Writing services
Media masterclasses (NEW!)
Thirty years leading comms in big organisations like Great Ormond Street for Children, Chelsea and Westminster, and a well known consumer campaign. Working with individuals and small groups.
How can I help you with…
‘Being interesting’. Doing a confident interview or “Q and A”. Working with a publicist. Doing it yourself. Getting out of a hole. Knowing what the value is.
Manuscript assessment
Is your book working? Would you like a published author’s advice?
It is easy to get too close to your text to know if it works – at the page, chapter, or story level. It is too easy to spend time fiddling when there are bigger problems you cannot see. Get an experienced writer to assess it.
I will review/assess:
- Novels – fantasy, science fiction, contemporary and historical, thrillers, YA. Try me (Whole manuscript – recommended – or first 10,000 words)
- Short stories
- Non-fiction – depends on subject
I don’t read children’s, cozy mysteries, misery memoir. Nothing wrong with these, just don’t read enough to help.
Other
I offer Zoom meetings to discuss your writing and publishing issues.
I think traditional publishing, high quality indie publishing, and crowdfunding publishing can all be good routes. Understanding your real personal success criteria helps to be a more contented author. Book me for a strategy session.
I can review your agent querying process and documents. For people submitting to UK agents I will evaluate your agent letter, synopsis and first three chapters. For people submitting to US agents, I am happy to critique synopsis and pages.
I do write to commission (I can show examples), and other work for hire. I also do talks and workshops for groups.
I have thirty years’ experience as a communications professional so honestly, suggest a project and I’ll quote if I am suitable and interested..
Happy to chat on email, Zoom, or phone to get the right agreement. T+Cs includes pricing etc.