I love books…(and my dog Mabel).

I’m an Author Accelerator certified Book Coach who loves to help fiction writers develop their stories, finesse their drafts and build confident writing habits.

I studied English and French Literature at university and loved it, so I pursued a Master's in American Literature. After that, I completed a PGCE in Secondary Education and taught English at several great schools. A couple of years ago, I changed to an office job to train as a developmental editor and book coach and start my business helping fiction writers.

Some bits about me:

• My first word was ‘dog’ and I’ve never met a dog 🐕 I didn’t like (and won’t say hi to!).

• If I could only have one for the rest of my life, I would choose pasta 🍝 over potatoes 🍟.

• My travel bucket list is very tree-orientated 🌳: Pando in Utah, Yakushima forest in Japan, Sequoia National Park!

• I have anxiety and depression for which I gratefully take anti-depressants. I battle 💪 with both all the time and understand if you do too.

Some of my favourite recent books 📚:

• Ambition Monster, Jennifer Romolini

• Fellowship Point, Alice Elliott Dark

• Sandwich, Catherine Newman

• Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Rufi Thorpe

• The Wedding People, Alison Espach