J. J. Johnson, M.Ed. - Author, Editor, Artist
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      • Esta Chica es Diferente
      • Cette fille est différente
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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!"
​- L. P., memoir writer
"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!" 
​- M. B., nonfiction writer
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 
J.J. Johnson, author :: editing services
J. J. offers editing and coaching for
  • college and scholarship applications
  • academic essays, papers, theses
  • doctoral dissertations 
  • book proposals
  • memoirs and autobiographies
  • family stories
  • nonfiction articles 
  • short stories
  • full-length manuscripts 
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
  • ​friendly, supportive, and encouraging
  • in person, over phone, Google Meet, Facetime, or Zoom
  • ​macro (overall, “big picture”) 
  • micro (mistakes, misspellings, grammatical errors)
  • helpful for getting "unstuck"
  • high integrity - J. J. offers suggestions, but clients' work is always their own 
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
  • BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and/or justice-involved writers
  • youth in foster care or first-generation students applying to college
  • students with learning differences (disabilities) such as dyslexia and dysgraphia
J. J. also offers web design services for individuals, organizations, and businesses.

​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).

​N
onfiction 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.

 
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I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. -Mary Oliver
  • Books
    • Believarexic >
      • FAQ - Believarexic
    • The Theory of Everything >
      • A Teoria de Tudo
      • Mi Teoría de Todo
      • La theorie du grand tout
      • FAQ - The Theory of Everything
    • This Girl is Different >
      • Esta Chica es Diferente
      • Cette fille est différente
      • 이 소녀는 다른 것입니다
      • Eve sieht es anders
      • Ova djevojka je drukčija
      • FAQ - This Girl is Different
      • 'This Girl' Discussion Questions
  • Editing & Coaching
    • College Application Essays
    • Web Design
  • Art
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