Literary Consulting
With nearly 25 years of guiding authors in the arts, humanities, and social sciences—from copyediting and publishing consultations to full project management—Art & Humanity has a long history of supporting every stage of the writing process.
At a Glance
Credentials
Julie guides writers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences through the writing and publishing process. Her international clients span academia, government, arts and entertainment, diplomacy, corporate sectors, and global nonprofits in humanitarian aid and community development.
- Copyediting for academics, professionals, and creatives for 24+ years
- Preparing manuscripts for publication with scholarly and commercial presses for 25+ years
- Managing book projects from proposal to production for 7 years, ensuring accuracy and style
- Guiding authors and institutions over decades to tailor content for varied audiences
- Published widely as both author and editor across books, journals, and anthologies
A Deeper Dive
What It Is
A close, critical read of your manuscript to sharpen your voice and polish every sentence.
Goals
- Elevate style and clarity
- Ensure coherence and consistency
- Enhance readability
- Verify suitability for your target audience and purpose
- Trim excess to meet word-count limits
Formats I Edit
- Academic: papers, edited collections, monographs, dissertations
- Business & Corporate: reports, proposals, policy docs, presentations
- Creative & Journalism: fiction/non-fiction books, articles, scripts, plays
- EAL: writers for whom English is an additional language
Please note:
- I don’t format bibliographies, create indexes, or edit resumes/CVs.
- I follow basic publisher style guidelines (serial commas, dashes) but don’t apply full APA/MLA style.
- Next-business-day projects, where possible to schedule them, incur a 25% surcharge.
- The editing process does not guarantee publication.
Why Get an Evaluation First?
Writers gain an expert, impartial perspective on their work’s strengths and weaknesses before investing in a full copyedit or facing rejection by a publisher.
Who's It For?
Emerging and established authors of novels and short stories (adult, young adult, children); scripts, screenplays, and audio dramas for radio/podcasts; non-fiction (arts, humanities, social sciences).
What You Receive
- Evaluation of writing technique (style and technical astuteness).
- Assessment of content.
- Suggestions for developing/finessing the manuscript.
- Responses to three specific questions you are invited to submit with your manuscript.
Please note: Evaluation does not guarantee publication.
What It Is
A professional review helps ensure you don’t send something half-baked to publishers. It’s like a rehearsal before the audition: you’ll learn how your proposal reads to industry insiders and how to maximize your chances of success.
What I Do
- Detailed Feedback on Each Section
- Comments on Structure & Orgnization
- Line Edits or Margin Comments
- Recommendations for Improvement
Who's It For?
Any author in the arts, humanities, or social sciences with a polished proposal draft who is seeking professional insights to improve their proposal’s clarity, persuasiveness, and market viability.
When to Book
At any stage, from the zygote of an idea to the final manuscript stage.
What Happens?
- Live, one-on-one Zoom sessions (length by appointment)
- Q&A on writing craft, publishing pathways, query strategy
- Personalized guidance on next steps in your project
Who's It For?
What It Is
Have you recently signed a book contract or agreed to edit a special issue of a journal? Julie Sutherland has a decade of experience managing book and journal projects in social and environmental justice, the arts, humanities and social sciences, and critical and health humanities.
Services Include
- Advising on realistic timelines
- Planning & documenting every task
- Anticipating and overcoming barriers
- Coordinating with contributors & publishers
- Copy-editing final or near-final drafts
- Reviewing proofs
- Ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery
Plus: Optional media support (podcasts, video series) to amplify your project.
Who's It For?
If you are an individual or organization with funding to contract an external project manager, Julie can oversee every aspect of your project.
Ready to elevate your writing?
Whether you need a line-by-line polish or big-picture feedback, I’ll be with you at every step.