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Seek expert advice, tackle creative blocks and prepare your manuscript for publication with creative writing mentoring from National Centre for Writing

Looking for advice? Need feedback on your writing? Creative writing mentoring is an opportunity for one-to-one exchange between you and an expert writing mentor, where you can receive in-depth advice on taking your work forward, wherever you are in your writing journey.

Mentoring is tailored to your needs, focussing on your writing priorities, and can either be delivered in a single session or over a more sustained period, depending on your challenges and budget.

Writers of all kinds often face challenges, from finding the time to write and tackling creative blocks to preparing manuscripts for publication. This is why we have developed flexible mentoring packages through which writers can work individually with an experienced mentor to overcome all kinds of obstacles.

Our mentors are uniquely placed to help writers of all levels, from the finer details of a specific project to the bigger picture of your life as a writer. Working one-to-one, each session is focused on how best to help you, wherever you are in your writing journey.

What is mentoring?

Creative writing mentoring consists of an hour-long, one-to-one session with an experienced writer mentor. Your session will focus on how best to help you, whether you are at the start of a project and seeking ways to develop your craft; working on a manuscript and needing advice on a particular issue; or are seeking feedback on a finished piece of work and wondering about next steps. One of our mentors is also well placed to assist with creative funding applications and practical career advice.

To get started, we advise you to book an introductory session with the mentor of your choice. Together, you will talk through your project and the main obstacles that you’re facing.

Mentoring works best as a sustained relationship over a period of time. If you’d like to commit to a longer period of structured feedback and support, take advantage of our bundle discount and secure several sessions over a period of weeks or months. Develop a professional relationship with your mentor and together you can refine your manuscript, work on a funding application or implement an action plan to improve your creative practice.

We currently offer online mentoring sessions for writers of poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, children’s and YA literature, developing your creative practice, and much more.

Browse our mentoring packages below, or read on to learn more about the benefits of mentoring and whether it is right for you.

Which option is right for me?

Single or introductory mentoring session

£95 for one, one-hour session

Trying mentoring for the first time? Seeking help for a particular challenge? Book a single, hour-long session with one of our experienced mentors and receive in-depth advice on taking your writing forward.

Single mentoring sessions are great if:

You are new to mentoring and would like a taster of what the relationship can offer;
You would like an introduction to your chosen mentor before embarking on a sustained period of support;
You have a particular challenge or area of advice you would like to address.

If your one-off mentoring session is a success, we recommend booking our ‘Aspire: mentoring package’ of three sessions or more.

Aspire: mentoring package (three session minimum)

From £256.50

Dedicate time to improving your craft and overcoming obstacles in your writing life with a bespoke package of support from an experienced writer mentor.

Develop a long-term, professional relationship with your mentor and together you can refine your manuscript, work on a funding application or implement an action plan to improve your creative practice — whatever it is that will help you to achieve your writing goals.

A mentoring package of three sessions minimum or more is great for writers who:

Have drafted a manuscript and would like feedback and suggestions for improvement;
Are ready to publish their work and would like advice on how to pitch to agents or find a publisher;
Are at the early stages of a piece of work, or perhaps aren’t working on a particular project, and would like regular guidance and feedback on how to improve elements of their craft;
Want to apply for funding, development opportunities, or find ways to create new avenues for income as a writer.

Your mentoring sessions will be tailored to your individual needs, so you can bring any creative challenges to the table.

Book three or more sessions in one transaction with the same mentor and receive a 10% discount on your total purchase. This discount will be automatically applied to your basket.

The Full Story: 12-month mentoring intensive

Looking for long-term mentoring? Dedicate a year to improving your craft, and grow a long-form project from its conception to its completion with the help of writer and mentor Megan Bradbury.

A mentoring intensive is great for writers who:

Want to establish an effective and reliable working practice that fits around their schedule and helps them to write freely;
Are ready to take the next step in their writing journey and would like advice on how to pitch to agents or find a publisher;
Want to enhance their individual voice, and gain fresh confidence in their writing projects;
Are at the early stages long-form project, and would like regular guidance and feedback from the start of the project to the end;
Want to develop a long-term, professional relationship with their mentor.

Your mentoring intensive will be tailored for your personal needs, and will include a planning session where you can create an action plan with your tutor.

Meet the mentors…

Mentoring with Heidi Williamson

Explore Heidi Williamson’s mentoring offer, aimed at developing your poetry.

Mentoring with Julia Bird

Explore Julia Bird’s mentoring offer, aimed at developing your creative practice and providing industry support.

Mentoring with Chip Colquhoun

Explore Chip Colquhoun’s mentoring offer, aimed at developing your children’s and Young Adult fiction, and improving your story structure, voice and character.

Mentoring with Kate Worsley

Explore Kate Worsley’s mentoring offer, aimed at developing long-form writing, whether that be fiction, non-fiction or somewhere in between.

Mentoring with Katri Skala

Explore Katri Skala’s mentoring offer, aimed at developing your fiction, drama or creative non-fiction.

The Full Story: 12-month mentoring intensive with Megan Bradbury

Explore Megan Bradbury’s 12-month mentoring intensive for long-form prose writers.

Plan, make and measure progress

Unlike a creative writing class or group feedback session, mentoring usually takes place one-on-one. Creative writing mentoring is an opportunity to receive in-depth advice on taking your work forward.

A mentor is not an editor or agent – they won’t correct your work or make artistic decisions for you, and mentoring does not guarantee a route to publication.

Mentoring also goes beyond a one-off manuscript assessment. There is the potential to share your writing and explore new ways of working over a period of time. Rather than receiving a verdict on a finished product, mentoring will help you plan, make and measure your progress.

How does mentoring work?

Creative writing mentoring offers a personalised, one-to-one session of feedback and advice with an experienced mentor writer. Click to read more about how sessions are structured, how to prepare in advance, and more.

Hear from our alumni

‘The sessions have been one of the best investments I have made – I feel as though I have had a university-course worth of teaching for a fraction of the price!’

‘I am blown away by the depth and sensitivity of your observations. I have learned so much from this time working with you. Thank you so much for the quality of your input. I feel like I have learned to tell a story in the process of writing it with you.‘

‘Julia’s advice was crucial in helping me not only with this bid, but with future bids. She is patient (I had a lot of what I thought were embarrassingly obvious questions) and professional and I came away with the confidence to bid and bid again in the future. I cannot recommend her highly enough.’

I needed an outside, objective assessment of my writing from an experienced poet and that is exactly what I got. She seemed to grasp intuitively, exactly what I wanted to express. I have re-read the notes I made several times now. I found it invaluable and was still buzzing the next day. I wished I had done it sooner.

Got a question? Not sure what’s right for you?

If you want to find out more about how mentoring work, click here.

If you still have questions, get in touch with the learning team by email [email protected] or phone (+44) 01603 877177 between our working hours of 9am – 5pm BST, Monday to Friday.

GET WRITING

In your dreams you can picture it so clearly…

It’s 8pm. A cosy, low-lit bookstore hums with the buzz of excited voices.

Your friends and family are all there, lukewarm wine and stale crisps in hand. Tables teeter with hardback books. Your name is lettered down every spine, across every cover. You’ve even signed some of them.

Your editor launches into a rousing speech about the book of the year...

...which just so happens to be your debut novel.

The pull you feel to be a writer is so strong there are weeks where it’s all you think about.

(When you’ve had that third glass of wine, it’s all you talk about too…) And yet, you’re still not really, properly, actually writing.

Sure, you have ideas. Those passages in notebooks and random notes saved on your iPhone. But nothing tangible. There’s still no big, official B-O-O-K.

Because every time you get started, you follow the same pattern:

Getting up early to steal pockets of time with your new beloved story…

...finding any spare moment you can to sneak off and be with your manuscript again.

Writing, writing, writing.

It’s going so well. You even dare to think maybe, you might, possibly, actually, for the first time… finish a novel!

You’re unstoppable. The words are flowing out of you! Until… just like that… they’re not.

Those horrible voices creep in, filling your head with reasons you’re not good enough. You’re not creative enough. You can’t spell properly. You can’t stick at writing for more than a few weeks. You don’t have the discipline to even finish a first draft.

On and on the list goes…

Meanwhile, the words on the page dwindle to nothing. Your ideas dry up and you convince yourself no one cares what you have to say anyway.

HELP, THIS IS ME

I’m Lou, and trust me: The world wants to hear your story.

But having worked in the publishing industry for over 12 years, I’m painfully aware how difficult it is to get feedback on your work, not to mention how smoke-and-mirrors the book world is when you’re not inside it.

Add to that the technicalities, time commitment and good old dollop of self-doubt that come hand-in-hand with trying to write a novel, and it’s easy to fall off the writing wagon and sideline your dreams of becoming an author.

The thing is, life will always get in the way of your writing if you let it.

But I want you to get those big, beautiful ideas onto the page. Because I promise you, there’s someone out there who needs to read them.

So I’m here to be your writing coach and wing woman. Let’s get that book written.

SCRIBBLE PACKAGES

Scribble it down.

Know there’s a novel in you, but need a little help teasing it out?

Let’s sift through those ideas and get you started on your writing journey.

Scribble a plan

Develop your book idea into a fully formed novel plan so you can finally start writing it!

Scribble a first draft

Intensive coaching to go from plan (or scribbled first chapters) to first draft in just 12 weeks.

*VERY LIMITED PLACES + waiting list*

TESTIMONIALS

“Lou helped me create a clear structure for my story, which enabled me to write it. Invaluable.”

“I had the absolute pleasure and privilege of working with Lou on my children’s book. She listened to my idea and asked pointed questions so I could refine it… then helped me create a clear structure for my story, which enabled me to write it.

Once I had written the first draft, she continued to positively and considerately comment on the text, so I was able to edit it confidently, and write a second, third and fourth draft. I was genuinely excited every time I spoke to Lou because she was so positive and encouraging and always had such invaluable advice on how I could improve the story.

I felt extremely supported by Lou during the whole process. She always pushed me to clarify my ideas but never led me in a direction that wasn’t true to my original idea. Invaluable.”

“There are plenty of people who promise to help you write and get published but Lou really is one of a kind.”

Even with experience of the publishing industry, when it came to turning my own idea into a book draft and proposal, I simply couldn't have done it without Lou.

She combines industry-leading experience with such a warm and fun coaching style. There are plenty of people who promise to help you write and get published but Lou really is one of a kind.

I'd recommend her to anyone who wants to stop sitting on their idea and get her support to get it out into the world.

Kim, Business & Career Coach

“Lou gave me the constructive criticism I needed to self publish.”

“As I was self-publishing, the initial support from Lou was vital. I wanted to provide reading material that children can understand, relate to and become excited about.

One-to-one sessions with Lou gave me the necessary constructive criticism I needed in order to get my children’s picture-book manuscript to a successful point.

My characters certainly blossomed with her input. Compost the Cat is the debut book of the series ‘The Adventures of Compost’ and I am hoping to work with Lou again on my next books.”

Nicola Wood, self-published author

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One-to-One

Sometimes you need a bit of extra help in your creative life - someone to listen exclusively to you and help you overcome any obstacles. our trained tutors, coaches, mentors and consultants have many years experience in working with creatives (or those just starting to explore their craft). because we all come from different artistic backgrounds, we are able to provide a wide range of expertise: novel and short story writing; script writing; art and illustration; and life coaching. we believe it is a privilege to work alongside those on their creative journey. keep reading to see who might be the best fit for you. , kate worsley.

* internationally published award-winning novelist * mentor, assessor and personal tutor on the City University Creative Writing MA * mentor for the National Centre for Writing Escalator and Writer’s Toolkit programmes

Kate can offer you help with your writing practice, help with your writing, or a combination of the two.

She is an experienced editorial consultant and mentor of writers at all stages in their careers, from beginners to those who already have a history of publication but feel the support of a mentor would benefit them.

Kate tailors each consultation to the writer's particular needs. She works internationally by Zoom or Skype, as well as face-to-face in central London. Contact Kate here .

PETRA McQUEEN

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* founder of The Writers Company

* specialises in workshops and one-to-ones

* over twenty-five years teaching experience including for Essex University Creative Writing undergraduates and MA Occupational Therapists.

* PhD researcher in Creative Nonfiction

* published writer in over 40 publications including the Saturday Evening Post, the Guardian, You Magazine and Mslexia.

Petra offers flexible one-to-one support and usually works with people over many months on their manuscripts. She charges £50 an hour which includes time taken to assess up to 3000 words and a half-hour meeting over zoom. Contact her here .

DR. SUE DAWES

* MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University (crime writing)

* PhD in Creative Writing from Essex University (speculative fiction)

* Teaches creative writing modules at undergrad level

* Manuscript editor

* Reader for Short Fiction Journal

* Prize winning short-story writer in both speculative, and crime genres*.

* published in 30+ publications (incl: Mslexia, Writers’ Forum, New Welsh Review.) Short-listed for the Debut Dagger Award.

Sue offers flexible one-to-one support, for all aspects of the writing process, whether it be nurturing the seeds of a short-story or working by your side over many months to make your full-length manuscript bloom. Sue charges £50 an hour which includes time taken to assess up to 3000 words and a half-hour meeting over zoom. Contact her here .

ELIZABETH FERRETTI

* Graduate of National Centre for Writing Escalator development programme

* Arts Council award winner, for speculative fiction (novel in progress)

* Internationally published YA original stories and educational titles

Elizabeth works with writers from the UK, Europe and Australia, across genres and at all stages of their careers. Her emphasis is on freeing up creativity and helping writers expand their writing practice.

Elizabeth says: “One-to-ones keep you on track and improve your technical expertise, in a supportive, tailored format. Mentors give you the confidence to explore.”

Elizabeth has twenty years’ experience as a writer, winning an Arts Council grant, and a place on the Escalator Literature Programme for her fiction. She writes for a company specialising in educational books and a magazine: these are sold worldwide and have been recognised in a recent international award. She is founder of Writer Revealed – where the focus is on the writer behind the words; and runs immersive writing days for the Young Walter Scott Prize, and the National Trust on Suffolk’s Orford Ness.

Fees £50 per hour. Contact Elizabeth to find out how she can help you here .

JULIET LOCKHART

* Artist in Residence with The Writers Company

* Mixed media artist with a fine art and textiles background.

* Founder and Artistic Director of Lockarts , an arts in mental health organisation

Juliet offers flexible one-to-one support for artists who want to write and writers who want to make art. She can help identify ways to develop your creative practice at any stage of your career.

“I am intrigued that the first recorded mentor appeared in Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. The character Mentor was entrusted to educate Telemachus, son of Odysseus whilst the King was away fighting. The idea of a mentor, as a teacher and guide, has remained a constant throughout thousands of years and is still as relevant in today’s world.”

Juliet has over 30 years of experience as an artist and is continually developing her practice. As founder of the charity, Lockarts , she has experience in running a small creative business and all aspects of creative project management. In both her own work and her work as a community artist Juliet specialises in bringing together the arts and heritage to promote positive wellbeing. She has an MA in Creative Writing and Literature.

Fees are £50 per hour

Contact Juliet here for more information on how she can help you.

ARLENE FRANCEY LYNE

* International coach for big hearted, creative women.

* In private practice since 2008

* Shares free resources and daily encouragement at her online hub www.theflourishingwoman.com

Arlene can help you make ‘it’ happen gently - be that a specific creative project or life changes.

Together we can: uncover the future you really want; set your day up to honour that; prioritise your wellbeing; create realistic actions plans; sustain motivation; ditch the ‘shoulds’; deal with limiting beliefs; move beyond perfectionism and embrace 'good enough’.

Arlene tailors coaching packages to your needs. She is a qualified Personal Performance Coach with additional training in youth coaching and Non-Violent Communication. She coaches internationally online via Zoom. You can get in touch with Arlene here.

HELEN CHAMBERS

* over 25 years teaching experience

* Published writer with 50+ publications

* Prize-winning short story and flash fiction writer

Helen offers tailored and individual one-to-one support and feedback on short-form writing: micros, flashes and short stories. This could be a one-off meeting or series of meetings. She can work through pieces with you, helping you to edit, shape and improve your writing. (Online or face to face available.)

Fee: £25 for 30 minutes. Contact Helen to find out how she can help you here .

Dr. Naida Redgrave

* Screenwriting PhD from University of East London

* Author of The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole (Puffin Books)

* Teacher at Falmouth University and University of East London.

* Specialist in screenwriting, fiction and creative nonfiction about identity, family dynamics and underrepresented people.

Naida can offer you help with your scripts, creative nonfiction or fiction writing practice. She is particularly interested in writers who are exploring marginalised characters (real or otherwise).

Her experience as a published author and in children's and drama TV development, means she understands what it takes to get your work to the next level.

Naida tailors each consultation to the writer's particular needs. She works internationally by Zoom or Skype, as well as face-to-face in North East Essex. She charges £50 an hour which includes time taken to assess up to 3000 words and a half-hour meeting over zoom. Contact Naida here .

Angela Cairns

* Amazon bestselling author and writing coach * Published author of short stories and articles in national magazines and newspapers including Yours and the MailOnline * BBC guest broadcaster * Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist and Relaxation coach

Angela has self-published five books and is looking to support writers in their self-publishing journey. Self-Publishing is a great choice and has lots of advantages but can seem overwhelming when you realise all that needs to be done. We can’t all be experts at everything, so there may be parts of the process that don’t resonate with you or where you feel your skills aren’t honed. One-to-one coaching sessions allow time to answer specific questions and offer the support you need to publish your work. Her fees are £50 an hour. Contact Angela here.

Dr Andrew Burton

* PhD in Theatre Studies, University of Essex

* Diploma in theatre directing from the Drama Studio, London

* BA in English and Drama from the University of Hull

* Has taught playwriting and writing radio drama at the University of Essex since 2016

* Script assessor for theatre and radio drama

Andrew offers one-to-one support to aspiring writers of theatre and radio drama. He charges £50 an hour which includes the time to assess up to 30 pages of theatre or radio drama script, plus a half-hour meeting over Zoom. An accredited coach for writers, Andrew is also able to offer coaching sessions for would-be writers of theatre and radio drama. Contact Andrew here .

We are really looking forward to meeting you. If you want to find out more about our one-to-one affiliates you can also pop over to our About Us page. Our courses and workshops can be found here . Also, don't forget about our script and manuscript assessment services . We are here for every stage of your writing journey.

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A writing coach is a professional mentor who works directly with writers to improve their skills and create a book that deserves to be read. With extensive experience in the publishing industry as writers and editors, they offer one-to-one mentorship to writers from all backgrounds.

Whether you’re a first-time memoirist looking to share your stories with friends or an experienced writer looking to crack the market with an unputdownable novel, a writing coach can help you confidently achieve your goals in record time.

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Write a book with the help of a publishing professional

Almost anyone can write better just through practice and reading. Becoming a great writer, however, can feel like an uphill climb if you don’t have access to the education, community, and mentorship often found in two-year university MFA programs.

Writing coaches offer a great alternative to the traditional academic approach to becoming a writer. Think of it as an apprenticeship in creative writing . You’re out of the classroom and on the job, creating something while learning new skills from a seasoned professional.

Your coach will work with you to develop your ideas into an outline, set goals to keep you on track, provide honest feedback on your progress, and give you the resources, education, and motivation to take your writing to the next level. They’re your teacher, cheerleader, confidante, taskmaster, and industry expert — all rolled into one.

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Along with their specialty genres, each writing coach will have a unique teaching style, ranging from nurturing to brutally honest. No matter their approach, all Reedsy writing coaches offer:

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Practical feedback on your writing; and
Accountability to keep you on track.

A writing coach will not directly edit your manuscript, but they will provide guidance to help you get it ready for the final editing stages. If your coach also offers editing on Reedsy, you can discuss continuing your work together after you finish drafting.

Why you can trust Reedsy writing coaches

Our writing coaches have worked with some of the best writers in the world as editors and co-authors. They know how to develop an author’s mastery of the writing craft and are also intimately familiar with today’s competitive publishing market.

With years of industry experience, often at the heart of major publishing houses, Reedsy professionals know what it takes to create a commercially successful book — the kind both publishers and readers are desperate to get their hands on.

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Literary Consultancy and Coaching for Writers from Jacqui Lofthouse

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Imagine a community of writers, connected by their shared love of words and storytelling and their desire to bring their writing work confidently into the world.

Our unique Membership The Literary Community is a nurturing and inspiring writing community – a place where you’ll feel immediately welcome and ‘at home’ as a writer.

We teach mindset, craft and industry connection and enable writers to create books that make a powerful impact. With us, you gain confidence and momentum – and feel like the serious author you have always wanted to be.

The people in our community are united by their desire to become the best writers they can be. We attract writers who are curious, intelligent and insightful. Our conversations are powerful and thought-provoking.

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Our members are writers at all stages of their writing journeys from those just thinking about writing a book to successful published authors.

You may recognise yourself here:

You want to write a book, but don’t know where to start – it seems a huge undertaking and it’s difficult to have a clear sense of the path ahead.
You are mid-way through a project, but you need the craft and the skill to feel confident you can complete it. You want to connect with others who have trod this path before you.
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I’m Jacqui Lofthouse, Founder of The Writing Coach. I completed my MA in Creative Writing at University of East Anglia under Malcolm Bradbury and Rose Tremain and was the first traditionally published novelist in the UK to also qualify as a life coach. My novels have been published by Penguin and Bloomsbury and have sold 100,000 copies.

Having spent over twenty-five years as a novelist and writing coach, I have worked with hundreds of writers at all stages of their careers, from beginners to international prizewinning authors. I have taught creative writing in a wide variety of settings from prisons to universities. I understand that what all writers need most are self-belief, community and a structured approach to writing.

I help writers who are struggling to complete projects by teaching them focus, core creative writing skills and marketing – enabling them to finish books, get published and gain an audience for their work. My approach is the most nurturing in the business. It is my mission to make meaning through creative work and to support you as you forge your unique creative path.

A peek inside our online classroom:

We love to meet our members in person. Make writing friends that may last a lifetime…

We work with writers who want to complete a serious project by teaching them focus, core creative writing skills and marketing – enabling them to finish books, get published and gain an audience for their work.

We can’t wait to welcome you in The Literary Community

Our Scholarships:

Each year we offer three annual scholarships to The LiteraryCommunity for under-represented writers. This year, these will be announced in late January for a February start for scholars.

We also support under-represented writers by providing three annual mentoring prizes for the Creative Future Writers Awards . The competition opens in Spring each year for Autumn mentoring places.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it’s aimed at anyone who wishes to complete a book, whether that’s a novel, a memoir, a non-fiction book, a collection of essays or poetry.

The membership is suitable for all writers, from beginners to published authors. Our teaching caters for writers at all levels of their writing lives. We teach both foundational skills and advanced practices. You make progression through stages during your time with us and we take all our writers’ work seriously.

Each month, a new timetable is announced and times are variable, so that people in all time zones are catered for. Each month there will be classes at 10am, 2pm and 8pm UK time. Write-ins are generally at 8am, 2pm or 6.30pm UK time.

The Membership is self-paced. All calls are recorded so you can play them back at your own convenience. The weekly classes are one hour long and the optional weekly ‘write-ins’ are usually one hour although we also have a monthly two hour session. Your writing schedule remains entirely your own, but our membership opens up space for creative work in writers’ lives.

Yes, all live classes will be uploaded for playback so you can watch the classes back in your own time.

Our monthly membership is set to auto-renew monthly for your convenience, and occurs each month on or very close to the original date of purchase. You can cancel your monthly membership at any time. Annual memberships are only refundable in the first month of membership. In order to get a refund, you need to show us that you have engaged with the community and completed the exercises.

You can contact our Head of Client Services Jacqueline Smith on [email protected] with individual queries about the course.

Scribe Membership includes:

Weekly Zoom ‘Write-Ins’
When you write live with others, you are held deeply accountable and you will experience the act of writing in an entirely new way. Usually held at either 8am, 2pm or 6.30pm UK time.
An Exclusive Private Online Forum – The Literary Salon where you can engage with writers on the same journey. Don’t worry, it’s not another Facebook Group! It’s an entirely new space created for The Literary Community, available on desktop and mobile. Here you can share ideas, make new friends and ask Jacqui and her team questions about your writing life and process.
5% off all of our services for the duration of your membership.

Literary Community Membership includes:

Everything in Scribe Membership, plus:

Weekly Live Classes with Jacqui Lofthouse and her team.
Over the course of a year, these cover all aspects of Mindset (Devotion), Writer’s Craft (Alchemy) and Connection (Readers, Community, Marketing and the Industry). All classes are recorded for playback.
Written Lessons on All Aspects of Writing Craft in our Members’ Area – including guidance on plot, character and dialogue, with exercises for you to complete, ensuring immediate quick wins.
A library of over 50 classes with Jacqui from Day One. These are in all aspects of mindset, writer’s craft and industry knowledge. If you want to dip into ‘organic plotting’ or ‘dialogue’ or ‘how to write a submission pack’ – it’s all there!
Access to Special Guest interviews, both live and from our archive. These special guest interviews include three interviews with major literary agents and many successful authors , offering immediate insights to help fast-track your work.
Classes Taught by The Writing Coach Team in all aspects of craft from characterisation to dialogue to plot. Our teachers span all genres from children’s books to crime fiction to poets – so you can tailor a programme specific to your needs.
The library includes classes on writing for young people, self-editing, narrative drive in fiction and much more besides… All of our classes are recorded for playback.
Our ‘Professionalism’ Classes and Modules
7.5% off all of our services for the duration of your membership

Annual Members also get:

Invitation to our quarterly social meet-ups in London – (Previous days have included a visit to the Tate Britain, to the Dickens Museum, to Kew Gardens and to literary events).

Our Community is at the heart of all we do at The Writing Coach. The personal nature of our work with writers is entirely unique and as we grow, our aim is to continue to enable writers to feel valued as individuals and deeply supported in their work. We hope that you will choose to join us and become a member of our very special community of writers…

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Write a Non-Fiction Book Course

The fastest way to plan, write and edit your non-fiction book, learn how to craft your book line by line.

The Write a Non-Fiction Book Course is for those who have always wanted to write a non-fiction book and didn’t know how to begin. We give you the support and encouragement to start writing your book, guiding you every step of the way.

Instead of floundering in the dark, receive invaluable feedback on your writing from an industry expert with decades of experience.

We make writing a book the enjoyable and enormously satisfying experience it’s meant to be. Whatever story you want to tell, get started on the first chapter of this exciting new journey.

The Write a Non-fiction Book Course Gives You...

No automated marking.

We use traditional methods of assessing work, as editors at publishing houses would. No generic feedback!

A Flexible Schedule

Work wherever and whenever you want. You can easily fit our courses around work and other commitments.

Relevant, Usable Content

Easy-to-digest course notes that capture a lifetime of writing experience, ready for you to apply to your own writing.

Ongoing Assessment

Your writing is assessed continuously as your course progresses.

Expert, Individual Feedback

Get prompt, honest, detailed feedback on every assignment from an award-winning writer. We focus on your unique writing strengths.

No Peer Reviews!

You will only be assessed by your tutor, a leader in their field. No more guessing and wondering how to write; you'll be guided line by line.

Get Your Non-Fiction Book Written!

Learn the craft of compelling non-fiction, and write an engaging book.

Whether you want to write travelogues, histories, biographies, how-to or self-help, educational material or textbooks, this course ensures that you make a strong start on your manuscript, with line-by-line feedback from an expert in the field.

The course also helps you to choose the best publishing option for your book, whether it be traditional publishing, self-publishing and/or publishing in e-book format.

Your tutor will guide you, from working through your ideas and research with you, to assessing your chapters. The feasibility of your project as well as the style and tone of your writing will be critiqued. Support will also be provided to help you increase your word count to around 25 000 words.

The prescribed textbook for this course is Writing Your Nonfiction Book: The Complete Guide to Becoming an Author by Trish Nicholson. This book is available on Amazon, either in Kindle format or via a downloadable Kindle reader for your computer. The cost of this textbook (less than US $10) is in addition to the course fee.

'[My tutor] was a superb teacher. She encouraged me to work harder and improve my writing. She was also generous with the amount of time she put into my work. I would recommend The Writers College to anyone who is serious about improving their writing skills.'

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Working with an individual tutor means you can start the course at any time.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Basic writing skills are essential.
Computer skills, e-mail and Internet access required.
No previous tertiary qualification required.

Our Graduate Students' Successes

We are proud of our graduates who have achieved success. here are a few among dozens of other journalism success stories..

Tutors for this Course

You may choose a tutor that you would like to work with., rosemary hepözden.

Rosemary Hepözden has three decades of editing, writing and teaching experience. Between 2006 and 2011, she taught English Grammar at the Auckland University Centre for Continuing Education, including the courses ‘Getting to Grips With Grammar’ and ‘Working With Words’. She also taught at the Auckland Community Learning Centre and was director of studies at Auckland Language Link.

As an editor, she has worked on many publications, including More, Plenty, Little Treasures, Pacific Way (Air New Zealand), Yellow Front Door (the Yellow Pages home improvement magazine), More Food Cook Book and More Fashion Book.

She has written articles for a wide range of consumer and trade magazines and has authored four non-fiction books.

She is also the director of her own editing business, The Word Factory.

Rosemary Hepozden Grammar for Writers tutor at The Writers College

Arja Salafranca

Arja Salafranca has been a writer and journalist for over 20 years. She was the lifestyle and arts editor for The Sunday Independent from 2003 to 2016. In her role as editor, she contributed travel articles, theatre, book and film reviews as well as profile interviews. She also encouraged the submission of a wide genre of work, from traditional journalism to groundbreaking personal and travel essays. A number of writers won awards for their non-fiction articles under her editorship. A keen supporter of creative non-fiction, she has encouraged writers to incorporate creative techniques in their factual writing. She is currently working on a collection of her own non-fiction writing, including travel essays, personal essays and journal excerpts, to be published by Modjaji Books in 2020.

Course Curriculum

Thinking about genres
Finding your spot in the market
Writing assignments
Determining your theme
Create your chapter outline
Structuring different genres (how to write travel stories, histories and biographies, memoirs and autobiographies, how-to and self-help, educational material and textbooks)
Your computer and its basic settings
Types of data
Sources of information
Interviewing skills
Plagiarism and libel
Creative writing for non-fiction
Good grammar habits
Writing tips for different genres
What to do if you feel stuck
Start building your author platform
Revising for structure
Revising for language and clarity
Feedback and external editing
A brief overview of the book industry
Buying a full publishing package
Submitting to traditional publishers
Self-publishing your book
Privately printing and distributing your book
Understand what marketing is
Participating in social media
Promoting through blogging
Writing press releases
Requesting book reviews
Final polishing
Planning the way forward

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Modules: Ten modules
Duration: Course can be completed at your own pace – between six and 24 months
Start date: At any time – applications all year round
20 writing assignments (including a chapter outline, a book synopsis, a book timeline, an editing skills exercise and a cover letter)
25 000 words towards your manuscript (the optional Advanced Course will take students up to 60 000 words)

Absolutely. You have direct communication with your tutor for the duration of the course. The more questions you ask, the more you will get out of the course.

You will get lifetime access to the course. You will also benefit from future updates and improvements to the course.

For the majority of our courses, only your tutor will see your work. It will remain completely private unless you get it published. The journalism courses might see your work published in the public domain, but you do have the final say as to whether or not this happens.

You will receive a Writers College Certificate upon successful completion of the course, provided you meet the following conditions:

You must have completed the 20 writing tasks.
The course must have been completed within 24 months of registration.
A minimum average of 50% for the course must be achieved.
Excellent writing skills are essential.
We will require a rough synopsis of your proposed book and an example of your writing.
Computer skills as well as email and Internet access are required.

Because you will work with an individual tutor, you can start your course as soon as your application has been approved. There are no specific start dates as would be the case with a traditional college.

An application is usually approved within one working day. Once we receive proof of payment, your can start your course.

You could be starting your course today!

This is hard to predict as some people are simply faster writers than others. However, for each 1000 words of your book, anticipate spending about an hour researching, an hour writing, and at least the same amount of time revising. The exercises should take around two hours each to complete. Finally, you should expect to spend some time at the end of the course giving your manuscript a final polish. This adds up to approximately 70 hours for the ten-module course or around six to seven hours a month for 12 months.

Once your application has been approved, you will receive notification of approval and an invoice via email. As soon as we receive proof of payment, the first module as well as your tutor’s email address and your login details will be sent to you. Your tutor will also be in touch to welcome you.

Any work created on our courses is owned by you. We will never make a claim to anything you produce. We follow the rule that copyright subsists with the creator (you).

'Had I not had this course to push me to getting this book written, it is highly likely that the book would have disappeared under the weight of other tasks.'

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If you request a refund after seven days and before 30 days we will charge a 5% administrative fee, as well as any bank fees and tutor fees already incurred.

We do not offer a refund after 30 days on the course.

My monthly workshops are designed as a ‘writing gym’. They’ll help you flex your writing muscles, pick up some creative writing skills, and enjoy the company of fellow writing enthusiasts. There’s a different theme each time and all you need is a pen and paper. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a regular writer looking for inspiration, I promise you’ll get words down on the page and have fun in the process.

If you’re local to Falmouth, join us for the monthly Saturday morning sessions in Mylor Bridge. If you’re further afield, or can’t get to Mylor, you can join the monthly Zoom session on Wednesday evenings. Dates for 2024 are here .

Contact me if you’d like to know more before deciding whether to attend. The cost for these two hour sessions is just £8.00 and new faces are always welcome.

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Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

Work one-on-one with a writing coach and you'll get input that addresses your specific writing needs and questions—and direction for taking the next step.

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Note: Appointments for new clients are limited. Review the coaching options below and contact me to see if I have openings and to ensure I can meet your coaching needs.

Writers Make Progress and Gain Confidence with a Writing Coach

At any stage in your writing career, you can hit a point where you need inspiration, input, ideas, guidance and accountability that just aren’t coming on their own.

You’re looking at the world of publishing wondering how to break in.
You're already in the world of publishing and wonder what on earth you’ve gotten yourself into.
You're overwhelmed and frustrated by platform, marketing, and social media.
You want to start something new—freelance writing, litmag submissions, a novel or nonfiction book—and have no idea where to begin.
You want to level-up your writing and crave honest input on your work from a professional who will spot your weaknesses and help you improve—all with a positive approach.
You got the contract, but you’re stymied. Stuck. Mired down in the middle of your manuscript. Will you meet the deadline?

Wouldn't it be nice to talk through and generate ideas with a professional other than your friend, agent, or editor— someone you can bounce ideas off of, who understands how to work with a manuscript at the developmental level ?

When you’re trying to organize your writing life and reach your writing goals, wouldn't you appreciate some guidance along the way?

You’re set on finishing a project and submitting your work, but you keep second-guessing yourself and getting sidetracked. How can you get back in motion with some degree of confidence?

You’d like to know if your writing has potential. Who can you ask for input other than an editor?

You could use accountability, but who’s going to hold you to it?

You want to i mprove as a writer and beef up your skills , but sometimes an editor's remarks feel harsh and distant. Could a coach offer advice while staying upbeat and positive?

You’re searching for answers about everything from finding an agent to writing a query, turning up a sea of ideas and recommendations, unsure what applies to your particular situation. Can someone point you to answers for you ?

Save time, gain confidence, and get the input you're looking for from a writing coach.

LIMITED TIME OFFER: Give the writer in your life the gift of a coaching session!

Depending on their specific needs and goals, some writers hire me to help with a one-time project. Others contract with me for weeks at a time to tackle a bigger project. Still others sign up for a few months at a time, making a long-term investment in their writing lives.

With me on the other end of the line (Zoom), you’ll have access to my editorial skills and relatable personality as we work one-on-one to solve your writing life problems .

I review content carefully and live a life full of wonder and curiosity. I marvel at the big picture and the tiny details.

I’ll tap into all of that to offer specific feedback that can take your work to the next level.

One-on-One Coaching is customized to each client, offering such benefits as:

long-range and short-term planning based on your specific goals
productivity and time management systems that work for you
coaching input to generate solutions to immediate needs
practical advice for maximizing strengths and addressing challenges
encouragement and honest input
guidance for navigating the publishing industry
social media strategies
recommendations for ongoing professional development
heightened curiosity and creativity to feed your work
positive, upbeat guidance from someone who sees your potential
suggestions for how to recapture the joy of writing

You don’t need to be alone anymore. You don’t need to lose any more time signing up for programs that may or may not address your specific issues. You can start finishing the projects you start and prioritizing your writing life, feeling confident as your writing skills and industry understanding grow.

You can have fun and work hard. Both.

You might not even need me for long. After you finally the receive and integrate personalized input you’ve needed all this time, you’ll be able to head out with confidence on your own.

I believe you’ll achieve your writing goals—and have fun!—by being more curious, creative, and productive. Don’t you want to see what that looks like in your life?

Don't take my word for it! See what these writers think about working with a coach.

Torrie sorge.

Author, Speaker

The first thing I tell beginning writers, hire a writing coach. Specifically, hire Ann!

"The first thing I tell beginning writers, hire a writing coach . Specifically, hire Ann! Next to my family, Ann has been my biggest cheerleader, encourager, and supporter. She enthusiastically champions my work and reminds me of my 'why' when I forget. She not only says my words matter and they have a place in the world, she whole-heartedly believes it. From providing practical writing coaching to teaching me about the publishing world to guiding me through the process of signing with my agent — Ann has been the single best investment in my writing journey."

Michelle Derusha

Author, Naturalist

Her encouragement and support were exactly what I needed to find my true north once again as a writer.

“Ann Kroeker brings a unique blend of intentional practicality and exuberant creativity to her coaching. She is a brilliant brainstormer, but she is also a master at helping a writer whittle down myriad ideas into manageable steps and a practical plan of action. Ann is also one of the most positive, encouraging people I know. I originally signed on to work with her on creating a marketing and promotion plan for an upcoming book release, but quickly discovered her encouragement and support were exactly what I needed to find my true north once again as a writer.”

The Ideal Approach – Your Personal Writing Coach

Investing in writers has become my passion.

As your writing coach, I will work with you to identify and clear hurdles so you can move forward with confidence.

I'll supply you with knowledge and insights, and a customized plan for your goals. Depending on which plan you choose, I can help you identify and eliminate structural problems with your projects and grammatical glitches in your style.

I'll focus on you.

So you can get where you want to go more efficiently.

I leverage decades of writing and editing experience in the publishing industry along with years of professional input I've received to address your particular issues and answer your particular questions.

No matter where you’re at in your writing journey, I can come alongside you as your personal writing coach, working one-on-one to help you make progress.

Kristin Schell

Speaker, Author

Ann is everything she promises—coach, editor, friend.

"Two years ago I didn't know writing coaches existed. Now, I can't imagine my writing life without one . As a key member of my team, Ann is everything she promises—coach, editor, friend.”

Note: Appointments available primarily between noon and 5:00 p.m. Eastern

You have three one-on-one coaching options

One-Hour One-on-One

One-time, 1-hr coaching call: $125 (usd).

This option is one 1-hr one-on-one coaching call via Zoom.

Ideal for the writer ready to talk through a focused problem or concern like:

Social media strategy
Freelance career steps
Platform advice
Submission approach
Industry direction

One call + content review: coaching input on content up to 1,000 words added to the one-call price*

Total cost of upgrade $210 (USD); select option at checkout
Includes the one-hour call and adds on the content review of up to 1,000 words
Content sent at least two business days prior to call will be discussed during coaching call

Your project or need is not limited to this list. If yours isn't included, contact me to see if this package is the right fit.

Important: You must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions below before purchasing. Your purchase indicates your agreement.

* Though I offer coaching input with an editorial eye, this is not official developmental editing nor a copyedit and cannot replace that expertise. Instead, this will give you some solid input and recommendations related to your writing, whether you want to discuss concept, content, style, or grammar struggles.

Four-Hours One-on-One

Package of four 1-hr coaching calls: $425 (usd).

Package includes:

Four 1-hr one-on-one coaching calls via Zoom
Option of scheduling calls weekly or biweekly
Email support

Ideal for the writer ready to apply techniques and get feedback to adjust and improve:

Proposal preparation input
Input on book concept
Basics of getting started
How to move to next level

Four calls + content review: Content review of up to 1,000 words in association with each call (up to 4,000 words total) added to the four-call price*

Total cost of upgrade $765 (USD); select option at checkout
Includes the four one-hour calls and adds on the content review of up to 1,000 words per call
Content sent at least two business days prior to each call will be discussed during coaching calls

Premium Coaching

Ten-call coaching package: $1025 (usd).

Ten 1-hr one-on-one coaching calls via Zoom
Calls scheduled no less frequently than once/month
Calls expire 11 months after initial purchase (let's get going on your goals!)
Email support between calls

Ideal for the writer ready to dig into a project and get it done with regular guidance, for:

Nonfiction book proposals
Platform strategy with follow-through and adjustment
Social media strategy with follow-up and adjustment
Leveling-up writing career
Book development
Essay and poetry development

Ten calls + content review: Content review of up to 1,000 words in association with each call (up to 10,000 words total) added to the ten-call price*

Total cost of upgrade: $1875 (USD); select option at checkout
Includes all ten one-hour coaching calls and adds on the content review of up to 1,000 words per call
Content sent at least two business days prior to call will be discussed during coaching calls

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Terms and conditions.

Please carefully read the following terms and conditions (the “Terms”) relating to your purchase of one-on-one coaching (the “Services”) with Ann Kroeker, together with any of her affiliates, colleagues, or agents. By registering for the Services, you agree that you enjoy writing, that you hope to hone your craft under the tutelage of Kroeker, and you further agree to these terms and conditions. If you cannot assent to these terms and conditions, you should not purchase the Services.

General Terms and Conditions:

You understand that I have made every opportunity to adequately represent the Services and the potential outcomes–i.e., the Services are designed to coach writers and aspiring writers, and to help hone these individuals’ writing skills and provide direction and input to help them achieve their writing goals. However, you understand that individual results and success may vary depending upon a myriad of factors, including your skill, command of language, competency, knowledge, ability, dedication, goals, and other intangibles. I cannot make any guarantees, representations, or warranties regarding any results or outcomes from your participation in the Services. By enrolling in the Services, you agree that neither I, nor anyone associated with the Services, shall be held liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages, or any other economic loss arising directly or indirectly from the Services.

Any content review provided does not replace professional editing.

Payment in full will be received by Ann Kroeker in cleared funds no later than three (3) business days before date of commencement of the Services. Any scheduled Services will be postponed until funds clear and payment is made in full. In the case of payments made in installments, Services will be scheduled after each installment is received in cleared funds.

You understand that, by signing up for the Services, you are claiming one of the limited number of spaces. Any and all payments made in connection with the Services secure your space to the exclusion of another, and said payments are, therefore, considered non-refundable.

Should the situation so warrant, as in cases of unforeseen travel or illness, I, in my sole discretion, may refund a portion of the Services fee if cancelled calls cannot be rescheduled and the coaching package cannot be completed.

Scheduling of the Services will be done through a digital system and is booked based on the mutual availability of the parties. At times, illness or travel may require a call to be cancelled or rescheduled. Rescheduled calls will not incur additional fees.

Confidentiality:

You understand and agree that the tools, materials, and information presented in the Services are my confidential, copyrighted, and the proprietary information, and that you will not record, duplicate, distribute, teach or train from the materials without my express written permission. Any unauthorized use or distribution of this Intellectual Property is prohibited and may result in further legal action.

Relationship to the Parties:

I am an independent contractor and nothing in these Terms will be construed as establishing an employment or agency relationship between us.

Agreeing to Terms and Conditions:

If you have read and agree to the terms and conditions, use the PayPal button that corresponds to the option you would like, to pay and secure your spot. Your purchase indicates you agree.

Ann is an expert coach and a warm soul. And I think she might be a tiny bit magic.

"If I were Cinderella, Ann Kroeker would be my fairy godmother. As an aspiring author with a burning message, I was overwhelmed by the intimidating task of writing a book proposal. Ann waved her cheerful wand of words and wisdom and walked me through the process step by step, offering practical insight and encouragement all along the way. With Ann's guidance, I completed my proposal and presented it with confidence. I cannot recommend her highly enough! Ann is an expert coach and a warm soul. And I think she might be a tiny bit magic."

OTHER WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

You can work with me and learn from me right away in several ways:

MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY: Need to reach more readers? Check out Your Platform Matters , my beloved membership program devoted to helping writers establish and expand their platform to reach and retain their ideal readers. Loads of training, support, community interaction, and one-click access to me from the moment you're inside.
FREE CHALLENGE: Go from a vague idea— or ten ideas! —to a clear concept for your nonfiction book. I'll show you how in the FREE 3-day challenge: Craft Your Book's Big Idea .
FREE COURSE: Improve your writing with Make Your Sentence Sing: 7 Sentence Openers to Add Music to Your Prose (free video course!)
FREE WEBINAR: Wondering about the steps you need to take to write your nonfiction book? Learn about the very first step—crafting a book proposal—and the essential role it plays in the industry (and in you, as a writer) with this free, on-demand webinar, Craft Your Best Book Proposal .
Group Coaching (rolling enrollment; one year of access to group input and coaching calls with Ann)
Premium Proposal Coaching with Ann (1:1 support; includes review of your complete proposal).
PODCAST: Enjoy free writing advice on my podcast, "Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach" —subscribe on your favorite podcast player!

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Book Writing Coach

Do You Need a Book Coach?

Why hire a book coach? Maybe you’re ready to finally write your book and you need help developing your book concept and structure. Or you have no idea where on earth to start and you figure a book writing or publishing coach can guide you on those very first steps.

Maybe, in addition to expert guidance, you need accountability and support to get it done. And perhaps you also want help accessing your inner muse, your creative source…

You came to the right place!

Some clients also need guidance in making the right publishing decision: “Do I self publish or do I have a chance at a traditional book deal?” Your book writing coach can help you weigh the pros and cons of each type of publishing, particularly for the book you want to write.

And a book coach (at least, this book coach) can help you understand what it would take for you to attract a book deal and whether your book is a likely candidate.

Get Help with Your Book, Book Proposal, Creativity, Author Platform, Marketing and More

Lisa Tener and her team can help you write your book or book proposal, as well as guide you with the “platform building” (developing a following and reach online and offline) that publishers are looking for.

Lisa can help you develop a publishing strategy and can also connect you with publishing industry professionals who can help you with various aspects of the journey from editors to ghostwriters to social media and PR experts to web designers and marketing experts, as well as literary agents and publishers.

Break Through Creative Blocks or Challenges

Lisa and her team also help authors get in touch with their creativity and facilitates creative breakthroughs in:

Clarity of direction
Creative confidence
Creative Momentum
Successful Completion

Your Book Writing Coach Can Help You:

Develop a plan for success, so that you reach those goals.
Taking action each week to reach your goals
Having accountability to support your success
Addressing any challenges you’re having in meeting your goals and overcoming any roadblocks to achievement Learning from “mistakes” and turning them into opportunities
Assess your progress and make any necessary changes to your plan.
Organize and develop your book or book proposal.
Improve and polish your writing—and can edit your work and teach you to be a better writer.
Expand your author platform.
Develop a powerful and effective promotion plan for your book and other creative projects.

In addition, your book writing coach has the tools and insight to help you:

Overcome creativity blocks
Prioritize projects
Manage your time effectively and find the time to write and get published
Make the process easier, more fun and more effective

Many people also choose to enroll in the Get Your Writing Done Program , for the accountability and support to write in community once a week. The two hour weekly writing intensive includes some warm up exercises (movement, breath, and other creativity boosters) and intention setting to get us writing in a state of flow. Then we write for 35-45 minutes, share insights, questions and challenges, then start another block of moment, creativity boosters and writing. Optional ten minute breakout groups at the end offer the opportunity to read aloud to a partner or just share your experience with them.

Once a year, usually in the spring, Lisa offers her Bring Your Book to Life® Program , where you benefit from a combination of:

Private consultations with Lisa—your personal book writing coach
Step-by-step course materials to guide you through the book writing process
Interactive classes (by Zoom)
Feedback on your writing.

Click here for more on the Bring Your Book to Life® Program

“The Goddess of Voice”

I call book writing coach Lisa Tener ‘the Goddess of Voice.’ She’s magical! Lisa wrapped her brilliant mind around my book ( Laugh Your Way to Real Estate Sales Success ), resulting in its winning the American Business Awards Best Business Book of the Year 2015, nationally and internationally. I didn’t think twice about hiring her to coach my next book, Get 10,000 Twitter Followers – Easily, Quickly, Ethically. Cathy Turney’s latest book I had interviewed six other book writing coaches at the San Francisco Writers Conference, and in 15 minutes Lisa had more insight into what I was trying to accomplish than the other five combined. With Lisa Tener you get the eyes of a master book writing coach on your manuscript—one with proven results with the Big Six publishers. Your book only gets one chance to become a top seller. Don’t risk it. Let Lisa Tener make it the best it can be. – Cathy Turney, Stevie Award-winning author and humorist

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Contact Your Book Coach Today!

E-mail Lisa to explore the possibility of working together (or if you want a referral for a book writing coach or publishing coach in another genre such as fiction or children’s books).

Or call 401-477-0886

In a writing coaching program, you’ll develop your inspiring goal(s) and develop your book concept for an exceptional book that has great value for your readers . Over the next sessions, you’ll develop the road map to reaching those goals by assessing where you are now in relation to those goals, creating a vision for where you want to be and developing and implementing your plan for getting there.

If you are looking for editing , book doctor services, ghostwriting or help writing a winning book proposal , Lisa and her team are at your service with a proven track record to give you the expert help—and positive results—you desire.

Note: in cases where Lisa provides a referral, she has hand picked high quality editors, writing coaches and experts in different fields (memoir, fiction, etc.) to refer you to. Note: Lisa works hard to find top notch editors of high integrity–and at different price ranges depending on your budget. We do receive a commission–it will come out of the editor’s or ghostwriter’s marketing budget, not your costs.

You can experience your coaching by phone, skype, zoom or, if you live nearby, in person.

Testimonials

Landed Big 5 Publisher

Lisa Tener is a joy! She’s experienced and insightful and is facile with every aspect of book coaching and publishing. She reviewed my book proposal and made so many valuable and practical suggestions, encouraged me…

First Draft in Just 7 Days! Now, Published.

“When I scheduled a ‘Book Concept and Strategy Consultation’ with Lisa Tener, I thought I would get some great advice on my concept for a parenting book. I walked away with a clear vision for…

Became a Huffington Post Blogger

“In addition to her spot-on insights and feedback, I’m thankful for the valuable resources Lisa has referred, especially a connection that enabled me to blog on the Huffington Post and an excellent editor for my…

Featured in New York Times Book Review!

My book is featured on page 11 of today’s New York Times Book Review. Maybe never would have happened if I hadn’t attended the Harvard Writers course and met you, Lisa!

Book Deal with New World Library: “Skillful Coaching”, Featured on Oprah.com

“Finding Lisa Tener was the gift that kept on giving. Lisa patiently supported me in structuring my book, building my platform, understanding my market and crafting a solid book proposal. She skillfully pitched it to a few…

“Lisa is an Outstanding Book Writing Coach.”

“Lisa Tener helped me immensely in completing my book Wellness For Super-Seniors by personally editing every page, advising me on the restructuring of certain sections and rewriting other chapters that needed such professional evaluation. “She is…

If you need a book writing coach, contact Lisa Tener .

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Meet the Team

My Publisher Tamara Monosoff : From the gorgeous cover to inner design, to the original inspiration for QR codes and putting every single one of those crazy videos on my website, and guiding me patiently throughout the process, Tamara is my dream publisher. Thank you!

Web Designer Extraordinaire Rachel Vane
Social Media Goddess Jamie L. Palmer
Brilliant Editor Lynne Heinzmann
Writing and Life Coach Tama Kieves who guides me to my muse whenever we speak
Video Editor and Overall Mensch Dan Thibeault of Fast Twitch Media
Media Coach and Producer of many videos Portland Helmich
Video Editing Support Luke Patterson
Blogger and Podcast Outreach Frances Caballo
Launch Advisor Kristin Meekhof
Eric Maisel Writing Habit Advocate
Virtual Assistant Extraordinaire Geri Lafferty
2020 PR Support Katie Snyder of Pitch PR
The most talented photographer in the world, Seth Jacobson
PR Trainers Chris Winfield, Jen Gottlieb, Brittany Sisko, and the entire community at the Be Seen Accelerator
Beta Readers: Joshua Home Edwards, Tracy Hart, Stephanie Meyers, Laurie Hunt, LiDona Wagner, Mia Potter, Gael Johnson, Amber Hanks, Melissa Sones, Gael-Sylvia Pullen, and Paula Schonewald. I hope I did not leave anyone out—if I did please let me know so I can add you here!
Title Support Howard Van Es, Tamara Monosoff, Lorraine Segal, Tama Kieves, Kristin Meekhof.
Launch Consulting Howard Van Es
My Health and Wellbeing Posse who helped me survive the stress-induced health challenges I encountered on the way
Dear Friends Johannah Cremin (and her prayer circle) and Virginia Swain; Qigong teacher, Leah Franklin, and the lineage of Mei Hua Qigong masters from whom she learned; dream shaman Kari Hohne; loving guide, Linda Yael Schiller; acupuncturists Nancy Graham and Patricia Gilmartin; Lynne Ahn, MD and John McGonigle, MD; dowser, Erina Cowan; and special friends Linda Broadhead and Seraina Wood.
Book Ambassadors: Louise Brownell
Podcasters, Show Hosts and Early Adopters: Dan Janal, Sharon Burton Ways, Josh Steimle, Leslie Draffin, Robin Kall
Bloggers and Blogs: San Francisco Writers Conference, Jane Friedman, Nina Amir, Howard Van Es
My Supportive Family: Tom, Will, and Luke Patterson, and Mimi Sammis, you are the lights in my life! Tener and Arnold families, and the Patterson-Potters and Pattersons
My many colleagues from Harvard Medical School’s CME publishing and women in healthcare leadership courses—director Julie Silver, et al.
All my students!
All my amazing writing colleagues
Intellectual property advice, Attorney Dana Newman
A special thank you to my many clients and colleagues who gave me permission to quote their wonderful words in this journal
The brave souls who appear in the accompanying videos.

I could probably go on thanking deserving people for another twenty pages, so for those not listed, please know you have my gratitude.

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Contact Your Book Coach Today! Book Writing Coach Lisa Tener. E-mail Lisa to explore the possibility of working together (or if you want a referral for a book writing coach or publishing coach in another genre such as fiction or children's books). Or call 401-477-0886.
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