We partner with serious writers to refine craft, strengthen narrative arcs, and create publication-ready manuscripts.
If there is a book you really want to read
but it hasn't been written yet
then you must write it.
- Toni Morrison
WELCOME
At Joiya ME Writes, we partner with writers who have a story to tell and are ready to strengthen their craft. Whether you're working through an idea, feeling structurally stuck, or refining a manuscript, we're here to help you move forward with thoughtful, direct guidance while preserving the voice that makes your story yours.
HOW I SUPPORT WRITER
Clarity before drafting. Develop a strong premise, narrative direction, and practical outline.
Big-picture feedback to strengthen your manuscript’s structure, pacing, narrative clarity, and craft.
Guidance as you prepare your manuscript for agents or publishers, including your synopsis, query letter, and next steps.
A fierce advocate for aspiring authors.
Joiya is a recovering attorney who stepped away from her legal career to focus on raising her phenomenal kiddos. During that time, she returned to her love of the written word and never looked back.
Now an author, seasoned editor, associate book scout, and MFA graduate in Creative Writing, Joiya brings both professional expertise and firsthand experience with the publishing journey to her work with writers.
WHY JOIYA ME WRITES
Every critique, recommendation, and coaching conversation comes from professional expertise and careful engagement with your work.
Strengthen your storytelling while developing work that remains authentically your own.
Build your skills and confidence so what you learn carries into the stories you write next.
"Joiya has played a pivotal role in my development as a writer. I would go months ignoring my manuscript before hiring her. Now, with our weekly craft and strategy chats, even in my busiest months, I have maintained a consistent writing practice. The accountability has helped more than I could have imagined. In addition, sitting down with her to go over my initial idea helped me to create an outline, streamlining my writing process. What I like most is that Joiya encouraged me to have a roadmap, but emphasizes the freedom to go off road, if the plot or characters take me there. Overall, working with Joiya has helped me write smarter and faster. I wish I had hired her for my first book!"
KZK, Author of the award-winning novel Filaments
Whether you're starting with an idea or already have a manuscript in progress, let's find the support that makes sense for where you are.