Our Book Coaches and Mentors
Our Mentoring Service
Get expert one-to-one mentoring as you write and edit your manuscript.
This service combines online mentoring and editorial feedback to help you work towards a novel that is publishable. It’s your chance to work on your manuscript from the start, or after completing a first draft of your novel, with your choice of award-winning mentors.
Our experienced mentors have helped hundreds of writers write their own prize-winning books, via constant feedback and advice. The one-to-one tuition is designed to be entirely flexible around your writing life, and if your work is ready by the end, we can help you get it to market, too.
A bespoke service, our mentoring comes in blocks of 10, 20 or 30 hours, depending on the level of guidance you’re looking for. These hours can be spread out however you and your mentor see fit, and include the time your mentor spends reading and editing your work, and any emails, calls or video chats you have together.
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Writers on this mentoring program have gone on to be published, and even longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
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Key Information
Date: Immediate start.
Duration: 10, 20 or 30 hours spread over a period that suit your needs.
Price: £995 for 10 hours; £1,950 for 20 hours; £2,800 for 30 hours (*10% discount for members).
Entry: Apply Now.
Location: Online.
What Our Mentoring Service Offers You
Bespoke Mentoring
This mentoring service is tailored entirely to you and your writing goals. Whether you’re plotting a new story or editing your finished draft, your mentor will focus 100% on helping you work towards your own potentially prize-winning book.
One-to-one attention
You’ll work with your mentor directly, through email, phone calls or video calls. They’ll help you write from a single line synopsis through to a full plan for your novel. Or if you have your first draft, provide you with detailed feedback as you edit it into something saleable.
An individual experience
Before you start your journey, you’ll discuss your work with your mentor, to guarantee a personal experience and extensive mentoring at every stage. Mentoring is much more than an online writing class; this way of working ensures you meet with your mentor at every vital juncture in your development.
Work at your own pace
Each writing stage has different needs. You and your mentor can decide how to spread your sessions to help you with yours. This may include up to three, two-hour long phone or Skype meetings, to be used as and when you both think it makes sense.
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Writers on this mentoring program have gone on to be published, and even longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
Will you be next?
Our Mentors
Choose the Mentor Best-Fitted to Your Genre
Aliya Ali-Afzal
Specialises in: Contemporary fiction, crime and thriller, upmarket and book club fiction. Learn More.
Susan Allott
Specialises in: Contemporary, literary (including book club fiction), crime/thriller/action and women’s fiction. Learn More.
Mandy Berman
Specialises in: Contemporary, literary (including book club fiction), crime/thriller/action and women’s fiction. Learn More.
Emily-Jane Clark
Specialises in: Contemporary, women’s fiction, comedy/satire, historical fiction, picture books, children’s books, plays and screenwriting, memoir/autobiography, narrative non-fiction, subject-led non-fiction. Learn More.
Diana Collis
Specialises in: Non-fiction of all kinds, especially self-help and memoir writing. Learn More.
Emma Cooper
Specialises in: Contemporary, literary (including book club), women’s fiction and romance and erotica. Learn More.
Donna Freitas
Specialises in: Contemporary fiction, women’s fiction, literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, children’s and young adults. She also specialises in non-fiction of all kinds. Learn More.
Gwyn GB
Specialises in: Self-publishing, digital marketing and building an author business, crime mysteries and thrillers, women’s fiction, and emotional suspense. Learn More.
Lindsay Hawdon
Specialises in: Literary fiction, contemporary fiction, women’s fiction, crime and thriller. She also specialises in non-fiction of all kinds, especially travel, adventure, nature and memoir writing. Learn More.
Judith Heneghan
Specialises in: Contemporary fiction, historical fiction, fiction for young people aged 7+, nonfiction and educational books for all ages. Learn More.
Caroline Hulse
Specialises in: Literary fiction, contemporary fiction, women’s fiction, crime and thriller, historical and comic/satire. She also specialises in memoir and autobiography writing. Learn More.
Daren King
Specialises in: Crime, thriller, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, contemporary, literary fiction, children’s and teen/YA fiction, non-fiction and biography. Learn More.
Liz Monument
Specialises in: Dystopian, science fiction, historical, fantasy, literary fusions, and anything quirky or genre-bending. Learn More.
Paul Roberts
Specialises in: Memoir/autobiography, subject-led non-fiction, narrative non-fiction. Learn More.
Trisha Sakhlecha
Specialises in: Psychological suspense/thriller, crime, upmarket women’s fiction. Learn More.
Marcus Sedgwick
Specialises in: Nearly all fiction genres. He also works with subject-led non-fiction, picture books, children’s books and young adult. Learn More.
Tom Witcomb
Specialises in: Commercial and upmarket genre fiction: crime & thriller, adventure & action, historical, SFF and speculative. Learn More.
Philip Womack
Specialises in: Children’s books, YA, literary fiction, fantasy, literary biography. Learn More.
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Writers on this mentoring program have gone on to be published, and even longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
Will you be next?
Frequently asked
questions
Which genres are accepted?
All. Fiction and non-fiction.
What manuscript lengths do you accept?
All lengths.
Is this service for UK writers only?
No, we work with writers from all around the world.
Which mentors do you work with?
We’ve a team of award-winning authors with decades of tutorial experience, who’ve been hand-selected for quality and rigour.
How much does one-to-one mentoring cost?
It depends on the number of hours tuition you require. Get in Touch with us directly and we can provide a quote.
How long will it take?
No fixed duration.
How will I get the editorial changes returned to me?
You’ll be working online directly with your tutor.
How does it fit around my work-life?
The mentoring process is very flexible, and you and your mentor can discuss the timetable that is best for you.
What if my work needs more attention than this service offers?
In that situation, we’ll tell you. You’ll fill in an application page before you start, so we know you’re ready for all that mentoring brings you.
Will my editor respect my own personal style and voice?
Yes. That’s very important to us. As writers ourselves, we know that we can’t just impose a house style on your prose and expect that to be okay.
What if I don’t agree with the changes?
If there are areas your mentor think need changes, it’s up to you to make up your own mind. It’s about your decisions, not your mentor’s.
Will my mentor read my full manuscript?
Although our Mentoring Service is bespoke to you and your needs, generally, our mentors won’t read your entire manuscript. This is because there might not be enough time for your mentor to read your entire manuscript and offer feedback/guidance. If you are interested in receiving a written editorial report on your entire manuscript, you might want to consider our Editorial Services such as a Manuscript Assessment or Developmental Edit.
