Joanna henry

My coaching calls with Joanna are like talking with a brilliant, funny, and compassionate friend who loves writing just as much as I do. Working with her cuts through the isolation and doubt that are part of writing. She helps me stay energized and focused. If a piece of writing isn’t working, she isn't afraid to say so - then puts her finger right on the problem. If I’m floundering and ready to give up, she asks just the right questions to help me remember why I’m writing my book. She always manages to offer just what I need in the moment, whether it’s grammatical advice or insights into the meaning of life.

- Diane Hill, Author - Coming Home

Joanna Henry - Author. Writing Coach. Facilitator

Is it time to bring your writing project into the world?

If your heart answered ‘yes’ then you're in the right place.

Are you someone who has always said you are going to write a book someday but have no idea how to begin?

Or maybe you started writing but then lost steam, got stuck, blocked or busy and just can't find your way back.

That's okay. You aren't expected to figure it all out by yourself.

In fact, you shouldn't. It's less fun and your writing will be less good.

Nobody wants less good writing.

I'm a best-selling author, writing coach, and facilitator. During my 25 plus years of working in communications I've discovered that my gift is helping others connect: with the heart of their work, with their authentic voice and with supportive writing communities. Because we writers need community. So do our projects. They positively thrive in community.

I've worked with almost every media of storytelling – from print to stage and screen – and my clients have ranged from seasoned authors to first-time writers.

They all shared one thing in common: they knew with utter conviction that it was time.

Remember, it is not your job to know exactly how to turn a dream into reality, but it is your job to say yes to your dream, over and over again throughout the process. It is your job to take the next step that you can see before you. That’s how these things get done after all.

One small yes at a time.

Joanna Henry, smiling and leaning against a soft blue-grey wall. Photo by Alexis MacDonald

This is me 10 years ago. Did I mention a new website is coming soon? Photo by Alexis MacDonald

Joanna Henry was a dream consultant on our documentary. We went to her when we found ourselves wrestling with an intractable story problem on our rough cut – it was year 6 of the project and we were burnt out. Joanna's input was like magic. She was superbly attuned to our project, has a keen story sense and an uncanny ability to 'see' great potential edits. She also has a killer sense of humour and is nothing but a pleasure to work with. She made short work of our problems. Highly recommend her as an asset on any narrative project.

- Lokchi Lam, Director

Don't just take my word for it...

Cara Fabre - PhD, Educator, Author

Fazleem Biag - Computer Science, Masters at St.FX University

As the story consultant on our film, Joanna's ability to see the vision for the entire project while teasing out the nuances of character, theme, and structure were invaluable. She also brought deep respect for the subjects of our film and centred their integrity, dignity, and safety throughout the process. Our film moves hearts and minds in distinctive ways because of Joanna's input and expertise.

Fazleem Biag - Computer Science, Masters at St.FX University

Joanna has great knowledge and experience. Her communications workshops at the Frank McKenna Centre for Leadership gave students a perspective that was new, informative, and not something you can find over the internet. I never felt they were three-hour long workshops! We students don’t often get the opportunity to attend something like this. It was very worthwhile and I hope more students get the chance to learn from her.

Josephine Nabukenya - Author "Beyond Your Status"

Fazleem Biag - Computer Science, Masters at St.FX University

Josephine Nabukenya - Author "Beyond Your Status"

So thankful that Joanna was there for me through my book writing process. She looked through my early draft and told me when crucial parts of my story were missing. Her support drove me from the very first day we met.

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Joanna Henry - Author. Writing Coach. Facilitator

Is it time to bring your writing project into the world?

Don't just take my word for it...

Cara Fabre - PhD, Educator, Author

Fazleem Biag - Computer Science, Masters at St.FX University

Fazleem Biag - Computer Science, Masters at St.FX University

Fazleem Biag - Computer Science, Masters at St.FX University

Fazleem Biag - Computer Science, Masters at St.FX University

Fazleem Biag - Computer Science, Masters at St.FX University

Josephine Nabukenya - Author "Beyond Your Status"

Fazleem Biag - Computer Science, Masters at St.FX University

Josephine Nabukenya - Author "Beyond Your Status"

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