Writing Mentor Service
About The Writing Mentor Service
Whether you need help finishing your first book, short story or poem, or if you just want guidance and writing exercises to help you improve as an author, we can help. We deal with all forms of creative writing and are open to any type of project - coaching, development, lessons, mentoring, tuition etc. Whether you want short-term assistance or a long-term professional relationship, we can help.
In the first instance, please contact Chris and arrange a call to discuss what you need. Please feel free to include some information about what you require when in your email.
This is a free, no obligation discussion to see if we can help you. If we can, Chris will suggest the best way forward and create a writing mentor package for you. If we can't, Chris will suggest other avenues for you to consider and explore.
Bridget Y
I would like to thank you – and Lynda of course – for the detailed feedback I have received on my four children’s stories. There is much to digest – and I feel that I got much more than I expected! Lynda’s comments and advice were constructive and encouraging, just what I needed to get moving and develop them further.
One of the most encouraging sentences came in the first paragraph: “It’s clear that you can write.” This had me skipping round the house (well, a slow canter, if I’m honest) for the rest of the day.
The specific advice on each story, together with examples of active and passive voices and links to relevant websites, are down to earth and particularly useful and are much appreciated and will be acted on. I am really glad that I consulted this service.
Brian M
I have used Chris's services and have benefitted from a fruitful partnership with Lynda. Chris is indefatigable in his desire to provide opportunities for people with a desire to write. Lynda's kindly critique has helped me to decide that drabble writing is my preferred choice. We are lucky that such support is available for us.
Elaine R
Thank you for sending Julianne's adaption of my manuscript to the first person. I am impressed. I would be glad to have a session with Julianne and make corrections with her advice to any parts that I've found difficult. In the meantime, please express my gratitude to her and you will hear from me again.
Writing Mentor Service Prices
Prices vary, depending on the type of mentoring and support you require. As a ballpark, fees start at around £95 for an hour long session / £60 for a half hour session. But it really depends on what kind of support and mentoring you need. We are flexible as we can be, based on your situation.
When we know a bit more about you and what kind of mentoring or coaching you need, we can provide an accurate price.
How Do I Pay?
Payment is made via PayPal or Stripe. You can also pay by BACS direct from your bank account, cheque and other payment providers.
Meet Writing Mentor Service Team
Here are details of our writing mentor / book coach service team.
First, the ladies.
Dr Lynda Nash
Dr Lynda Nash is a tutor, mentor and freelance editor. She has a PhD in Creative Writing and is the author of several books for adults and children.
You can learn more about Lynda on the main Meet The Team page.
Julianne Ingles
Julianne is a book editor and book publisher in London. She loves real stories and people who write them, and read them. She also loves fiction based on a true story.
In 2019, Julianne started Guts Publishing and since then has edited and published the work of over 70 writers. In 2021, she was endorsed by Arts Council England for a Global Talent visa for being a talent and leader in the publishing sector. Julianne has an MA in Modern Literature and an MA in Creative & Life Writing, both from Goldsmiths College.
You can learn more about Julianne on the main Meet The Team page.
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Second, the gent.
Christopher Fielden
Chris is an award-winning short story writer. He is also the author of How to Write a Short Story, Get Published & Make Money, which has been an Amazon bestseller.
Chris runs this website. He started these writing services in 2013 and has hundreds of happy clients.
You can learn more about Chris on the main Meet The Team page.
Mentoring Services FAQ
As mentioned above, this service is bespoke and tailored to your needs.
Here are some frequently asked questions.
Do you share my personal information with anyone else?
No.
Never.
We will never give any of your personal information or writing to anyone. Anything you send us is treated with the utmost confidence. Your privacy is respected at all times.
If you want any further information, please review this website's privacy policy.
Please can you give me some more details on what I can expect from this service?
Yes!
We offer friendly mentoring and support for writers of all forms of creative writing. We can help writers of any level, including beginners, intermediates and those with experience.
Any advice we give is honest without being unkind. Exercises are delivered in a positive manner. We want to help you improve, no matter what stage in your writing career you are at.
Don’t Be Afraid!
We understand a lot of new writers can be nervous about engaging with this type of service, as they don’t want someone they don’t know telling them their writing is bad. The team always try to keep all criticism constructive, positive and encouraging.
Everyone has different styles and levels of knowledge regarding writing. We will simply point out areas for improvement.
Why do you use PayPal / Stripe to receive payments?
PayPal and Stripe are both world leading payment service providers. They offer a secure service, ensuring that monetary transactions are quick, easy and safe.
PayPal allows you to set up an account and pay via your bank in any currency, or you can simply pay by debit or credit card without setting up an account. Stripe offers multiple payment options. Whichever payment method you prefer, you can be confident that your personal information is safe.
Setting up secure payments within this website would be very costly and is not something we're currently able to do. PayPal and Stripe are trusted and widely used. For more details, check out the PayPal website and the Stripe website.
While PayPal and Stripe are available in most world territories, there are some countries that they do not operate in. And some of our clients prefer to pay direct via their bank. Therefore, we also accept payments via bank transfer and cheque. Please contact Chris for more details.
Why should I use your service?
The Writing mentor service team are all highly experienced writers, editors and publishers. They've all written extensively in their field of expertise and have had their work published through a wide variety of magazines, competitions, books, journals, websites and more.
We know, this doesn’t mean we can guarantee that you’ll be published, but it does mean that we can offer you advice based on real-life experience and give you expert advice to help you improve your writing.
How do I start using the writing mentor service?
Please contact Chris and arrange a call to discuss what you need.
This is a free, no obligation discussion to see if we can help you. If we can, Chris will suggest the best way forward and create a writing mentor package for you. If we can't, Chris will suggest other avenues for you to consider and explore.
This website was established in 2011. It was redesigned in 2024.
The “Writing Mentor Service” page was published after the redesign.
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