Thorough, Compassionate Coaching for New Writers
Do you have a story in your heart, just waiting to be shared with the world?
Are you dreaming of becoming a writer but don't know how to start?
You are not alone!
Writing can be difficult and daunting, especially if it’s your first time. Understanding the process, getting started, and seeing it all come together can seem like an impossible mountain to climb.
But don’t worry. Help is here!
I'm here to offer you guidance and support from developing your story right through to pursuing publication.
I coach multiple genres and categories, including, but not limited to:
Commercial Women's Fiction
Romance
Young Adult
New Adult
Autofiction
Video Game Writing / Interactive Fiction.
HI, I'M STUART.
With 26 years in theatre, broadcast media, and coaching under my belt, I have a visceral understanding of what makes stories work, and I’d like to share it with you because writng a novel doesn't always have to be hard.
I have an MA (Distinction) in Professional Writing, and my debut novel, Body of Water, was one of ten books long-listed for the Polari First Book Prize. My latest novel, Behind the Seams, was a 2021 BookLife Fiction Prize Contest semifinalist.
My first TV show is airing on the UK's Channel 4 in 2023.
I'm an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach and a proud Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors.
SERVICES THAT WORK FOR YOU
STORY DEVELOPMENT
If you don't do the work upfront to develop your story, you'll become frustrated and disheartened, and lose interest in what should be an exhilarating time in your life.
I'll guide you through the creation of a story blueprint from which you can write forward with confidence.
And all in just three months!
MENTORING
I want you to write with confidence and not look back, so I’m going to be right here the whole time, with thorough, compassionate feedback... and a kick in the proverbial when you need it (and a fist-bump when you’re just slaying it!).
Over four months, I'll challenge you to six deadlines of up to 20 pages of new, or revised, words.
That's 120 pages, done and dusted!
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION
Ah, the dreadful development edit letter. This can be daunting, I know. But don't worry.
Over 4-6 weeks (for an 80k manuscript) I'll read your manuscript closely and craft a letter that sets out what needs tackling—and the order in which it needs to be tackled.
We'll have a virtual session to discuss the points raised in the letter. You'll have space to ask questions, get further insight, and collaborate on a plan to make your story shine brighter than ever.
Shall we begin?
PITCH PACKAGE DEVELOPMENT
You've written a book, but to give yourself the best chance of landing a literary agent, you're going to need a silver sword, some chain mail, and the will to succeed.
Kidding.
What you're actually going to need is every element of your pitch package complete before you start pitching.
I'll help you get those elements right, and I'll even research a list of potential agents for you!
I have been certified through Author Accelerator’s Book Coach Certification Program.
When I learned about the Book Coach Certification program from Author Accelerator, I knew it would take my coaching to the next level.
I didn’t want to buy a meaningless certification. I wanted to be assessed by some of the best coaches in the field and held to the highest professional standards and code of conduct and, after a solid year of study and practical work, I've improved 8 years of previous experience beyond measure.
If you'd like to read books all day and get paid for it, find out more about book coaching here.
I have been recognised as one of the Top Book Coaches by Coach Foundation.
I'm a a proud Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors.
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROJECT!
Tell me about your project and the package you're interested in.