JULIE McGONEGAL, PhD
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As a published writer and experienced editor with a PhD in English and Cultural Studies from McMaster University, I'm passionate about working at the intersection where language, justice, and ethics meet. In my past lives, I've worked as a professor in the field of postcolonial literature at various Ontario-based universities and as an associate editor at Broadview, North America's oldest continuously published magazine. These days, I am a freelance journalist and editor who is dedicated to making well-researched prose and relevant content accessible to everyone. 
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I strive to convey nuanced ideas about the world with clarity, care, and sophistication, and to help others do the same. 
I also offer a full scope of writing and editing services to a wide-ranging clientele, as well as a genuine spirit of support. My niche is empowering academics to write books for broader audiences by honing journalistic methods and techniques. I emphasize writing as a creative and critical process, and accompany aspiring and experienced writers at every stage and in every discipline across the humanities and social sciences. 


Behind all my work is a deeply held belief in the power of language to transform how we think, how we feel, and how we live. My home is the rural artistic community of Elora, Ont., near Guelph, where I love to frequent local cafes and wander aimlessly. That image on my home page, however, is of the spectacular Skellig Michael, a rugged and remote rock off the Atlantic coast near County Kerry, Ireland. 

What My Clients Are Saying

"Julie is an excellent editor who helped me refine my manuscript and bring out my own voice even more clearly. As she approached my work, she listened to and addressed my needs, while simultaneously providing her own independent and professional judgment with clarity and encouragement. Her attention to detail was just what I needed to complete my work."
– John Borrows, Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law, University of Toronto Faculty of Law​

"Julie is well-informed, prompt, has a keen eye for detail, and is genuinely engaged in the work she is reading. She is a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Julie!" 
– Dr. Chandrima Chakraborty, Associate Professor, Department of English and Cultural Studies, McMaster University

​"I want to stress what a positive and rewarding experience this has been for me. If I hadn't contacted you for your editorial services, my paper would probably still be sitting on my computer, untouched and unread. I wanted to convert the paper into an article, but I felt overwhelmed and uncertain. Truly, your advice about how to restructure and supplement the paper was the kickstart I needed, giving me the motivation to move forward with confidence." 
– Dr. Lindsay Diehl, Assistant Professor of English, Theatre, Film, & Media, University of Manitoba
  • About me
  • Editing
  • Books
  • Journalism
  • Contact