Literary Services and
Consulting
Workshops that ignite minds, literary guidance that helps voices rise, and curriculum that cultivates understanding. At Art & Humanity, we invite transformation through the shared power of words.
Upcoming Workshops
Explore upcoming workshops designed to effect change in the human spirit, inspire critical thinking, and enhance individual and community health.
The Art & Humanity Difference
What Clients Are Saying
“Julie is a masterful writer - she will not only catch your embarrassing typos, but she will help tighten up your language and clarify your prose, making your piece sound much more polished. She is also very easy to work with: professional, fast, and kind. I can’t recommend Julie enough, and I look forward to sending her more work in the future!”
“Julie excels at taking the reins of any book project. Professional, organized, and creative, she streamlines the process and elevates the final product. With her strong background in writing and publishing, she ensures your book meets the highest standards of quality.”
“Julie was a huge asset to the administrative team at Pacific Theatre; her academic background and her expertise in the area of writing, in particular, were invaluable in presenting our company well to the public and to funding bodies. Her work was always professional, careful, and quickly executed.”
“I have been fortunate to participate in at least three of Julie's workshops over the past few years. She is
an insightful, intuitive, inclusive facilitator who brings her depth of knowledge and curiosity about life, the world and people to her presentations. I am a richer person for having spent time with Julie through joining one of her sessions.”
“Julie’s workshop, Grief(s), was a deeply impactful experience for me. Since the COVID pandemic, I’ve become increasingly aware of the importance of mutual aid—how peers can come together to explore themes that are relevant to our time and offer support in spaces that aren’t formal counseling or academic settings, where emotions are often kept at a distance. Julie facilitated the workshop with a perfect balance of professionalism and compassion. She selected readings that captured a range of lived experiences, highlighting how powerful it is when authors share their work and connect with readers on a meaningful level. I would be thrilled to join Julie and the other participants for another experience like this one.”
“Julie Sutherland is the best editor I’ve worked with in the past ten years or so. As a literary scholar, I completely trust Julie’s judgment. It’s a relief to send her my text when my eyes have become too tired to polish it any further. Julie combs reliably through the text, spotting typos or inconsistencies. In addition, she sometimes smoothens a dense passage or poses a question that helps me to reformulate the prose. Either way the text improves. I’m grateful for Julie’s services and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a rigorous, reliable and thorough editor.”
“I worked with Julie on two projects and her literary evaluations were exceptional! Not only were her constructive criticism and line edits exactly what I was looking for, I felt both understood and encouraged as an author. Would recommend a thousand times as a well established professional."
“Julie has a thoughtful and resonant approach that lifts her workshops beyond the academic. Her lessons
and insight have stayed with me through the years."
“Julie’s attention to detail and encouraging feedback make working with her such a supportive experience. She makes everything sound better.”
“Julie is one of the sharpest and most efficient readers I know – and I have known quite a few … She can spot things you’ve missed on several re-reads, and is remarkably precise and sympathetic in her editing.”
“Julie handled my project on short notice and has strengthened the manuscript immeasurably. Detailed edits, comments, and suggestions. Thanks so much and look forward to sending more projects your way.”
Meet the Founder
I am Julie Sutherland, the face and spirit behind this business. My PhD is in English Studies and Modern European Languages—a degree I pursued out of a deep passion for literature and language that has never left me. I have a second passion, which is community wellness, and over the decades I have honed my professional skills to promote mental and physical health among diverse communities.
Art & Humanity Literary Services and Consulting allows me to draw on my dedication to the twin pillars of art and wellness to offer my clients the opportunity to make a difference in their own lives and those they reach through their writing. Together with my clients, we are changing the world word by word!