Meet your editor and book coach.
Joanne Haines
I’m delighted to meet you! Thanks for stopping by!
I was a line and copy editor for over fifteen years before transitioning to developmental editing and book coaching five years ago. Working directly with authors and book-length manuscripts has always been my greatest joy. I have honed a superpower of seeing and fixing both macro and micro issues in a manuscript while having authentic relationships with authors. While zooming in and out with my editorial lens on the page, I won’t lose sight of your goals and intentions as the artist.
As a developmental editor, I specialize in helping shape full manuscripts. I use story structure theory, tools, and methodology to guide clients through whatever stage they are at: planning, writing, or revision. I don’t consider the work done until a manuscript is pitch-ready.
As a book coach, I always meet writers where they are at in their writing journeys and work to set a clear path for them to move forward. If you are already a plotter, we can nerd out together on structure while getting your story finished and polished. If you are a pantser, I can help with the structure and detail work while you channel the muse.
Schedule a free consultation and let’s discover how I can be of service to you!