“‘Kate is … inspiring, giving me permission to write and believe in myself as an author.’ ”
“‘Kate’s help and coaching opened up my entire book in ways that I had never thought of. I was stuck down a path, that wasn’t getting me where I wanted to be. I felt a loss of direction, and even before we had the actual session she sent me an email that got the creative flow going again. Kate is caring, points to the blind spots and offers such respectful advice. I recommend working with her, if you want to dive deeper into writing - in your own voice.’ ”
Looking for 1 to 1 mentoring or writing SUpport?
Kate has worked as a writing mentor since her career in publishing, working with non-fiction and fiction writers, and poets to help them kick-start their creativity, commit to their practice, get over imposter syndrome, reflect on their process, negotiate writers’ block, edit their project and just get their writing done. She is also trained in therapeutic & reflective writing practice, so can show you the tools to help you reflect and strengthen your own practice and/or work on personal growth.
Clients include professional writers and hobby writers. Whether you want to have a one-off session or have a monthly or weekly accountability session, get in touch to see how Kate could help you.
Regular or one-off reflective and therapeutic writing practice sessions for personal growth and reflection are also available.
It’s the perfect space to concentrate on your own goals and desires, and negotiate the hurdles you might be facing.
Initial session: 1 hour: £90 (£100 if to include preread of up to 1,500 word sample) Concessions for initial session available for low income writers.
Follow-up sessions: £35 for 30 minutes, £60 for 1 hour.
Sessions can (and mostly do) include writing time in response to bespoke prompts.
Written feedback to be agreed separately, depending on availability.
Sessions are on Zoom (UK time), or in-person in Oxford. Further afield in-person sessions by prior agreement.
An initial 10-minute assessment chat is always possible, with no obligation to commit if you find it’s not for you.
Get in touch with Kate today to arrange an informal chat to discuss your needs, hopes and questions.
“‘I approached Kate for some advice with a piece I was working on, which was feeling like unduly hard work! I have a long standing habit of getting in my own way while writing. Kate was very supportive and encouraging, had great insights about the piece and just my writing process in general. Her advice helped me move the work along and I now feel closer to where I’d like to be. I’d highly recommend her services to anyone who needs a kind, intelligent and experienced writing mentor..’ ”
“‘Now, I AM a writer, thanks to Kate and her help and prompts. I now make the time to write most days and I am over 13.000 words into a story that was an effort, [now I am] almost tripping over ideas to move the story onwards. Thank you Kate, I hold you wholly responsible!’
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