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Juliet West

A former journalist and copywriter, Juliet has also worked as an editor and proofreader for a children’s book publisher, working on picture books, early readers and middle grade fiction. Juliet holds an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Chichester, where she won the 2010 Kate Betts’ Memorial Prize for the best work in MA Creative Writing.

Juliet’s critically acclaimed debut novel Before the Fall (Pan Macmillan, 2014) is set in London during the First World War, while The Faithful (Pan Macmillan, 2017) was picked as a recommended read by Good Housekeeping and Red magazines. Juliet’s contemporary-set short stories have been published in various magazines and anthologies including The French Literary Review, The Sunday Times and Murmurations (Two Ravens Press).

Juliet has run numerous creative writing workshops and enjoys helping writers to sharpen their literary skills, both at the ‘micro’ level and in broader terms of plot, story structure and character development. As a one-to-one mentor, she works with writers at all stages and across various genres including historical fiction, literary fiction, memoir, children’s/middle grade fiction and Young Adult fiction.

I was a ‘mentee’ myself while writing my debut novel, and so I know how valuable it can be to collaborate with a professional who will read your work with a critical but friendly eye. Whatever stage you’re at in your writing, I will always seek to be constructive, offering positive and honest feedback alongside practical advice on the writing process.

The Faithful, Juliet West
‘The Faithful’ – Affiliate link
Before the Fall, Juliet West
‘Before the Fall’ – Affiliate link

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Juliet gave me just the sort of feedback friends and family couldn’t. She was positive in her criticism and gave me exactly what I hoped for. She was encouraging about the good bits and advised on my weaknesses. There were no surprises in what she said but no one had been able to offer the quality of feedback that she did.  The writing coach was a birthday present and it was brilliant!

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What a fabulous Brighton launch for Phil Viner’s What a fabulous Brighton launch for Phil Viner’s (PD Viner) novel ‘The Call’ @northlainecafe. Phil’s one of our mentoring team at The Writing Coach @thewritingcoach and it was great to catch up with @laura_wilkinsonwriter and @nikkisheehan3 there too - also Writing Coach mentors and friends - as well as well as novelist friend @katewritesbooks . Here’s to great success for ‘The Call’“In a frantic late-night phone call, Ben learns his wife, Mia, has killed a man. And she needs his help.When Ben arrives at Mia's hotel room, the scene is horrific - but over the course of the night it will get much worse.All their secrets will be uncovered, and they will discover how far they'll go to protect themselves and each other... will they kill for love? Or will they die for it?One phone call. Twelve hours to save their marriage. And their lives.” #thriller #launchparty #writingcoach #writingmentor #crimefiction #crimefictionmentor
Join us this Saturday for an exclusive one day onl Join us this Saturday for an exclusive one day online writing course for those who wish to improve their skills and take their novel or memoir manuscript to the next level – with Writing Coach Founder @jacquilofthouse At the end of the day, you will have:- A clear idea of how to progress your writing and take it to the next level- New ways of thinking about your fiction and staying connected to the process- A notebook full of ideas and completed practical writing exercises- Awareness of exact steps to take to improve your writing- All essential course notes with key points covered during the day- A knowledge of what the publishing industry is looking for- Clear information about the pros and cons of self-publishing- A bunch of new writing colleagues and friends- A new, freshly inspired outlook on your writingFind out more and sign up via the link in the bio.#writingcoach #writingworkshop #amwriting #writinglife #writinghabits #writingritual #writersofinstagram
Are you a fiction or memoir writer who wants to im Are you a fiction or memoir writer who wants to improve your work and complete a finished manuscript? If you have dabbled in writing fiction or memoir but now want to make strides with your writing or if you’re an experienced writer looking to polish a second draft of the work, this exclusive one day course with The Writing Coach Founder @jacquilofthouse will make a real difference to your output and your craft. You will learn what literary agents and publishers are looking for, but equally importantly how you can achieve this, whilst maintaining your authentic voice.Join us on Saturday 28th May by signing up via the link in the bio.#writingcoach #writingworkshop #amwriting #writinglife #writinghabits #writingritual #writersofinstagram
If you are at the mid-way point of your writing pr If you are at the mid-way point of your writing project, feeling a little stuck and not sure if you can pull the project together, join us for this immersive day: "Developing Your Novel or Memoir". In our online workshop, working with our Founder Jacqui Lofthouse, you will have an opportunity to unravel the knots and find a confident path forwards. We will explore everything from your writing process, to character development and shifts, finding a structure and seeing your project through to completion. You will leave with a clear path forwards and a renewed confidence in your writing project.Sign up via link in bio.#writingcoach #writingworkshop #amwriting #writinglife #writinghabits #writingritual #writersofinstagram
I was very honoured last week to see our Writing C I was very honoured last week to see our Writing Coach consultant @jon.magidsohn play a gig to launch his debut album ‘A World Without Corners’ @ivyhousenunhead .Jon teaches memoir and creative non-fiction (amongst other genres) for us at The Writing Coach. I felt incredibly proud to know him last week. Such haunting songs and a fabulous voice. Do check out Jon’s music on Spotify or Apple and follow him there…And if you’re looking for a great writing mentor you can find Jon at The Writing Coach and read about his work there.
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