Coaching for Writers
Helping you believe in you.
As a published author with HarperCollins, and with a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, I know the setbacks you can encounter when writing. If it’s not imposter syndrome it’s self-doubt, and if it’s not self-doubt, it’s rejection. Perhaps you start something and never get it finished. Perhaps you find writing to be lonely. Perhaps you’re unsure if what you’ve written is any good at all. Perhaps it’s everything all at once.
Whatever it is, I’m here to help you. With my coaching for writers services, I aim to work with you one on one to grow your confidence as a writer, to approach writing as a job to be respected, and to develop your story and your sense of self.
With the option of uniquely blending mindfulness techniques, as well as tarot and astrology, I’ll help you feel connected to your story, and learn to trust your intuition.
With my writing coaching, you will get tailored feedback which looks at story and character development, scene pacing, dialogue, character and story arcs, as well as focussing on a particular topic you think you need work on. If you opt for a 3 or 6 meetings session, we will develop your story together. I’ll give you writing prompts, assign writing exercises, and we’ll have regular check-ins and progress support, where I’ll ensure you’re meeting your writing goals. If you opt for a mindful approach to writing, we’ll incorporate astrology, tarot and mindful techniques to equip you to be a better writer.
We will discuss your writing hopes, any writing anxieties and hang ups, and career options.
I am a traditionally published fiction novelist, and a journalist. My debut novel was shortlisted for a Romantic Novelists’ Association award. I have been studying writing for many years. I am also currently studying a Masters in Creative Writing and Education, with a focus on teaching Creative Writing.
Book a free call
I offer an initial half hour call completely free of charge, so that you can get a feel for me, ask me anything you want to know, and discuss more about what to expect. No writing exchanges hand at this stage. This is purely a vibe check! All calls are done via Zoom and at your convenience!
Connecting you to the spirit of your writing.
About me
I love writing, I love authors, and I love chatting all things writing and authorship. Ever since I can remember, I wanted to be an author. As a child, I would always be writing, and I started writing seriously from my teenage years. I would spend hours absorbing writing, whether it be reading for pleasure, or reading craft books. All of this I still do. I’m often listening to other writers talk about their process, consuming content about writing and books, or studying the craft of writing.
As a traditionally published author with HarperCollins, I know the whole process of writing a book, seeking representation, getting rejected, getting accepted, and publishing, and all the feelings that come with it. With my studies in BA English Literature and Creative Writing, and studies on a Creative Writing and Education MA, I blend my own experiences with university level studying, with a focus on teaching Creative Writing and working with others on their written pieces.
As a romance novelist, as well as a dystopian novelist - and a writer of cosy mysteries and horror - I have a focus on fiction. I’d particularly love to work with you closely on your project, no matter the length, and I aim to encourage you to get it in good shape and keep you on track with your goals.
I’m also a spiritual man - believing in astrology, tarot, and the esoteric - love a good ghost story, too. So I bring the esoteric to some of my coaching services and would love to guide you on a mindful, spiritual, and creative path.
FAQs
Why should I work with you?
As a traditionally published author with HarperCollins, I can bring first-hand experience of the business of writing to our sessions. But ultimately, I’m a writer first, and I understand what it means to be so. From the frustrations to the joys, and the insecurities and the excitement of creativity, I’ve been through it all, and I continue to go through the motions. From as early as I can remember, I knew I wanted to be a writer, and I have spent years of my life consuming what it means to be so. Whether that’s listening to numerous author interviews and writing podcasts, to reading as many books as I can on the art of writing. On a personal level I have absorbed the art of writing to help me become a better writer myself. I took my studies as far as getting a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, where I achieved a distinction in my Creative Writing, to studying a Masters in Creative Writing and Education, so I can learn how to teach Creative Writing to other people. Actively working on writing, I can help you work on your story at any stage, and offer you guidance and support as a friend and fellow writer.
Can you promise me publication?
No, and any writing coach or mentor who does so is doing you a disservice. I cannot promise any publication outcome, and I cannot promise you any connections. Instead, I can work with you to craft your writing to a publishable standard, and depending on the session, help you prepare for the publication process. Publishing is a strange industry, where nothing is guaranteed. Of course, if any opportunitites do come up I will let you know. But our sessions aim to inspire and encourage you to keep going, to stay accountable, and to nurture yourself and your talent.
I’ve used or worked with AI on my writing, can I work with you on this?
Unfortunately, I don’t feel comfortable working with AI generated material. I don’t believe AI should come anywhere near creative writing, and should not be used to ‘write’ your work or ‘improve’ it. AI is a threat to writers and the creative industries, and I am of the mind that we must support human talent in any way we can. I will not work on your writing if it has been touched by AI. However, I will work with you on a piece you have written, and I will encourage you not to use AI and to move away from any AI generated ideas and content. I’m also happy to discuss AI in the world of creative writing and your own writing as part of our sessions, but I will discourage you to use it, and I certainly won’t be using it myself.
Can you tell me more about the Fiction 1-2-1 coaching?
This method of coaching is your more traditional approach to coaching for writers. Without the tarot and the astrology, though I can’t promise I won’t bring it up, we focus solely on you and your writing. The 1 x 30 minute session is only available to you once, and is a nice entry level into working together, but be mindful it is limited on what we can get into. The 1 x 60 minute session is a great way for us to extend our working time together, and allows us to focus on a submitted piece of work. The 3 and 6 x 60 minute sessions allow us to work together and develop a piece, as well as allowing me to work with you and your writing more closely.
Can you tell me more about The Mindful Writer package?
It’s my favourite package to deliver - if you’ll pardon the pun - because I believe that writing and creativity is a very spiritual endeavour. I’m a spiritual person, and believe the ideas that come to us come from something higher. My use of tarot and astrology in the sessions are for you on a personal level, but also another tool and method that we can use to enhance and develop your story. It’s a great way to feel connected again, to your sense of self but maybe even the world around you.
Can you tell me more about The Spiritual Writer package?
The Spiritual Writer builds upon what The Mindful Writer encourages. It is a true deep dive into your astrological blueprint, as well as spiritual guidance. There is a lot of focus on your birth chart and tarot readings, but of course, we keep writing at the centre of it. The Spiritual Writer becomes an all encompassing experience, combining tarot and astrology with keeping you on track. We’re often looking at your life and incorporating readings to further inform and inspire you. Tarot readings may cover career, love, general readings, and your astrological birth chart helps map out who you are. For me, knowing who I am on a spiritual level helps me show up better to my writing, and I hope to encourage and develop the same thing with you.