mentoring

The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” Steven Spielberg

If you want to write a novel or a work of non-fiction but feel you need guidance and support in order to take the project from idea to actuality, then mentoring might be for you.And if you’re stuck with a project and need help getting going again and taking it through to the end, then it’s a positive means of re-engaging with your writing. It’s also a great way of building deadlines into your creative process without the stress.

To help you build confidence as a writer and enable each project to take form in its own unique way, we provide:

Structure and signposts (in the form of friendly deadlines!)

Direction

Technical advice

Feedback on your writing

And crucially, emotional support through your writing journey.

Depending on your needs and time frame, mentoring will involve a regular Skype, Zoom or face-to-face meeting (monthly or fortnightly) during which we provide and discuss feedback on your writing, your progress and any problems you’re having.

When you have a completed the first draft, we will read the manuscript and give you extensive and detailed feedback on what elements are working and what might need addressing when you redraft the material.

 

Also see Manuscript Appraisal.

If you’re interested in being mentored through a project then do get in touch so that we can discuss your personal requirements and set up something that suits you.

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