literary EDITING SERVICES OFFERED

Developmental Editing

Substantive Editing

Copyediting

Manuscript/Copy Consultation

WRITING COACHING

Etc.

A good editor knows the technical aspects of writing. A great editor knows also how to listen to the unspoken words, puts herself in the author’s mind and heart, and communicates effectively and elegantly.

As a writer and editor for fifteen years, I have become fluent with the process of writing in many forms, and from inspiration to finished product. I do this work for many reasons, but mostly because I am inspired by helping others to give form and refinement to their innovative ideas, passions, and creative voice.

If you are a writer, aspiring writer, publisher, web site developer, student, or other innovator who needs writing, editing, or literary project management assistance, I offer a unique blend of left-brain and right-brain skills.

I generally charge by the hour, at competitive rates, for the degree or level of editing requested. For more information about going rates for editing services, please visit the Editorial Freelancers Association web page:

http://www.the-efa.org/res/rates.php.

Feel free to email me for a consultation: juliekay@sacredwriting.com

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I have worked with Julie Clayton now for a number of years and found her to be an absolute delight, both as a person and as an extremely accomplished editor. She is patient, talented and skillful. I always feel empowered and strengthened by her wisdom and consummate mastery of language; her vocabulary and word usage always allow the author’s voice to shine through.  She always gets the job done on time, with integrity and diligence. Her expertise is apparent in her ability to produce a polished product, of which anyone would be proud. I am happy to recommend Julie to everyone and would be glad to hear from anyone who would like more information about her work.

     ~ Yvonne Oswald, author of Every Word Has Power

Julie Clayton is inspiring, acutely intuitive, engaging, and fun to work with! She guided me through the most exhausting part of the dissertation process with both insightful and critical revisions.  In addition to her excellent editing skills, she has a deep comprehension of

pyscho-spiritual subject matter, which has been invaluable to me.  She was a friend, a coach, a teacher, and a soulful facilitator all wrapped up in one.  I cannot recommend her highly enough.

    ~ Dr. Deborah Webster

Julie seemed to crawl inside my head and ensure not only that the words coming out of it were grammatically and structurally correct, but also perfectly expressed my often jumbled and out-of-sync thoughts. She's top-notch at her craft, and every writer would be blessed to have the

opportunity to work with her at some point in his or her career!"

    ~ Elizabeth Lyons, author of You Cannot Be Serious: And 32 Other Rules that Sustain a             (Mostly) Balanced Mom (due to be released in May 2010)

Julie has done an elegant, professional job with every project she has been given... she is one of the top freelancers that we consistently give projects to and we feel very confident in putting our projects into her capable hands...her skills are excellent and thorough...she is thoughtful and conscientious, and invests herself in whatever topic is required to fully understand the project she has been given...

    Cynthia Black, President, Beyond Words/Atria Books Publishing

Thanks for your positive review of my book Clutter Busting: Letting Go of What's Holding You Back ...You have a good understanding of how things have a profound effect on our lives, and when we let go of the negative ones, we thrive ... I like your spiritual website. It's very positive and open-minded!

    ~ Brooks Palmer

[Dedicated...] to my exceptional editor, Julie Clayton, who has the ability to see all sides of the same story and blend it into something fabulous and extraordinary. Without her editing skills this book would not be what it is today. My book was ready to be born and Julie is the gifted literary midwife.

    ~ Elizabeth Harper, author of Wishing

You have been a Great Light in the formatting/editing and I’m forever grateful. You were there!

    ~ Jenwah Panther, Silk Art Creations

Julie is a skilled communicator and possesses extraordinary editorial skills.

    Mel Bricker, Co-director D.Min. program, Wisdom University.

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