Writer’s Art
White paper – my canvas.
Black pen – my brush.
All words – my paints.
I must choose carefully,
Arrange precisely,
Design lovingly.
When brought to life,
My thousand words
Will paint a beautiful picture.
(© Joanna K. Harris)
Writing is like playing with building blocks or a color palette and creating something wonderful! And I love how the written word can impact lives—even long after the words are written.
As a fellow writer, I hope you’ll continue writing the words God has entrusted to you. If you’re looking for help with editing or proofreading, I’d be delighted to assist you.
Or if you have a manuscript started or an idea for a book, either fiction or nonfiction, but you need help developing the story or the concepts, I’d be happy to help you through coaching or developmental editing.
“I want to highly recommend Joanna K. Harris as an editor. She was much more than an editor—she was a writing coach who offered revisions on my manuscript to enhance my story. She was timely and organized. She was collaborative, inviting me into the editing process. Not only did she offer constructive feedback, I could tell she wanted my book to succeed. I’ve used five other editors for my other books, but Joanna is by far the best editor I’ve worked with.” –Dejah Edwards, author of Heartbreak Is Not My Home
“While writing my book, I prayed God would send me an amazing editor. My prayers were answered with Joanna. I have worked with editors previously (both on my current novel and other smaller works) and none have been as meticulous as Joanna. She challenged me to dig deeper into characters and emotions. She gave thoughtful suggestions on character growth and scene placement, making my chapters come alive. Most of all she gave me encouragement every step of the way. Joanna has truly brought my writing and book to a whole new level.” –Becky Avery, author of Escaping Christmas
Editing Services
Writer Coaching – $60/hour
Fiction/Nonfiction Manuscript Review – $.01/word or $30/hour
Children’s Book Manuscript Review – $30/hour
Developmental Editing – $.03-.04/word
Copyediting – $.02-.03/word
Proofreading – $.01-.02/word
Sample Edit – $30 for up to 3,000 words
Please fill out the form below for a free consultation.
“Joanna is accurate and thorough in her editing. She is skillful at helping writers express well what they want to say. It was a pleasure to work with her.” –Jan Harris, author of Discovering Our Amazing God
“Joanna is an excellent copyeditor and proofreader. She has helped our company with several projects, including marketing text, a new website, and a nonfiction book. She cares about quality and attention to details. I recommend her wholeheartedly!” –Karin Daniel, Freesound Media Company
“Joanna K. Harris did an excellent job proofreading my middle-grade fiction manuscript. She was attentive to detail and knowledgeable about grammar rules and style manuals. Joanna went above and beyond, giving me feedback not only on proofreading errors but also copy edits (grammatical errors) as well. I would recommend her services!” –Laurie Christine, author of Garden of Mysteries, A Dragon Slayer Bible Story
“Joanna reviewed my middle-grade fiction manuscript. I was very nervous about having anyone read my manuscript, but Joanna was kind and encouraging before and after she edited the manuscript. She took time out of her schedule to zoom with me so that she could clearly explain her comments. Everything she said was insightful and fair. The price she charged was very reasonable. I highly recommend Joanna K. Harris as an editor.” –Chrys Wimer
“Joanna edited my latest manuscript, and I couldn’t be happier with her work! She was SO thorough and left me with such a reassurance that my book was going to be polished and clear when I went to publication! If you’re going indie publishing, Joanna K. Harris is a great choice because you don’t have that extra safety net of a publisher, and her work caught so much more than I would have realized. I highly recommend her!” –Samantha Rae Ortiz, author of Behind the Veil
Joanna K. Harris grew up with a love for stories–both real and fiction. After graduating from Bible college, she served as a missionary for two years. During that time, she felt called to write. She has been writing and editing since 2004. She’s a graduate of the Christian Writers Guild, has taught writing classes, coached writers, and authored multiple books for children and adults. Joanna believes in the power of words and enjoys working with authors to develop books that impact lives.
Free Consultation
If you’d like more information about these services, or if you’d just like to discuss your project with a fellow writer, I offer a free 20-minute consultation. You can request yours through the form below.
I really appreciate referrals! If you know someone who might be interested in these services, please feel free to recommend me to others. Thank you!
