How does it work?

After you’ve completed your payment, our team will email you to help organise your session. You’ll then be connected with your chosen mentor to arrange a time that suits you best. Once your session time is confirmed, it will take place either via Zoom or over a phone call.

To make the most of your 20-minute session, please come prepared with specific questions for your mentor — these might include how to best use your time together or how they would approach helping you resolve a challenge in your novel. The more focused your questions, the better you’ll be able to determine whether the mentor is the right fit for you and your novel.

What is Mentoring?

Our personalised mentoring service pairs writers with published authors and industry experts for one-on-one guidance. Our mentors, bestselling and award-winning professionals, help writers at any stage; from developing a work in progress to preparing submission materials. The program provides flexible scheduling, genre-specific expertise, and ongoing accountability, focusing on constructive feedback, motivation, and helping each writer discover their unique voice. Packages are tailored to individual needs, with sessions delivered online across global time zones.

Who are the mentors available for me to speak to?

There are many experienced mentors to choose from — including published authors and industry professionals who specialise in a wide range of genres such as literary fiction, crime, children’s and young adult fiction, fantasy, memoir, and non-fiction. Each mentor offers personalised, one-on-one guidance tailored to your writing goals and stage of development.

To view the full list of mentors, explore their backgrounds, and find the right fit for your project, visit our official mentoring page here.

How does it work?

Once you’ve completed payment for the session, you’ll receive a link via email to choose your preferred timeslot. After the time is confirmed, you’ll receive another email with the Zoom link to join on the scheduled day.

To make the most of your 20 minutes, please come with specific questions or areas of your novel you’d like help with – whether it’s character development, dialogue, structure, or overcoming writer’s block. The more focused your questions, the more our mentors can dive deep into the heart of your story!

Who are the tutors available for me to speak to?

You will have the opportunity to choose from Kate Harrison, Graham Bartlett, Debbie Young, Philip Womack, Lindsey Alexander, Helen Francis, Rosie Fiore, Liz Monument or Sam Jordison.

What is the Simply Self Publish Course?

The Simply Self Publish course by Jericho Writers is a comprehensive 10-week program designed for authors ready to self-publish their books. Led by expert Debbie Young, it provides everything needed for a successful self-publishing journey. The course includes weekly tutorials, tasks, and feedback, as well as access to a community of writers. Students will create a personalized self-publishing plan, learn to produce professional eBooks and paperbacks, and receive ongoing support. Additionally, the course offers exclusive discounts and includes Jericho Writers’ Premium Membership, which provides further self-publishing resources.

What is the Ultimate Novel Writing Programme?

​The Ultimate Novel Writing Programme is a comprehensive 12-month online course designed to guide writers from initial concept to a polished, publishable manuscript. Ideal for beginner to intermediate writers, the programme offers unparalleled support, including one-on-one mentoring, expert editorial feedback, and direct access to literary agents.​

What is the Novel Writing Course?

The Novel Writing Course by Jericho Writers is an 8-month online course tailored for beginner to intermediate writers who want to complete the first draft of a novel with expert support. With weekly tutorials to guide you through character development, plotting, and storytelling techniques, you’ll also receive monthly one-on-one feedback on a 3,000-word submission from one of our tutors to help you refine your voice and strengthen your manuscript with expert guidance.

What is the Writing Crime and Thriller Novels Course?

The Writing Crime and Thriller Novels Course is a 6-week, tutor-led online course designed to help writers craft compelling crime and thriller fiction. Taught by ex-police chief and bestselling author Graham Bartlett, it includes weekly writing exercises, live Zoom sessions, and personalised feedback. You’ll learn to create suspense, structure your plot, and write authentic characters and procedures. Ideal for anyone looking to develop or improve a crime or thriller manuscript with expert guidance.

What is the Path to Publication course?

Path to Publication is an 8-week online course led by bestselling author and TV-producer Kate Harrison. Designed for writers with a complete, edited manuscript aiming for traditional publishing, it includes weekly evening Zoom sessions, guest author webinars, and an Agent Showcase in week 8. You’ll develop a polished submission package, pitch confidently, understand author branding, and gain one-to-one agent feedback. Plus, your first 500‑word excerpt and pitch get shared with Jericho’s agent network.