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I can help you fix your story.

I love being involved with books in their early stages. Developmental support lets me help writers see what’s working, what isn’t, and how to fix it—so their stories become clearer, stronger, and more satisfying for readers.

Every Writer Needs a Support System

Writing a book isn’t a solo journey. If you’ve ever read an author’s acknowledgements, you’ll know how many people quietly help bring a story to life. Editors, coaches, beta readers, agents: they’re all part of the village.

Is it obtainable or attainable?

Stories from the North – A Night Out with the Cumbrian Book Crowd

A joyful reflection on the Lakeland Book of the Year Awards 2025 — celebrating Cumbrian writers, books about Cumbria, and the region’s rich literary community. Highlights include local authors, publishing diversity, and the importance of nurturing young creative voices.

What a first draft can teach you that a published book can’t. (A writing coaching win!)

Discover how using an unedited manuscript in a writing coaching session helped a client spot craft techniques and grow as a fantasy writer.

Let’s Talk Editing – What Every Indie Author Should Know: Join us on Zoom, June 8th 2025

An invitation to join Claire and Vicky for a chat about all things editing (for indie authors)

A change of scenery can do you good: read and write in other places.

I needed a change of scenery today, so I took myself off to the library. Do you work in libraries, coffee shops, parks? I’d love to know. Head to the comments.

Can you end a sentence with a preposition?

Here we have a video about ending sentences with prepositions. In short, it’s fine! Go right ahead. But be aware of context and clarity. Here’s some further useful info, including where this preposition ‘rule’ came from. More information here: https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/prepositions-ending-a-sentence-with

Any more or anymore? In tact or intact? Every day or everyday? One word or two?

What Are Your Characters Made Of? Fay Weldon’s Take on Character Creation

Do you build detailed character profiles, or let your characters grow as the story unfolds? Fay Weldon shares her unconventional approach.