Coaching and Mentoring for Writers at all stages of their writing journeys – from beginners to published authors.
We believe that talent can be nurtured. Our mission is to encourage writers to develop their work, to become more focused, productive and confident. Our aim is to support you as you create a fulfilling, successful and sustainable writing life. Like you, we think that words and ideas really matter.
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‘Twelve Weeks to Write a Children’s Book’
Do you have a story idea for young people but don’t know where to start? With so many age groups, genres and expectations from the industry, that’s not surprising. This course will guide and support you as you discover your voice as a children’s writer and bring your story ideas to life.
Our 12-week course – beginning on 29th April – will lead you from a blank page to a manuscript that you will be able to take forward and pitch to agents. Now £345 for the 12 week course.
If you are looking to finish your first book, to develop as a poet, write a play or get articles in the press, we can help. From the first spark of an idea to publication…
Coaching and Mentoring
Whether you are a beginner or an established author, our experienced mentors are here to support you with accountability, feedback and industry advice. We specialise in coaching and career development for those who wish to complete their projects, establish professional habits and bring their writing projects confidently into the world.
Manuscript Assessment
A personally tailored approach to literary consultancy and manuscript assessment. Our established team of literary consultants and editors will help you understand your strengths, develop your craft and find your unique voice. We help you to develop a manuscript that is ready to submit to agents and publishers.
Jacqui is the first person I show all my novels to and my most important critic. As well as being a terrific novelist in her own right, she has an acute eye for what is not quite working in any piece of work and is exceptionally good at pointing it out in a way that is firm but constructive and helpful. I can recommend her highly to anyone who needs help.
Courses and Events to Support your Writing Journey
Writing for Children
A 12-week course that teaches you how to write your own children’s book.
The course will lead you from a blank page to a manuscript that you will …
Developing your Novel or Memoir
Saturday April 12th 2025. Are you stuck in the middle of writing a novel or memoir? Do you wonder how you will ever unravel your story and reach the …
Get Black on White
30 Days to Productivity and Confidence for Writers. Would you like to kick-start your productivity, conquer self-doubt and truly believe in yourself …
About Jacqui
Jacqui Lofthouse is Founder of The Writing Coach. She is the author of four novels and was nominated for The Booker Prize by Penguin for ‘The Temple of Hymen’. She is also the author of ‘Bluethroat Morning’ (Bloomsbury), ‘Een Stille Verdwijning’ and ‘The Modigliani Girl’. Her novels have sold over 100,000 copies in the UK, the USA and Europe.
After completing her MA in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia under Sir Malcolm Bradbury and Rose Tremain, she taught creative writing at City University, London. She has advised many advanced writers including international prize-winning authors, broadsheet columnists and academics from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
She is motivated to help her fellow writers bring their important stories into the world. She has recently completed her sixth novel.
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