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COACHING.
EDITING.
WRITING.
From an idea to a published book.
Everyone has a story to tell, but not every story makes it to print. With my professional skills and industry knowledge, I am able to help you bring your story from an idea to reality.
Whether you have thousands of words on paper or just a folder full of notes, I can help move your writing forward with edits, research, or feedback from beta readers. Still not convinced your story can become a reality?
Here are some common questions about the how I can help.
How do I get started?
I can meet you where you are in the process, whether that means 50,000 words on paper or a folder stuffed with notes, ideas and character descriptions. Writing coaching in a series of sessions will get your story in order.
I published myself, but I want to sell more books. What now?
Creating a place for your book to exist in the world can mean your locale or an online presence, or both! Promotion is an ongoing process, especially if there’s another book in your future.
The story is written.
What’s Next?
Editing, refining and beta readers finalize the details. A final polish and cover design put you at the doorstep of publishing.
A book is just one piece of what I want to do.
What’s the next step?
Reputation management and thought leadership efforts can help you become established as a leader in your industry. What’s the solution you have to share with the world?
About Me.
Welcome! My name is Jona, pronounced like "Jonathan" with the end hacked off.
I established Middle America Communication Solutions (MACS) in 2021 to meet the writing, marketing, and public relations needs of authors and business owners.
My career began in journalism and, over the past 20 years, I’ve worked in various roles related to communications, writing, fundraising, and marketing. The majority of my career has been in marketing and fundraising for nonprofit organizations.
In 2014, I tightened my focus on public relations and earned my Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2018. I also served as Communications Director for a state agency.
Today, I’m focused on helping my clients with my expertise in editing, communications, and public relations.
I earned a bachelor’s degree from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and a master’s degree from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia.
