Joanna is an editor, collaborator, and writer with more than 15 years of experience in the publishing industry, including over a decade as a nonfiction editor at the Tarcher imprint of Penguin Random House. She’s now focused on book collaboration, proposal development, developmental editing, line editing, book doctoring, and ghostwriting. She’s acquired, edited, and cowritten books in the categories of personal growth, inspiration, faith, psychology, science, health, relationships, parenting, business, education, social justice, and memoir.
“Joanna is an excellent editor, who does a wonderful job learning the writer’s style, intention, and voice. She is easy to work with, detail-oriented, and prompt. Her knowledge and experience with self-help, inspiration, and mental health, combined with her warmth and care, enhance the writing and editing process. I’ve worked with her for years and recommend her highly.”
—Thema Bryant, PhD, bestselling author of Homecoming
“Working with Joanna on A Place to Belong was a true gift. She brought a rare combination of precision and warmth to the editing process—making specific recommendations while also encouraging my authentic voice to shine through. Her feedback was always thoughtful, clear, actionable, and culturally relevant. I felt fully supported from start to finish. She’s not only an excellent editor but also a true collaborator.”
—Amber O’Neal Johnston, author of A Place to Belong
“In my many decades as both an academic and popular science writer, working with Joanna stands out as an extraordinarily valuable collaboration. Her editorial insights were remarkably sharp and thoughtful, helping to shape my work in ways that enhanced clarity without sacrificing voice. She brought both professionalism and warmth to our collaboration, making even the most intensive revision processes feel productive and energizing.”
—Barbara Oakley, PhD, bestselling author of A Mind for Numbers and Learning How to Learn
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