Are you a writer in need of a little help? I offer developmental and structural editing for short fiction and creative non-fiction, in particular personal essays and short memoir pieces, as well as general, thematic, and line-by-line poetry edits. I can provide timely and constructive feedback and guidance on how to improve a piece of writing, and can tailor my services to what suits a writer best. I also offer mentorship for new writers and guidance on submitting work to literary journals, contests and publishers.
Special Interests
Literary short fiction, free verse narrative poetry, and deep-diving personal non-fiction are favourite genres, including hybrid, non-linear CNF. My day job is massage therapy, so stories with medical interests are up my alley, too. I really enjoy working with emerging writers and mentoring those who are returning to the practice after time away from it.
A little more about me:
In addition to my three short fiction collections and two poetry collections, I’ve also published many personal essays and creative non-fiction pieces in literary journals and anthologies. My current projects include completing a novel, a third poetry collection, and writing more CNF pieces toward a full-length collection. I’ve been involved in the Canadian writing community for over twenty-five years, primarily in BC, but I’ve recently moved to Montreal. I’m a member of the Writers Union of Canada, The League of Canadian Poets, and the QWF. https://hireawriter.ca/member/julie-paul/. I’ve had the pleasure of facilitating writing workshops for a couple of decades, both in person and online, in community colleges, libraries, and living rooms, and I love working with new writers to encourage their creativity to grow and bloom.
Testimonials
I met Julie when I was a floundering fiction writer fresh out of an MFA program and desperate for guidance. Her gentle but honest advice gave me the clarity I needed to go on at a vulnerable moment. Julie has a deep understanding of her craft and the human heart; knowing her has made me not only a better writer, but a better person.
—Justina Elias, Writer, Editor
Julie has helped me with several poems. She has a keen mind and sees things I can’t always see, being so close to the work. I’m appreciative of her critical (but also kind) eyes. Several of these poems have gone on to be long-listed in contests or to win awards. I am so grateful to Julie.
—Karen Loucks, Poet
I‘m really enjoying working with Julie Paul on pushing my collection of short stories toward publication. Her suggestion that we begin with one story at a time made it easy to begin and soon led to me sending a chunk of manuscript. Julie has been impeccable for speedy responses, supportive and steady encouragement, detailed formatting and line edits along with substantive suggestions. I wasn’t sure what I needed in an editor. Julie proves to be it.
—Yaana Dancer, Artist, Writer
Fees
Please contact me for a quote for your particular needs. My rates are modest and fair, and a sliding scale is possible. Email: julie@juliepaul.