For those writers looking to address internal barriers to success; for the therapists who need another set of eyes for the final draft of a blog; for the helping professionals preparing an article for submission; for the student preparing an academic thesis or dissertation; and for individuals who are writing creatively and seeking feedback, Johanna is prepared with Perspectives’ Pen.

We all need an extra set of eyes sometimes. Perspectives’ Pen was created with the principle of balancing challenge and support for writers. In editing, as in counseling, Johanna strives to facilitate growth and accentuate your individual voice as a writer in order to best communicate your area of expertise (be it academic, casual, or creative) to the reader.

Johanna is combining her experience in publishing and writing with her therapeutic ear for developing narrative in order to provide you with quality consultation. While completing her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Johanna interned as an Editorial Literary Intern for Little, Brown & Co. Since that time, she has written for Huff Post, New York Times Well, and Prairie Schooner, among others. She’s been a reader for Harvard Review and is currently completing a second master’s degree in Creative Writing and Literature through the Harvard Extension.

Why use editing services?

Sometimes we walk out of the house with a button undone, or a shoelace untied. When you are sending your writing out into the world (whether it is directly to your audience, or through a submission for publication), you don’t want any buttons undone or shoelaces untied. Editing services can help to make sure your grammar is buttoned up, your content is dynamic, and your voice is clearly heard through the words on the page.

Why engage in writing consultation?

We all have internal barriers to success that come up from time to time. You may have an internal procrastinator, or a really intense inner critic. Johanna can help you to identify and work with any barriers you may have to reaching your writing goals.

What will I gain from Perspectives’ Pen?

You will gain a new perspective on your work and your identity as a writer. By the time you are seeking editing services, you have already done the hard work of putting pen to paper. In reaching out for writing consultation, you are making your writing identity a priority in your life. Johanna will help you to elevate your writing and care for your creative process so that your ideas and your voice can best be heard by your ideal audience.

Packages:

Packages include in-depth exploration into your identity as a writer, your goals for your writing career, any barriers to achieving these goals, and strategies to take as you write forward. Johanna applies therapeutic knowledge and evidence-based psychological strategies to help you with your individual writing goals and struggles.

*Please note: writing consultation is not psychotherapy and is not intended to replace psychotherapy.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE ($500 package)

This package includes one hour-long intake session with Johanna, a set of tailored exercises, an in-depth review of 5-10 pages of your writing, and a half-hour follow-up session. The intake session is used to address your writing goals, barriers to reaching your goals, and strategies to move forward towards them. The tailored exercises include personalized writing prompts for your current writing projects and exercises for personal growth in your life as a writer, as well as journaling strategies intended to focus on growing particular cognitive pathways. The review of pages is intended to give Johanna a sense of your writing and provide inquisitive feedback with directions for growth of the writing itself. Johanna will provide information on the psychology and neuroscience behind each strategy provided, as well as resources for further individual study in these areas. This package is designed to interrupt negative cycles in your approach to writing and act as a one-time catalyst for positive growth.

GROWING THE WRITER’S PERSPECTIVE ($1200 package)

This package includes three hour-long sessions with Johanna, three sets of exercises, and an in-depth review of 20-30 pages of your writing. In the individualized sessions, Johanna will facilitate exploration of your identity as a writer, your short-term and long-term goals, internal barriers to reaching these goals, and in-depth strategies to move forward in your writing life. Johanna will provide three sets of tailored exercises, one after each session, that will include writing prompts, journaling strategies, and exercises for personal growth. The review of pages will provide the opportunity for expanding curiosity in your creative process. Johanna will provide information on the psychology and neuroscience behind each strategy provided, as well as resources for further individual study in these areas. This package is intended to help identify barriers to progress, offer an in-depth exploration of your identity as a writer, and provide clear pathways to live into your writing life.

General Services and fees:

Light content editing – $40 per hour

In-depth content editing in the field of mental health or psychology – $50 per hour

Real-time feedback and discussion / feedback session on a singular piece of writing (50 minutes) – $150

Consultation on the growth of the writer using psychological expertise (50 minutes) – $200

For editing projects:

Written feedback via email is provided for each level of editing service. Each project will be charged in half-hour increments. There is a minimum charge of $50 per editing project.

Small projects (1-2 pages) can be turned around within one week. Expected timeline for larger projects and any time-sensitive needs should be discussed with editor in advance.

For more information or to schedule an editing project, please contact Johanna directly at jbondperspectives@gmail.com, or by phone at (585)406-3012.

TESTIMONIALS:

“Johanna offers quality feedback and the professionalism that you would want in anyone with whom you do business. I used her services for my first book and definitely plan on partnering with her again in the future.”

– Carl Binger, LMHC

“Johanna has a gift for editing. She helps me to convey exactly what I want to say in a way that engages the reader. She is very thorough and always completes the work in the agreed-upon time frame.”

-Lynn Acquafondata, LMHC