Author Archives: Julie

Finding a critique partner is at the top of my list of things I wish every writer would do BEFORE reaching out to an agent, editor, or book coach for help with their story.  Getting those fresh eyes on your early drafts can help you fill the gap between your vision for the story andContinue reading “CP Meet Cute Round 6!”

What: Consummate story geek and book coach Julie Artz will lead you through the concepts, research, exercises, and tools she uses with authors on their path to publication. When: October 9, 2023, 4-5:30 pm PT/ 7-8:30 pm ET Where: Virtual (via Zoom) Cost: $25 Learn how to self-audit your query with an editor’s eye “IsContinue reading “Register now for Is Your Manuscript Ready? Query Audit Webinar!”

Join me on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 1 PM ET/ 10 AM PT for Bringing Your Story World to Life: An iterative approach to world-building, hosted by Jane Friedman. Registration fee is $25 Whether you’re writing sci-fi/fantasy or contemporary, romance, mystery, or thriller, taking a planful approach to building your world will make your storyContinue reading “Join me on June 14 for “Bringing Your Story World to Life” Webinar with Jane Friedman!”

Writing is hard. From understanding the concepts of story to learning how to complete a revision to the project management of writing a whole book, the questions are endless. But I’m here to help. Whether you’re trying to write your very first book or are a seasoned author, my YouTube channel provides quick, easy tipsContinue reading “Subscribe on YouTube for free writing tips!”

Finding a critique partner is at the top of my list of things I wish every writer would do BEFORE reaching out to an agent, editor, or book coach for help with their story.  Getting those fresh eyes on your early drafts can help you fill the gap between your vision for the story andContinue reading “CP Meet Cute Round 5!”

I was thrilled to present this live, 60-minute webinar on Reedsy Live on January 11, 2023. You can now watch the full replay for free on Reedsy’s channel. “Is my manuscript ready to query?” is probably the top question I get from writers. In this video, I cover: Thank you to Reedsy for hosting meContinue reading “Reedsy Live: “Is Your Manuscript Ready? Discover Your Self-Auditing Toolkit” with Julie Artz”

What: Consummate story geek and book coach Julie Artz will lead you through the concepts, research, exercises, and tools she uses to teach her practical approach to world-building to authors. When: October 29, 2022, 1-2:30 pm PT/ 4-6:30 pm ET Where: Virtual (via Zoom) Cost: $25 World-Building: it’s not just for sci-fi and fantasy First,Continue reading “Register now for Plan Now, Play Later: a World-Building Primer!”