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
- Birmingham University Award for Tremendous Achievement
- National Winner - Student Award
- 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
Critically acclaimed author, coach, and editor, supporting dedicated writers through action-based coaching.
Birmingham City Council
Creative Writing Tutor for adults. Responsible for creating own module content, course layout and lesson plans, sourcing all literature and preparing written, audio-visual and online teaching materials, marking all work including final assignments, keeping course website content up to date, developing individual learning plans for students.
University of Birmingham
Lecturer of undergraduate creative writing module, first and third years. Responsible for leading creative workshops, providing feedback and developing course material, and marking a cohort of final work.