Are you in the ‘crunch’ stage of your PhD, struggling to get your thesis written? Do you dream of finishing that first book if you could just find the time? Maybe you’re a seasoned professional finding your way back to writing after career roadblocks or burnout?

Over the past decade, I’ve worked with more than a thousand writers, including postgraduate students, established researchers, aspiring novelists and multi-published bestselling authors.

This has led to a deep interest in coaching both academic and creative writers to finish their projects and develop a personalised writing practice that is meaningful and sustainable for them.

What can you expect?

From day one, the process is focused entirely on you. Using evidenced-based approaches, our sessions will be tailored to meet you where you are and support you as you work towards where you want to be.

Coaching and mentoring with me typically includes one or more of the following:

• Support to identify or clarify your priority development areas as a writer

• Working together to create a personalised action plan to help you achieve your writing goal(s)

• Tools, tips, and strategies for navigating your unique obstacles

• Accountability to progress your projects and cultivate a writing practice that aligns with your career aspirations

• A safe space for questioning and reflection as you pilot and embed new ways of working.

My goal is to empower you, not foster dependency. Generally, we’ll work together over a mutually agreed ‘series’ of meetings (via Zoom), appropriate to the goal(s) you bring to coaching. After that, it’s time for me to fade into the background…

Am I the coach for you?

As a mentor and coach, I draw from 15 years teaching and researching productivity, pedagogy and psychology* for writers at all levels. You can find out more about my background and work here. I’m a member of the National Association of Writers in Education (UK). And, as a full member of the Association for Coaching, I’ve completed accredited coach training, abide by a global code of ethics, receive regular supervision, and am committed to continuing professional development.

My own writing practice has instilled in me a deep empathy for the practical, cognitive and emotional challenges of finding your best words and getting them out into the world. This means I will challenge you to pursue your goals while cheerleading your efforts and victories. But I also recognise that the road to success can be far from smooth, so I offer support when things don’t go to plan, and bespoke strategies to help you find your own path.

*though I’m not a chartered psychologist - if that’s what you need, please seek out someone with the appropriate training and registrations.

Ready to get started?

Book a free, no-obligation 30-minute discovery session to explore whether we’re a good fit for your situation and needs.

Bring your questions!