{"id":304,"date":"2018-09-10T12:57:58","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T11:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/?page_id=304"},"modified":"2024-08-01T12:00:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T12:00:49","slug":"mentoring-editorial-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/index.php\/mentoring-editorial-services\/","title":{"rendered":"mentoring for writers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/men-3610255_640-e1675364654795.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-963\" style=\"width:635px;height:376px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/men-3610255_640-e1675364654795.jpg 400w, https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/men-3610255_640-e1675364654795-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 85vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>what I offer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I provide one off reports on &#8216;finished&#8217; work, and regular or ad hoc mentoring for work in progress for newbie writers through to published and self-published authors. I also provide support with submissions and writing craft development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe in giving kind, constructive feedback, and my aim is to help writers on to the next step of their journey, whether that be submission to agents and publishers, self-publication, or developing writing as a hobby. Choose what&#8217;s best for you &#8211; do you need help with a synopsis, a tricky chapter, or a full report? See below for my rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My qualifications and experience can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/index.php\/about-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>&nbsp;and<a href=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/index.php\/testimonials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> testimonials <\/a>here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please get in touch via the <a href=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/index.php\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact form<\/a> or direct message on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KClarkwriter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> in the first instance to discuss where you are with your writing and the help needed. We will agree a plan and price that best suits your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/typewriter-gdf8139bbe_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/typewriter-gdf8139bbe_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/typewriter-gdf8139bbe_640-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 85vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Getting ready to submit to agents?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Synopsis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Margin notes and short report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One-page single spaced 12pt font: <strong>\u00a340.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Query\/ <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Submission Package<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(Synopsis, Query Letter, Opening Chapters)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full line edit, margin notes and short report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to 10,000 words: <strong>\u00a3120.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/books-2158737_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/books-2158737_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/books-2158737_640-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 85vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Full manuscript Review<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For a finished manuscript, a review of structure, narrative style and voice, characterisation, plot, and any specific areas you need support with. Detailed feedback with comments in document and a full report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Per 1,000 words: <strong>\u00a39.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Early draft chapters or chunks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For the early stages of a novel, rough work, outlining, brainstorming etc. Comments in document and a brief report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Per 1,000 words: <strong>\u00a38.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Beta read<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is suitable for a <strong>polished<\/strong> manuscript that is <strong>ready to go on submission.<\/strong> The purpose is to check overall sense, continuity, and pick up any inconsistencies. Although it\u2019s not a copy edit, any typos or errors spotted will be highlighted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Per 1,000 words: <strong>\u00a35.00<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/clock-3222267_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/clock-3222267_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/kathrynclarkwriter.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/clock-3222267_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 85vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Procrastinator\u2019s package<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you work better if you have a deadline? Do you need chivvying or chasing up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free initial discussion about your writing objectives and how you can achieve them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly or monthly word count deadlines set<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chasing if required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feedback as agreed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailor made plan for you:&nbsp;<strong>From \u00a325.00 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Work in progress support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Working on a first draft? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to develop your craft? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Structure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Character?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plot holes? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Narrative style? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Redrafting\/editing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brainstorming session?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailor made plan for you:<strong> From \u00a325.00 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Short stories and flash fiction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>up to 1,000 words: <strong>\u00a315.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>up to 2,500 words: <strong>\u00a330.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentoring with #WriteMentor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I also work with the wonderful Stuart White and many other mentors to offer support to pre-agented writers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#WriteMentor Spark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"This programme (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/write-mentor.com\/writementor-spark\/\" target=\"_blank\">This programme<\/a> is a paid for scheme that aims to give mentoring on a work in progress, alongside craft chats, industry expert interviews and discussions, and opportunities to pitch to agents. Most importantly, it encourages a community of writers who can form critique groups and support each other. There are several levels which can be paid for on a monthly basis. This scheme is particularly helpful for writers who&#8217;d like to build a writing support network. You don&#8217;t need to have a finished manuscript to be part of the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#WriteMentor Summer Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have previously mentored for the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/write-mentor.com\/mentoring-programme\/2022-writementor-summer-mentoring-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\">summer programme.<\/a> This is free to pre-agented writers of YA, MG or PB with a completed manuscript in English. 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