Editing and Creativity Coaching for Independent Authors
Developmental editing and story coaching for mysteries, memoirs, and queer romance.
My services are particularly geared towards indie authors who want to make high quality books.
I turned to Julia for help when I was struggling with avoidance and procrastination while working on a large writing project with a deadline: a dissertation which combined ethnographic descriptions and academic analysis. In addition to editorial feedback on the structure and style of my chapters, Julia provided coaching and accountability that made it easier to stay focused, identify manageable tasks and stay on schedule. I am very grateful for Julia’s support without which I might still be ABD.
- Camille Collins Lovell, PhD
Julia G. has offered deeply enriching art criticism to the community for many years. Working with her on this particular project allowed me to see how deftly she transfers her skills to the written realm. She has a keen ability to understand what and how audience perceives all marks on the page - be those marks from a brush or from a keystroke She also knows how to deliver feedback so that one can actually HEAR "criticism." When I work with Julia I always am excited to move forward in life and art, to make something of beauty and wit for the world to enjoy. Thank you, Julia G.!
- Sarah Jane Lapp, artist and organizer
Working with Julia was an absolute pleasure! She was easy to communicate with, incredibly professional, and offered so many insightful suggestions that made my cozy mystery book so much stronger. Her attention to detail and thoughtful feedback helped bring my story to life. I highly recommend her to any author looking for a supportive and talented editor!
- Natalia Stepanova, Author and Publisher
Julia's feedback on my work was extremely helpful. She was kind, detailed, and offered me just what I needed to keep going with my writing. Will definitely hire her again!
- Lilian, author and multi-passionate creator
Julia Gandrud is a gift to any writer who isn't 100% confident in what they're doing. Pulling from expert sources, literary resources, and always with her finger on the pulse of today's literary trends, Julia took the time to educate me on everything I'd missed during my 20 year hiatus from the keyboard. She also kindly soothed my jitters and gave me many examples to help me embrace the modern literary world. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with her.
- Mer Farrar, Travel Writer and Ghost Writer
