"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."
Toni Morrison
Perhaps you want to write a novel. Maybe you want to write and submit a short story to your favourite literary magazine. Or you may already have something that needs editing and feedback before you are ready to send it out into the world. Whatever it is, I can help you turn your ideas into reality.
Writing your novel
“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” — Somerset Maugham
There is so much advice out there for how to write a novel, and a lot of the time it feels like those rules don’t apply to what you want to write, or to your situation. If you have an idea for a novel but you are not sure where to begin, or you are developing a draft and would like feedback, let me help you with personalised guidance and targeted recommendations. From character arcs and structural edits, to written style, line edits and technical accuracy, we can work together to get your manuscript ready to send out into the world.
Contact me to discuss a personalised course of sessions to meet your novel writing needs. Sessions are offered online, or face-to-face in the Rome area.
Short story writing
“The short story... small moments writ large that suggest the ache of entire lifetimes.” — Robert Shearman in Writing the Uncanny
Whether you are looking for inspiration, or have an idea you want to develop, I can help you write and edit your short story ready for submission to literary magazines, writing competitions or just for your own personal satisfaction. Perhaps you would like to complete a short course of sessions based on different stimuli and exercises to help you hone your craft. Perhaps you would like to study the short story form through reading and discussion, and then use your learning to inform your own writing. I can offer individual or small group lessons, personalised feedback and targeted activities and exercises to help you shape your story, ready for others to read.
Contact me to discuss an individualised course of sessions to meet your story writing needs. Sessions are offered online, or face-to-face in the Rome area.