Overview
Hi writer!
I'm Rachel, a critically acclaimed author, writing coach, and editor.
I've always wanted to be a writer. Since I could use a keyboard and a pen, I've written stories. Then, when I was fourteen, I read The Lord of the Rings (Tolkien) and my mind was set. That was it - I wanted to make other people feel what I felt when I read that story: adventure, excitement, and an inexplicable feeling of 'home'.
Fast forward a few years, and I gained my BA, MA and PhD in Creative Writing. But even though I had studied writing to such an extensive degree and taught it at universities and to adults worldwide, I knew it would take more than this knowledge to be a coach. That's why I studied to become a Certified Professional Coach with an ICF-accredited company and also spent a year completing an ILM Level 2.
And now, I get to talk about writing all the time! When I'm not talking to other people and helping them with their writing lives, I'm focusing on my own.
I am currently writing my sixth novel. I mostly write fantasy (and love a witchy twist), but I've also dabbled in literary fiction. I've had poetry, short stories, articles, and a critically acclaimed debut novel published.
None of this happened overnight. It came down to three main things:
1: Dedication.
2: Perseverance.
3: Asking for help.
If you want to achieve your goal of being a writer, you are in the right place. I can help you go from page to print with my three fantastic packages that meet you where you are as a writer. Whether you are in 'The Beginning', 'The Middle', or at 'The End', my mix of coaching, tutoring, and editing will leave you with a draft to be proud of.
My favourite books to work on are fantasy, magical realism, literary fiction, thrillers, and women's fiction. Sorry, I don't work on horror, erotica, or non-fiction.
Services
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Shortlisted for Business Excellent Award - Oscars, UOB
Certifications
- Creative Writing PhD
- Creative Writing Masters
- Certified Professional Coach
- ILM Level 2
- 'Stretch & Challenge' Teacher Training
- Diversity in the Workplace Training
- Embedding Equality in Learning & Teaching Training
- Mindfulness Diploma
- Unconscious Bias Training
- Creative Writing BA Hons
Work experience
Self-employed
Birmingham City Council
University of Birmingham