About Me
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My Qualifications and Experience
I’m a writing coach, mentor and published author with a background in education, coaching and professional writing.
My career began as an English teacher in Surrey, where I spent many years helping students develop confidence in their writing and communication skills.
Alongside my teaching, I went on to write two self-help books: Starting Secondary School, a guide for parents, and Leaving Home, written for students and young people. This led to a career as a freelance writer, contributing features to national publications including The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian and The Independent, as well as numerous websites and magazines.
For over 15 years, I have combined writing with coaching, supporting new and more experienced writers to develop their ideas, overcome blocks and build confidence in their work.
My coaching approach is informed by my experience working with adults, including professional training in dyslexia and supporting adults with dyslexia. I understand that everyone’s writing process is different, and I focus on creating flexible strategies that support different ways of thinking, learning and creating.
I have supported writers at different stages of their journey, including clients who have gone on to publish their work and develop careers in writing and journalism
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Qualifications and experience
- 15+ years’ experience as a writing coach and mentor
- Diploma in Personal Coaching (2005)
- Qualified Teacher of English (Durham University)
- Published author and freelance writer for national publications
- Professional training in dyslexia assessment and support
My aim is to combine practical writing guidance with encouragement, accountability and a genuine understanding of the challenges writers often face.
How I Work
Supportive
I bring all my experience to coaching. I want to work with you collaboratively, to bring out your best. I understand the peaks and troughs of writing, but also how an idea can appear from nowhere and how you want to develop it, bouncing your ideas off someone.
Confidence and Time-management
I also understand how writing is not simply about wanting to write, but finding the time and self-belief to fit it into a busy life. Coaching is not only about what you write but how you manage your work-life balance to allow yourself space to be creative.
Flexibility
My aim is to offer you as much flexibility as you need. Options include a one-off session or something longer-term, to keep you on track. The focus can be on motivation and accountability only, or you can combine those with reading your work, supporting its development and preparing it for submission.
Personal Attention
I only work with a handful of clients. This is because I want to offer you the very best support you can have and not spread myself too thinly
If you think we can work together use the form to get in touch. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you want to achieve.