Story Development, Editing, Coaching
Do you have a story you’d like to tell? Are you currently working on a manuscript or another writing project? Have you completed your first draft? Would you like some feedback, guidance, or assistance?
Reach out. Tell me more.
In addition to my own published work, I’ve been helping people tell their stories for over thirty years. I’ve helped clients with manuscripts, film/television/radio productions, personal essays, online content, screenplays, and more.
I champion a good story and I champion you, the storyteller. I come from a positive and supportive place, providing suggestions, assistance, and honest and constructive feedback.
Whether you’re just starting with an idea or in the process of writing, I can help with ideation, creative development, research, and more.
If you’ve completed a first full draft, I provide developmental editing, also called substantive editing or content editing. Developmental editing is big picture editing, looking at the overall content and assessing the flow, tone, sequencing, characterizations, perspective, setting, and more.
“Johanna is a wonderful editor and curator of stories, buoyant and encouraging, and with an excellent eye for writing.”
Elizabeth McKetta, writer/speaker/teacher
“I have known Johanna for nearly 17 years. Her talent and creativity improved the story, structure and characterization of my projects. I also know Ms. McCloy to be a motivated self-starter. Recent successes point to her understanding of contemporary American culture; the ability to spot needs and the skills to create and implement projects to fill those needs. Additionally, she has both the broad world-view and the intimate knowledge of other countries gained only by the experience of having lived abroad.”
Timothy Wurtz, author/screenwriter/film producer
For more information or to inquire about availability, please contact me and tell me about your project. What’s the project or genre? What is your objective? Where are you in the process? What kind of assistance or support are you desiring at this stage? Do you have a timeline?
Note that I generally do not work with AI-generated text. If you utilized AI tools for any of the work, please indicate where and to what extent.