The Boot Camp for Books
If you have a work-in-progress . . .
You make an initial submission of up to 10 pages (ideally the opening part) from your work
I read your submission, then send you an A4 page of notes, plus comments in the MS
I’ll also suggest readings or exercises that may help at your stage of the project
We have a 20-minute Zoom call to answer queries and set specific goals
You resubmit up to 10 pages, either a) new material or b) reworked material, each week for the duration of the programme
I respond to each submission with comments / readings / exercises / cheerleading
At the end of our programme, we have a 20-minute Zoom call to set your continuing goals.
If you need a push to get started . . .
You make an initial submission of around 10 pages of a synopsis / plan / prose
I read and send an A4 page of notes
I’ll also suggest readings or exercises that may help at your stage of the project
We have a 20-minute Zoom call to set goals to start you writing
You submit up to 10 pages of prose (not a synopsis or plan — I’d like you to start writing) each week for the duration of the programme
I respond to each submission with comments / readings / exercises / cheerleading
At the end of our programme, we have a 20-minute Zoom call to set continuing goals.
The duration of the programme is either:
5 weeks (five x submissions + 2 calls) = £250
10 weeks (ten x submissions + 4 calls) = £475
Have a question?
Drop me a line via the contact page, and I’m happy to discuss any queries.
Testimonials
“I had never been on a writing course before and it’s added a whole new dimension to my life. I came away feeling inspired to become a good writer and feeling that I may have something to offer. You made everything seem so accessible.”
“[Jo] gave praise and constructive feedback in a highly appreciative way. Everyone I spoke to came out of tutorials invigorated and positive.”
“The support has helped me find that self-belief ... and my voice.”