If you were wondering how far I could take the “gardening as a metaphor for life and writing” thing, the answer is just a bit farther! Check out my latest post on Medium: Walking Away From Your Story This weekend brought rare fall sunshine to the Pacific Northwest, so I took a break from editingContinue reading “Another Installment”
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Children Deserve Diverse Books
I believe that climate change is real. That no human is illegal. That love is love. That womxn’s rights are human rights. That children deserve diverse books. And that Black Lives Matter. I devote my attention and my intention to creating, promoting, and publishing books that reflect these values. Earlier this summer, I attended HelloContinue reading “Children Deserve Diverse Books”
#teamunicornmojo Mentors Return!
Wow, it’s been almost a year since I posted an update about book coaching, mentoring, or writing. Although 2020 has been a dumpster fire in many ways, it’s also seen my book coaching business grow exponentially. So part of my absence has been from extreme busy-ness. But I’d be lying if I said it hasn’tContinue reading “#teamunicornmojo Mentors Return!”
Watch Julie Live-Coach on Character!
Nearly 400 people registered for today’s character clinic with Author Accelerator and One Stop for Writers. The recording is now available free and online, so if you ever wanted to get a glimpse of what it’s like to work with me, now is your chance:
FREE Character Clinic October 8
On Tuesday, October 8 at 11am PST, I’m teaming up with Author Accelerator and One Stop for Writers for a live writing coach session with one lucky writer. Don’t miss this character assessment via webinar. This is not only a great opportunity to learn more about One Stop for Writers’ new Character Builder tool, butContinue reading “FREE Character Clinic October 8”
Team Unicorn Mojo’s 2019 Pitch Wars Wish List
Hello Hopefuls! Welcome to Pitch Wars* 2019! #TeamUnicornMojo (Julie Artz & Jessica Vitalis) is back for a third year and we cannot wait to read your middle grade fantasy submissions! *Pitch Wars is a mentoring program where published/agented authors, editors, or industry interns choose one writer each to spend three months revising their manuscript. ItContinue reading “Team Unicorn Mojo’s 2019 Pitch Wars Wish List”
Recent Client Successes
The only thing better than holding my own book in my hands is holding one of my clients’. And I’m going to get to do that TWICE very soon because of some recently announced books from two hard-working and talented authors. The first is my amazing Pitch Wars 2017 mentee, Reese Eschmann. The second IContinue reading “Recent Client Successes”
On Writing Emotion
The most frequent question clients ask me is “How do I write emotion?” We all know when we pick up a book by an author that’s gotten it right because we’re right there crying or raging or laughing alongside the main character. But how do we achieve that in our own fiction? Having just spentContinue reading “On Writing Emotion”
#TeenPit 2019 Mentor
I’m pleased to return for a third year of mentoring #TeenPit, a writing mentorship program aimed specifically at writers ages 13-19. Working with teens is so different than working with my adult clients. Some have never received feedback on their writing, but all my mentees thus far have been filled with creativity and motivation, whichContinue reading “#TeenPit 2019 Mentor”
2018 Pitch Wars #TeamUnicornMojo Wish List
Hello Hopefuls! Welcome to Pitch Wars 2018! The amazing #TeamUnicornMojo (Julie Artz & Jessica Vitalis) is back for a second year and we cannot wait to read your middle grade submissions! About #TeamUnicornMojo We both love going deep on craft and we’re very hands-on when it comes to the brainstorming/revision process. Jessica’s strength leans towardContinue reading “2018 Pitch Wars #TeamUnicornMojo Wish List”