Dear Creatives,

Got a killer idea for a novel but unsure how to develop it? Looking to unlock your creativity and accelerate your writing momentum?

Need a mentor to guide, inspire and ensure you achieve your goals in a warm, supportive and encouraging way? Then this is perfect for you!

1-2-1 coaching allows us to tailor our sessions towards whatever aspects you wish to improve and are necessary. From first idea to completed first draft to getting your manuscript ready for submission to literary agents and publishers, we can work on all the keystone aspects in an engaging, inspiring and fun way to ensure you achieve your desired results.

Those keystones aspects being: plot, structure, character development and backstories, pace, descriptions, locations, research, rising tension, drama and jeopardy (relevant, of course, to the genre), brainstorming, techniques for instilling the writing habit/work ethic to keep you as productive as possible, techniques for capturing and harnessing ideas which so often arrive at 3am (yes, for me too) ...

The list of aspects is, as we know, broad, yet I say that in a positive, exciting way, as, once we begin working on them, they start to entwine and deliver the richness and depth to our work that we desire.

I work with a large number of students - predominantly via Zoom - to ensure:

a) you achieve your writing goals

b) you maintain your writing momentum

c) you grow, develop and reach your potential as a writer

And, by working with me ...

d) you factor in accountability (i.e., just a recommended (not strict) weekly/fortnightly deadline by which to send in your latest work for critiquing); so beneficial for achieving our daily/weekly word count and building that all-important momentum to make your project happen.

FAQ

Suitability?

These sessions are perfect for writers of all abilities - beginners, intermediates, seasoned writers looking for a fresh injection of inspiration. And they work equally well for writers of novels and short stories of all genres.

How flexible are the sessions?

My schedule is flexible by design and students often vary their slots each week, though others stick to a fixed weekly time. It’s designed to be easy going, relaxed, fun (in that frame of mind, we produce our best work) whilst being focused on the goals you will be hiring me to deliver.

How does it work?

Firstly, we can arrange an initial free of charge thirty-minute Zoom chat to discuss your aims and goals.

Then, for the first session, you send me a piece of writing which I will critique then email back to you. Or we have a Zoom session to, for example, brainstorm what could happen/what needs to happen in the story for it to begin working.

How much does it cost?

My rate is £40 per hour, though, I hasten to add, this covers way more than just the face-to-face time we would have. It also factors in my planning and bespoke development plans, i.e., all that happens behind the scenes for our upcoming sessions. And I usually critique circa two-thousand words per hour, to give an idea of how much to send me.

How many sessions do students book?

It varies, though most book a block of ten each time.

Prices: four sessions @ £40 = £160, six @ £40 = £240, or ten @ £40 = £400.

Or, as from 22nd April 2025 ...

Book twenty sessions for £720 (normal price for twenty sessions @ £40 each = £800), equating to two sessions included free of charge.

Sessions can be used in any combination of Zooms or critiques

How do I select my number of sessions?

From the drop-down menu entitled ‘Price Options’ in the top right corner of the Home page.

How do I pay? Via PayPal so you have full customer protection. Alternative payment options available upon request.

How long do my credits last for? Six months from the date of booking

What are the advantages of 1-2-1 sessions?

100% focus on your work, as opposed to being in a group. There are, of course, wonderful advantages of being in a group (the sharing of ideas, experiences, and the inspiration of being in the company of fellow writers). However, via 1-2-1 coaching, students will see the most profound acceleration in both the development of their project and themselves as a writer.

Also, and perhaps most importantly ...

Access to over twenty-years of my story-creation, writing, editing, publishing and marketing knowledge and experience. And working with me, you will have an enthusiastic, encouraging and motivating coach who understands just how much fun, yet hard work, story creation can be, and so, will be totally onside to tell you what you need to know to achieve your goals.

To Enrol: please select from the ‘Price Options’ drop-down menu located in the top right-hand corner of the Home page, enter 1-2-1-bespoke into the ‘Enter Course Name’ box, add when you’d like to start, then click ‘Buy Now’ to be taken through to your PayPal account.

And for any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on dominic@creative-writer.co.uk

Thank you for reading and I hope to work with you on your writing goals.

Best wishes and happy writing!

Dominic

Dominic Canty

Creative Writer Limited

E: dominic@creative-writer.co.uk

W: www.creative-writer.co.uk