Julie Artz - Editor
I help authors who dream of a life spent crafting stories that matter slay their doubt demons so they can write with confidence.
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Overview
Do you struggle to get the words on the page to match to the stories in your mind? Are you frustrated by getting rejections with no real idea how to make your stories more appealing and marketable? Do you have trouble with elements of craft like structure, pacing, and character arc? Do you need the tough love and accountability of working with a coach while you write? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading...
Testimonials:
"Julie is one of Author Accelerator's most accomplished book coaches. She is diligent, dedicated, market-focused, compassionate, well-read and beloved by all her clients. She will make your book better." —
Jennie Nash, Private Book Coach + Chief Creative Officer, Author Accelerator
“I owe Julie an enormous thanks. She was my coach at the very onset of a bouncing baby idea, and she held my hand for almost two years as I brought it into the world. She set me on a straighter path for this nebulous middle-grade novel idea I had...without her I would have needed dozens more rewrites. She pushed me, gently, to look for and eventually find the truth of the story I wanted to tell but couldn’t yet articulate. Once we were finished, I had a toolbox that was filled with strategies and ways forward. Having her as a coach from the start was invaluable.” -- Jane Baird Warren, author of How to Be a Goldfish (Scholastic Canada, 2022)
“Julie was very positive, responsive, and encouraging throughout my entire process of writing a proposal and pitching it to agents. She was generous in giving me a list of agents to query, along with offering tips along the way. I’m grateful to have accomplished my goal of securing my top choice of an agent by working with Julie!” -- Sara Avant Stove, author of The Way of the Happy Woman and The Book of SHE
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Fantasy
Middle Grade
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Certifications
- BA English Literature, DePauw University (1997)
- MS Communication Management, Colorado State University (2001)
- Pitch Wars Mentor (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- TeenPit Mentor (2017, 2018, 2019)
Awards
- Pitch Wars Finalist 2015
Work experience
Freelance Writer, Editor, and Book Coach
Self-employed
August, 2013
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Present
(over 9 years)
After nearly two decades of writing and editing corporate and non-profit materials, I’m turning my skills and experience toward the creative realm. In addition to my work as a Pitch Wars and Teen Pit mentor and book coach with Author Accelerator, I also offer the freelance writing and editing services.
Pitch Wars Mentor
Pitch Wars
January, 2017
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February, 2021
(about 4 years)
Each year, I select one middle grade author and mentor them through the revision of a full manuscript as part of Pitch Wars. The mentorship process involves teaching craft concepts, revision planning, support, and both developmental and line editing. This mentorship culminates in an Agent Showcase where agents can make requests. My mentees have, in addition to learning a lot about both the business and the craft of writing, all successfully signed with agents as part of this process.
Portfolio (16 selected works)
Etta Invincible
Eschmann, Reese
Turtles of the Midnight Moon
Fitzgerald, María José
In Pillness and in Health: A memoir
Henriette Ivanans
What if your husband gave you a kidney and you chugged a beer with your painkillers the next day?What if your loving marriage became a tortured threesome? Husband, Wife and Pills?Meet Henriette and Kevin. As newlyweds, they move to LA to conquer Hollywood. When the dream begins to fade, Henriette delves into a secret life of Pills. Diagnosed with a rejecting kidney transplant, she becomes crip... read more
How to Be a Goldfish
Warren, Jane Baird
List of Ten
Gomez, Halli
Maranatha Road
Heather Bell Adams
After Sadie’s son, Mark, is gone, she doesn’t have much use for other people, including her husband. The last person she wants to see is Tinley Greene, who shows up claiming she’s pregnant with Mark’s baby. Sadie knows Tinley must be lying because Mark was engaged and never would have betrayed his fiancée. So she refuses to help, and she doesn’t breathe a word about it to anybody. But in a sma... read more
The Hotel Between
Sean Easley
A magical hotel, a mysterious tree, and a cryptic story about their missing father leads twins Cam and Cass on a worldly adventure in this enchanting debut novel that’s perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and Wildwood. Twins Cam and Cass have never known their parents. They’ve been told their mother died, and Cass is certain their father abandoned them. Cam isn’t so sure. ... read more
Enchantée
Gita Trelease
Love. Magic. Revolution...Enchantée is Gita Trelease’s imaginative debut fantasy about an impoverished magician desperate to provide for her beloved sister on the eve of the French Revolution.“Deliciously addictive.” —Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval“A heady, sparkling dream of a book.” —Margaret Rogerson, author of An Enchantment of Ravens“An utterly beguiling spell.” —Laura Sebastian, aut... read more
Karma Khullar's Mustache
Kristi Wientge
In the tradition of Judy Blume, debut author Kristi Wientge tackles the uncomfortable—but all too relatable—subject of female body hair and self-esteem with this “sparkling and triumphant tale of a middle school misfit” (Heather Vogel Frederick).Karma Khullar is about to start middle school, and she is super nervous. Not just because it seems like her best friend has found a newer, blonder bes... read more
Rise of the Dragon Moon
Gabrielle K. Byrne
The princess of a frozen queendom fights to free her mother from the clutches of terrifying dragons in this middle grade fantasy debut.Princess Toli may be heir to the throne, but she longs to be a fierce hunter and warrior. Alone in a frozen world, her queendom is at the mercy of the dragons that killed her father, and Toli is certain it’s only a matter of time before they come back to destro... read more
The Three Rules of Everyday Magic
Amanda Rawson Hill
Magic doesn't work the way you think it will, but it's what Kate needs as she confronts friendship trouble, her parents' divorce, and Grammy's dementia in this lyrical middle-grade coming-of-age novel for fans of Half a Chance and The Same Stuff as Stars.Kate has trouble believing in magic, especially since the people she loves keep leaving her. But when Grammy tells her the three rules of eve... read more
The Shadows We Know by Heart
Jennifer Park
In this haunting and luminescent debut novel, a girl’s complicated family life starts to unravel after she finds herself falling for a mysterious boy who lives in the forest behind her house.Leah Roberts’s life hasn’t been the same since her brother died ten years ago. Her mother won’t stop drinking, her father can’t let go of his bitter anger, and Leah herself has a secret she’s told no one: ... read more
"I am honored to recommend this book to ALL parents. . . . [I]t relates to all families, tolerance, and love." --Greg Berlanti, writer, producer, director"Raw and unfiltered. . . Lowe breaks new ground, highlighting the dire need for further exploration. 5 Hearts." --Foreword Reviews"[A] powerful eye-opener." --Amanda Hopping-Winn, chief program officer, Family Equality Council "Raw, personal,... read more
Brave New Girls: Stories of Girls Who Science and Scheme
Mary Fan, George Ebey, T. Eric Bakutis, Steph Bennion, Elisha Betts, Bryna Butler, MLD Curelas, Kay Dominguez, Brandon Draga, A.A. Jankiewicz, Evangeline Jennings, Jamie Krakover, Jeanne Kramer-Smyth, Stephen Landry, Karissa Laurel, Michelle Leonard, Meg Merriet, Jelani-Akin Parham, Josh Pritchett, Holly Schofield, Lisa Toohey
Dive into a universe of sci-fi wonders.This collection of sci-fi shorts features a variety of brainy young heroines—girls who engineer, tinker, experiment, and more. Voyage to far-off galaxies with girls who use their science savvy to fix rovers, rescue friends, and protect alien critters. Visit steampunk realms where young ladies put their skills to the test building mechanical wonders and so... read more
For fans of The Amazing Race, Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament is the perfect adventure for middle grade readers who like scavenger hunts and puzzle-solving.Twelve-year-old physics whiz Lexi Magill won't let anything stop her from winning Wisconsin's Teleportation Tournament--the annual competition where teams teleport around the world to solve science-based puzzles. She needs the ... read more
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Julie has helped me so much while editing my first book. She has opened my eyes to so many things that I never would have seen or considered on my own, and overall she's given amazing advice. I would highly recommend her.
Stella Cowan, September 2022
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Julie was incredibly helpful and sweet throughout the entire project. She gave amazing suggestions and edits that have (and will) make my book much better than I ever intended. Thank you!
Amber Davis, August 2020
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Julie did a great job on editing my story on two levels big picture and details by chapter. The value was indeed 5 stars.
Denise Moore, June 2020
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Julie has helped me so much, I'm glad I was able to work with her again!
I highly recommend hiring her. :D
Alex King, March 2020
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Im so glad I got the change to work with Julie! She isnbot only super kind but she also gave such helpful advice and feedback. I look forward to work with her again!
Alex King, February 2020
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