Schedule Complimentary Writing Strategy Call with Jahci Joy
15 minutes • No obligation • Grades 5–12
You know writing is more than a grade or a test.
You know writing is integral to your child's future success.
Deep down, you know time flies, and you can't put off the communication skills that will affect scholarship, college, and job applications.
And writing is more than just writing. It translates into speaking, networking, and the confidence that comes from knowing how to express yourself and make people listen.
Because that's what gets you into rooms you didn't even know existed.
And those skills can shape your child's future.
You know something isn't working with your child's writing. But you don't know what, and you don't know how to fix it.
So, let's figure out what they actually need.
Maybe your child has good ideas but struggles to get them onto the page.
Maybe they keep hearing “add more detail,” “explain your answer,” or “you need structure/organization,” but nothing seems to change.
Maybe they're getting decent grades, but you know they're capable of more.
Or maybe you've already tried tutoring, more writing practice, a new curriculum, or other resources, and you're still not sure what the actual problem is.
Before you try something else, let's figure out what's really getting in the way.
That's where the Complimentary Writing Strategy Call comes in:
- Tell me what you're seeing
- what your child's teachers have said, and
- what you've already tried.
I'll help you identify what may actually be getting in the way and give you specific next steps to move forward.
The benefit of the call is not simply knowing what is wrong. It’s knowing what your child actually needs so you can stop guessing, stop throwing random interventions at the problem, and start helping them build a skill they will need far beyond school.
Schedule My Complimentary Writing Strategy Call
15 minutes • No obligation • Grades 5–12
Here's the real problem most people don't know.
The thing you’re seeing may not be the thing your child actually needs help with.
When a child struggles with writing, it’s easy to focus on what the finished paper looks like.
Maybe they:
- Don't explain their evidence.
- Repeat the same information.
- Have trouble organizing their ideas.
- Don't really know how to get started.
- Write much less than they can explain out loud.
- Depend heavily on templates or adults.
- Have trouble using feedback to improve their next assignment.
- Seem to understand the material but can't communicate their thinking clearly.
- Get good grades but aren't developing the independence or depth you know they’re capable of.
- Are ready to move to the next level, but you're not sure how to get them there
But those are symptoms, not necessarily the root problem.
For example, “My child needs more detail” could actually mean they don't understand the task, don't know what information matters, don't know how to explain their reasoning, or don't know how to tell what the reader needs.
The right solution depends on the actual problem.
That's why I don't start with “Your child needs more writing practice.”
I start by figuring out where the breakdown is happening before jumping to a solution.
Do you want to know WHY this matters?
Because the goal isn't just a better paper.
A child who learns how to write more clearly is also learning how to:
- organize their thoughts
- explain what they mean
- support their ideas
- make decisions about what information matters
- respond to feedback
- revise instead of simply starting over
- communicate their thinking to other people
- become more confident in their own ideas
But...those skills don't disappear when the assignment ends.
They show up in college applications, scholarships, interviews, presentations, workplace communication, relationships, and everyday self-advocacy.
Your child won't always have a teacher or parent beside them to help organize their thoughts, explain their reasoning, or speak up for what they need.
Those skills take time to develop. Years, honestly.
The years between middle school and adulthood go quickly.
The years between high school and adulthood, even quicker.
You don't want to wait until your child is applying to college or entering the workforce to realize they never learned how to communicate their ideas independently.
You can start building those skills now.
Let's help your child improve their writing & communication skills before it becomes urgent.
15 minutes • No obligation • Grades 5–12
So what happens during the Writing Strategy Call?
This isn't a generic consultation where I simply tell you about my services.
We talk about your actual child. You'll have the opportunity to tell me:
What you’re seeing
What seems difficult, inconsistent, or different from what you know your child can do.
What their teachers or other adults are saying
The feedback you've received and what you've been told your child needs to improve.
What you've already tried
Tutoring, curriculum changes, writing practice, workbooks, templates, teacher support, or anything else you've used.
Then I'll help you look underneath the surface.
We'll talk through what may actually be contributing to the difficulty and what I would focus on next.
You'll leave with:
- A clearer understanding of what may be getting in your child's way
- A better idea of what not to spend your time and money on
- Specific areas to focus on next
- Practical next steps for supporting your child
You don't have to know the right terminology or diagnose the problem yourself.
That's what I'm here to help you figure out.
You might be wondering, "but why a strategy call?"
Because here's something else most people don't know.
Writing problems can come from many different places.
Depending on what I learn about your child, we may need to look at things like:
Task Interpretation
Does your child understand what the prompt is actually asking?
Ideas
Do they know what they want to say, or are they struggling to develop meaningful ideas?
Organization
Can they decide what belongs where and create a logical flow?
Reasoning & Development
Can they explain why their evidence or ideas support what they're saying?
Reader Clarity
Can another person understand what they're trying to communicate?
Revision
Do they know how to recognize what isn't working and make meaningful changes?
And sometimes the issue isn't primarily a writing skill at all.
It may involve process, comprehension, context, participation, or even an incompatible teaching style.
That's why I don't believe in automatically prescribing more writing practice, grammar worksheets, or another template before understanding the problem.
Take Okiki, for example:
Okiki needed to add more detail to his responses...
But sometimes “add more detail” isn’t the full answer.
Okiki could find relevant evidence to support his answers.
But his responses still lacked the depth needed to fully connect his ideas so the paper could just...flow.
At first glance, the problem seemed like he simply needed to “add more detail.”
But when I looked more closely at his writing, I noticed something different.
He would give his answer, provide evidence, and then essentially repeat the evidence.
He wasn’t struggling to find information.
He was struggling to explain why the information mattered.
So instead of simply telling him to write more, we worked on:
- distinguishing between repeating evidence and explaining it
- connecting evidence back to the claim
- developing his reasoning
- elaborating without adding unsupported information
- revising his thinking
That distinction matters because two students can receive the same feedback and need completely different instruction.
Another student of mine needed to “add more detail” because his claim was lacking.
He would answer the prompt but not provide reasons for why he answered that way.
Essentially, he just restated the question and stopped.
Without further explaining why, his idea lacked the necessary details to inform the rest of his paragraph.
Thus, he lacked the direction needed to actually formulate a complete response.
Yet another student, David, needed to “add more detail” by actually using evidence from the text.
He provided evidence, but it did not come from the text.
Instead, it came from his personal experience or other irrelevant information.
He needed to understand that evidence needs to come directly from the text and support his response.
Three students, all 3 needed to "add more detail", but it was a different type of detail every time.
So, the goal isn’t to make your child write more.
It’s to help them understand what their writing actually needs to do.
It’s to help them understand what they actually need to practice.
Otherwise, they’re simply practicing their mistakes.
Schedule My Complimentary Writing Strategy Call
15 minutes • No obligation • Grades 5–12
Why am I fit to support your child?
I know these skills matter because I've seen where they can lead.
I've always loved writing, but over the years I've also seen how much writing and communication can affect a student's opportunities.
Writing and self-advocacy helped me earn a full-tuition scholarship, additional scholarships, and graduate from college without student debt due to these scholarships totaling over $350,000. Since I was awarded more money than the cost of tuition, I was even provided refund checks and able to save $40,000 by the time I graduated college.
I was accepted into summer programs at Yale and Brown, and I was accepted into Case Western Reserve University with a full-tuition scholarship after building a genuine relationship within the school and with admissions counselors who guided me on my high school and college journey.
Those opportunities weren't created by perfect grammar.
They came from being able to communicate who I was, what I could contribute, and why I belonged in the room.
That's why I don't see writing as just another school subject.
Writing is the ability to communicate your ideas to someone else.
It's the ability to share your story in ways that make other people want to invest in you (e.g. college admission, scholarships, internship program, job opportunities, etc.)
It's the ability to use your critical thinking skills to build your ability to problem solve inside and outside the classroom.
It's a stepping stone to communication that goes beyond the page, such as speaking, and communication that gets you into doors—such as networking.
When students learn how to organize their thoughts, explain their reasoning, revise their ideas, and communicate with confidence, they're developing skills they can carry with them long after the assignment is over.
Hi! I'm Jahci Joy.
A writer, teacher, and writing & communications coach. I help students utilize their voices to maximize the opportunities for their future.
15 minutes • No obligation • Grades 5–12
You may wonder if I'm actually a fit for your child though
So who is this actually for?
This call may be a good place to start if your child is in grades 5–12 and you’re noticing things like:
- “My child has good ideas, but can't get them onto the page.”
- “They know the answer when they talk to me, but their writing doesn't show it.”
- “Their teacher keeps saying they need more detail.”
- “They use evidence, but don't explain it.”
- “They keep repeating themselves.”
- “They struggle to organize their thoughts.”
- “They rely on me too much to tell them what to write.”
- “We've tried other support, but I'm still not sure what the actual problem is.”
- “Their grades are fine, but I know they can do more.”
- “I want them to become a more independent and confident writer.”
Before you book, know what you're getting into.
First, this is a complimentary call.
You will be provided a diagnosis of your child's actual writing concern + action plan.
All you need to do is come ready to tell me what you're seeing.
When you schedule, I'll ask you a few questions about your child.
Don't worry about using the “right” terminology.
Tell me:
- What prompted you to schedule the call?
- What do you think is difficult for your child?
- What has their teacher or another adult said?
- What happens when your child tries to write?
- What have you already tried?
- What would you love for your child to be able to do better?
The more specific you can be, the more useful our conversation can be.
And remember:
You don't have to diagnose the problem yourself. That's my job.
Schedule My Complimentary Writing Strategy Call
15 minutes • No obligation • Grades 5–12
FAQS
Is the call really complimentary?
Yes. There is no charge and no obligation to purchase a service.
How long is the call?
The call is approximately 15 minutes.
Will you teach my child during the call?
No. This is not a tutoring session or full writing assessment. The purpose is to understand what you're seeing, identify likely areas contributing to the difficulty, and give you specific next steps.
Do I need to send a writing sample?
A recent writing sample can be helpful, but it isn't required to schedule the call.
Will I have to purchase coaching afterward?
No. If I believe additional support would be helpful, I'll explain your options. You're not required to work with me.
Stop guessing. Start with the right problem.
Your child's writing struggles may be telling you that something needs attention.
But before you spend more time, money, or energy trying to fix it, find out what actually needs to change.
Let's figure that out together.
The earlier your child learns how to think through ideas, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their writing, the more time they have to build those skills before they need them for college, work, and life.
Tell me what you're seeing. Let's figure out what your child actually needs.
Schedule My Complimentary Writing Strategy Call
15 minutes • No obligation • Grades 5–12