Writer, Educator, Editor
1-2-1 Mentoring
One-hour online session: £45
These hour-long 1-2-1 coaching sessions offer an opportunity to put yourself and your work at the centre of a conversation with an industry professional. They’re interactive and dynamic, so are invaluable whether you’re looking to:
Whip a story into shape
Generally improve your writing/process
Gain a better understanding of the publishing world
Do all of the above.
In your online meeting, you’ll be able to speak freely and confidentially about anything you feel may help with your writing. Beforehand, Peter can read a writing sample, should you wish to provide one (up to 2,000 words of prose or six pages of poetry). Alternatively, similar length notes/discussion topics can be sent to him.
People sometimes choose to talk about a story plot, characterisation, setting, theme etc. Others prefer more general discussions about writing methods, overcoming writer’s block, or anything else that’s troubling them. You may not even know what you want to talk about but just know you’d like to speak with someone in the industry, and that’s fine. Each session is different as you’re an individual with unique needs and wants. Together with Peter, you will explore these and discuss possible improvements to your process and/or writing, so that you leave with a clearer direction than you came with.
Whilst the exact format of each session will differ, you can expect to be asked in-depth questions about your aims and objectives. An open and honest discussion about applicable aspects of the craft will then help you develop your work now and in the future.
About Your Tutor: Peter McAllister
Peter is a writer, educator and publisher of prose fiction. He studied English Literature at The University of Cambridge, was awarded a Distinction for his MA in Creative Writing and now lectures at the University of Hull. He is the editor and co-founder of Inkfish Magazine and a committee member for the Penzance Literary Festival.
Peter’s writing builds layers of narrative through linked pieces that result in profound moments of self-realisation or dramatic action. He has been shortlisted and highly commended in several International Literary Prizes for his short-form fiction and poetry. His work has been published online, in print journals and numerous anthologies.
