One-to-One Mentoring
BEEN ON SUBMISSION AND HAD NEAR MISSES OR RADIO SILENCE?
HAD YOUR FIRST PICTURE BOOK PUBLISHED BUT NOW STUCK IN A RUT?
ENJOYED OTHER COURSES AND NOW LOOKING FOR 1:1 ATTENTION?
With a proven track record and up-to-date knowledge of the industry, I am offering a mentoring programme suitable for writers who are now looking to take their career to the next level.
This mentoring package costs £800 and includes materials, five hours of 1:1 time [online], plus in-depth critiques on five texts or outlines. Whether these take place across five intensive weeks or a more leisurely five months is up to you but there’s plenty of reading and tasks in between sessions. We’ll work together to produce a final action plan to carry you forward.
To apply and to enquire about availability, please submit a picture book text to clare_welsh@hotmail.co.uk, plus a covering letter detailing what you hope to achieve through mentoring.
“My mentoring sessions with Clare have been invaluable. I’ve gained a much deeper understanding of what makes a great picture book, and her constructive, in depth feedback has made a real difference to my writing. I will miss our sessions!”
“Clare’s help with outlines was a lightbulb moment for me. She’s given me a toolkit to move my texts forward.”
“Clare is a cuppa; of the first water. Sitting down to talk writing picture books with her is cosy, quenching and refreshing. As a writing teacher myself, I was impressed by her grasp of theory and appreciated how flexible she was with her lesson plans, adapting material to meet my specific needs. I believe the texts she critiqued for me have been greatly improved under her tactful guidance. She shares her extensive experience generously and is super-organised. Just what you want in a writing tutor, I think.”
“I so looked forward to our sessions and soaking up Clare’s wisdom.”
“Clare is a very patient and professional mentor – just what I needed.”