The Writing Sherpa
Sherpa-mentoring
In this monthly one-to-one program, you set writing intentions at the start of the 6 months and then we work together via phone or ZOOM. I consult on 5-6 pages a week during our consultation. I mentor you by checking in and consultation every week for 20 to 25 minutes, and work with you to monitor your writing intentions and progress. I also make suggestions and help you create meaningful narratives. I use evidence-based practices and writing prompts to move your life, creativity and writing forward. I encourage and ask for a six month commitment of $85 a month ($510.00 total). Let's talk. Get a free initial consultation or Sign up and pay online. A bonus: you get to be part of a Live, Zoom writing circle as part of this program.!! If you choose to be part of the regular Thursday morning writing circle, we do not meet up that week for a one-to-one.
LISTEN TO MY UTUBE on MEMOIR WRITING, offered through the Oregon Public Library: Memoir Writing
"My work with Julie has been transformative for me. Her mentoring style is deeply insightful and she has patiently guided me to find my inner voice. As my stories developed, Julie would notice the pivotal moments, (better than I could ) and coax more of that. That style made me more confident and trusting to the process. I’m a better writer now, because of her encouragement and nurturing feedback. I’m grateful for what she gave me." –In appreciation, Bob, 2019-2020, Sherpa-mentoring
Sherpa-coaching
In this monthly one-to-one program, I consult and work on 20+ pages deeply for first round and up to two more times (lightly) a month. I am available for consultation via phone, ZOOM and email. We schedule a 30 minute live video session a month. Sherpa Coaching is $145 per month and I ask that people commit to a minimum of three months. You will get your 20 pages back, then you can work on them and get them back to me to review and comment on twice more within each month. As a comparison, critiquing 20 pages is typically a $120 (6 dollars a page), so the Sherpa Coaching is a great value. I will recommend readings, writing prompts and ways to improve your narrative and message. I will always be mentoring you to your next summit and also make suggestions and help you create meaningful narratives. I help make your meaningful experiences meaningful to your future readers. I recommend this for writers who have their first to almost final draft completed. Get a free initial consultation or Sign up and pay online.
A bonus: you get to be part of a Live, Zoom writing circle as part of this program.!!
"Thank you so very much for your comments and suggestions. They are so valuable and so appreciated. I hadn’t realized that I was writing a memoir, and maybe that’s the reason I got stuck. I didn’t want to revisit my experience with Peter ad-nauseum, which is why I put it aside. But if I reframe this as my story as you suggest, he’s only one part of it. The thought of it blows me away. Thank you again, dear writing Sherpa. Amy, Write-by-the-Lake, 2019
One-to-One (Up Close & Personal) Sherpa-coaching
Experience a transformative shift in your writing with a one-to-one with your Writing Sherpa. Together we go over 20 pages of your writing project for a 1 1/2 to 2 hours. A rare opportunity to get up close and personal strategy and insight into your writing and your craft.
"My first one to one consult with Julie went beyond my expectations. Julie identified areas that fell short of good communication with the reader. She massaged and enhanced my clarity of message in numerous ways. I left expanded about what was possible for my book and filled with ways to improve my writing. And, I felt I had a true ally in my quest to write well and publish." –Rev. Jody Whelden, Board Certified Chaplain, Retired, Speaker & Author: Heart Centered Intuitive Living. www.jodywhelden.com
In this monthly one-to-one program, you set writing intentions at the start of the 6 months and then we work together via phone or ZOOM. I consult on 5-6 pages a week during our consultation. I mentor you by checking in and consultation every week for 20 to 25 minutes, and work with you to monitor your writing intentions and progress. I also make suggestions and help you create meaningful narratives. I use evidence-based practices and writing prompts to move your life, creativity and writing forward. I encourage and ask for a six month commitment of $85 a month ($510.00 total). Let's talk. Get a free initial consultation or Sign up and pay online. A bonus: you get to be part of a Live, Zoom writing circle as part of this program.!! If you choose to be part of the regular Thursday morning writing circle, we do not meet up that week for a one-to-one.
LISTEN TO MY UTUBE on MEMOIR WRITING, offered through the Oregon Public Library: Memoir Writing
"My work with Julie has been transformative for me. Her mentoring style is deeply insightful and she has patiently guided me to find my inner voice. As my stories developed, Julie would notice the pivotal moments, (better than I could ) and coax more of that. That style made me more confident and trusting to the process. I’m a better writer now, because of her encouragement and nurturing feedback. I’m grateful for what she gave me." –In appreciation, Bob, 2019-2020, Sherpa-mentoring
Sherpa-coaching
In this monthly one-to-one program, I consult and work on 20+ pages deeply for first round and up to two more times (lightly) a month. I am available for consultation via phone, ZOOM and email. We schedule a 30 minute live video session a month. Sherpa Coaching is $145 per month and I ask that people commit to a minimum of three months. You will get your 20 pages back, then you can work on them and get them back to me to review and comment on twice more within each month. As a comparison, critiquing 20 pages is typically a $120 (6 dollars a page), so the Sherpa Coaching is a great value. I will recommend readings, writing prompts and ways to improve your narrative and message. I will always be mentoring you to your next summit and also make suggestions and help you create meaningful narratives. I help make your meaningful experiences meaningful to your future readers. I recommend this for writers who have their first to almost final draft completed. Get a free initial consultation or Sign up and pay online.
A bonus: you get to be part of a Live, Zoom writing circle as part of this program.!!
"Thank you so very much for your comments and suggestions. They are so valuable and so appreciated. I hadn’t realized that I was writing a memoir, and maybe that’s the reason I got stuck. I didn’t want to revisit my experience with Peter ad-nauseum, which is why I put it aside. But if I reframe this as my story as you suggest, he’s only one part of it. The thought of it blows me away. Thank you again, dear writing Sherpa. Amy, Write-by-the-Lake, 2019
One-to-One (Up Close & Personal) Sherpa-coaching
Experience a transformative shift in your writing with a one-to-one with your Writing Sherpa. Together we go over 20 pages of your writing project for a 1 1/2 to 2 hours. A rare opportunity to get up close and personal strategy and insight into your writing and your craft.
"My first one to one consult with Julie went beyond my expectations. Julie identified areas that fell short of good communication with the reader. She massaged and enhanced my clarity of message in numerous ways. I left expanded about what was possible for my book and filled with ways to improve my writing. And, I felt I had a true ally in my quest to write well and publish." –Rev. Jody Whelden, Board Certified Chaplain, Retired, Speaker & Author: Heart Centered Intuitive Living. www.jodywhelden.com
"Julie was an invaluable help in getting me started on my memoir. Her concepts, especially that of Pivotal Moments, were especially useful in framing the events of my life into a story that led to successful pitches to literary agents." –Charlotte Mitchell Smith
World into Word…
My writing students and clients refer to me as their Writing Sherpa. I am equipped to help you trek your writing pilgrimage, no matter how high. I have worked with writers for over 25 years one-to-one, over the phone and in group settings. Many are now published writers with successful books, blogs and articles. I offer a monthly writing consultation circle for those ready to commit to a year on a writing project.
Want to hire me to work with you on your writing project? I offer a dynamic and personal process where I focus on 20 pages of your project for a month as your Sherpa-Coach. I also offer a lighter approach as your Sherpa-Mentor. See below.
Living the writer’s life means to explore our own lives, create worlds, and share our wisdom and imaginings on the page through the written word. Check out my weekly blog for writers: All Write Wednesdays: World Into Word.
There is no formula to writing, but you can create an architecture to which you can write, and, create a lifestyle in which you find yourself writing. There are no universal rules to the craft, but there are principles you can use to write. My main focus as a Writing Sherpa is to help turn your meaningful experiences into a meaningful read. Whether you are increasing your awareness and creativity through journal writing, working on a book idea, want to increase your creative energy, or want to know how to get published; I am here to guide you.
Join me in my popular online course: The Initiated Writer, in one of my writing consultation circles, or my writing workshops and offerings through Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I offer a popular week-long summer writing workshop at Write by the Lake in Madison through the UW.
Want to hire me to work with you on your writing project? I offer a dynamic and personal process where I focus on 20 pages of your project for a month as your Sherpa-Coach. I also offer a lighter approach as your Sherpa-Mentor. See below.
Living the writer’s life means to explore our own lives, create worlds, and share our wisdom and imaginings on the page through the written word. Check out my weekly blog for writers: All Write Wednesdays: World Into Word.
There is no formula to writing, but you can create an architecture to which you can write, and, create a lifestyle in which you find yourself writing. There are no universal rules to the craft, but there are principles you can use to write. My main focus as a Writing Sherpa is to help turn your meaningful experiences into a meaningful read. Whether you are increasing your awareness and creativity through journal writing, working on a book idea, want to increase your creative energy, or want to know how to get published; I am here to guide you.
Join me in my popular online course: The Initiated Writer, in one of my writing consultation circles, or my writing workshops and offerings through Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I offer a popular week-long summer writing workshop at Write by the Lake in Madison through the UW.
“Julie Tallard Johnson is a master mentor. She is incredibly skilled at pointing you in the right direction at the right time; offering resources that not only help but inspire; helping you find whatever it is you need within your own being; and being true to her own authentic being. Julie walks her talk like no one else I know: her integrity is impeccable. I’ve used her books for guidance, participated in her workshops and courses, been mentored, and had individual sessions with her. All of them helped me immensely in getting to know myself, being true to my soul’s calling, living an authentic existence, and even loosening up! I don’t know what I did in a former life to get to work with Julie, but I am just grateful I didn’t pass up the opportunity. I give her my highest recommendation.” ~ Prudence Tippins, poet, teacher
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