to develop ideas into an outline, table of contents, sample chapters. Assist with book proposals. Member of comprehensive writing critique group. Provide detailed feedback on plot, voice, characterization, dialogue, and copyediting. Structural Editor, Manuscripts, Inc. 2020 – present Provide structural editing for book-length manuscripts - fiction, nonfiction, and memoir. College and Scholarship Application Coach, Private Clients 2022 – present Provide coaching for college and scholarship application essays. Work with students to develop ideas into essay/s. Give feedback on drafts and revisions. Author 1993 – present Author of novels Believarexic, The Theory of Everything, This Girl is Different, Peachtree Publishers. Novels translated into six languages, for publication in Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, France, Germany, South Korea, Spain, U.S.A., Uruguay. Honors for novels include: 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). Nonfiction pieces have appeared in publications including Friends Journal, Indy, Urban Hiker, School Library Journal, Ithaca Times, The Herald-Sun, The Star-Gazette, Evening Sun, Coup de Tête. 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 author, editor, and coach.
Her joy is helping writers express themselves clearly in their own voices. Email J. J. now to get started! |