Client Testimonials

Your feedback was incredibly insightful. You gave accessible feedback that identified where I could draw from my strengths to improve areas rather than just identifying weaknesses. You also did not try to impose on my writing style, or project what you thought it should be and instead helped me to draw out what I really wanted to do. 

I used to your feedback as a guide throughout the book, both in the individual chapters and the larger scope. The information I was given was so clear that I was able to move through it quickly but with very directed intention. 

I would absolutely recommend your assistance as a developmental editor. It can be really hard to receive critique on writing and especially on projects that have been so time and labor intensive. I never felt defensive when I was reading the feedback and comments. Instead, I had the sense that my work was good and the feedback was going to help me get it where it needed to go. I found myself being really grateful that the style of feedback I was given allowed me to develop the chapters rather than having to personally justify my choices.

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- Roberta Hurtado, Associate Professor, SUNY Oswego

In the past nine months that I have been working with Julia, I have published two pieces in scholarly journals in my field, submitted two additional manuscripts that are currently under review, and am in the midst of drafting a fifth piece for publication. I have been incredibly productive with Julia as my writing coach. I attribute my persistence to her careful guidance, particularly around creating realistic writing and accountability goals.

For me, having a thought partner who is truly invested in my work has been vital to my progress. I also really appreciate that Julia does not try to force me into being any certain kind of writer. She works with me to be the best writer I can be. I am mostly thinking about process -- Julia has helped me work within my own time constraints and work-life balance priorities. But in addition to process, I have been so excited about the products I have completed with Julia. My most recent manuscript was one of the tightest and most impactful I think I have ever written and that comes down to Julia's help with the brainstorming, writing, and revision stages. Julia has given me such incredibly helpful feedback on my writing. I have grown as a writer during these past several months working with her and the quality of my final manuscripts demonstrate that.

-Jennifer Jacoby,

Associate Professor of Education, Mount Holyoke College

Working with you has helped me to restart momentum on a stalled, very long-term project. I am grateful for the attention and care you have shown!

I think your background makes you well suited to understand and appreciate the kinds of complex ideas that come up in academic work, but also cheerlead and strategize from your experience as a coach. I can see anyone benefitting who struggles to make time for their own work (creative or research) no matter what field, even though you have particular expertise in what goes into the long form of a book.  - Emily, Humanities faculty at an R1

As a mother of two kids under 4, what was most valuable about our coaching sessions was identifying ways to find balance between work and life that feel truly harmonious. Rather than trying to fit into a rigid schedule, the coaching focused on building in flexibility into my work.

Entering back to work following maternity leave it was amazing to have someone on my team who was really looking out for me. Our shared goal setting helped me look forward to writing rather than avoiding it. I now feel like I am able to make small and continuous progress over time rather than bulk writing under pressure. Julia's coaching provides tailored support to build the career you love.

- Erica Twardzik, Assistant Professor, University of Michigan

[Julia's edits] saved me a tremendous amount of time while I was preparing for my defense. She was very thorough and she made suggestions I had not considered previously. - Lisanne Bright, PhD, RN

Our work together has been hugely beneficial to my efforts on my dissertation. I feel that I am confidently delivering a draft that matches the substantive work I've put into this work. I am an industry professional, not an 'academic' and your expertise helped me learn best practices in academic writing, formatting and approaching content which I greatly appreciate.

I would say that it is far more than a transactional experience in working with you as an editor. I felt that your edits were truly geared toward helping me learn, not simply 'correcting' something in a document at a single point in time. 

- Doctoral Candidate, Aerospace School, University of North Dakota

The most helpful aspect of the edit was not only the revisions themselves, but the explanations behind them. The “why” included in the comments made a significant difference. I came away not only with a stronger dissertation, but with a deeper understanding of the APA rules and expectations. That clarity allowed me to confidently make final revisions on my own while staying aligned with academic standards.

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I was pleasantly surprised by how collaborative and educational the process felt. It didn’t feel like my work was simply being corrected. Instead, it felt like I was being guided through the reasoning behind each change, which made the experience both supportive and empowering.

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The feedback helped me think more intentionally about clarity, flow, and how my ideas were being received by the reader. It pushed me to be more precise in my language and more deliberate in how I structured my arguments, which strengthened the overall impact of my work. The process was thorough, clear, and incredibly helpful. I felt well-supported throughout and wouldn’t suggest any changes.I would highly recommend Julia to any doctoral student (and already have). Her editing goes beyond surface-level corrections. She provides thoughtful, detailed feedback that strengthens both the writing and the writer. The combination of technical expertise and clear, supportive communication makes her an invaluable resource during the dissertation process.

- Caroline Becker, PhD Candidate, University of North Dakota

Julia is patient, insightful, and kind. I made incredible, consistent progress on my book as a result of our coaching. As an editor, she knows exactly how to lift up the message I am trying to communicate. Anyone who is interested in getting started on a project or very serious about completing one should contact her. - BP, Professor of Psychology

Hi, Julia -

Just a quick note. 

Your analysis/feedback is just the best! Very, very helpful. You're helping me to more fully understand what it is I am trying to say and how to say it. 

Thank you. 

I'll be starting in on revisions this weekend.

- Eric B.