Liz Monument: Writing Mentor – Jericho Writers
Jericho Writers
167-169 Great Portland street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF
UK: +44 (0)330 043 0150
US: +1 (646) 974 9060
New & experienced writers

Your writing mentor, Liz Monument

Specialises in: Dystopian, science fiction, historical, fantasy, literary fusions, and anything quirky or genre-bending.
Available
Online, flexible schedule

About Liz

Liz is a writer, editor and writing coach working with all kinds of fiction, from sci-fi to historical. Her first two novels are science fiction; her third is a literary genre-fusion, written for a PhD in Creative Writing. Prior to becoming a full-time novelist and script editor, Liz taught in the creative arts field for 22 years. She now works with a wide range of clients, including Jericho Writers and HarperCollins.

Why Liz loves mentoring

The best writing advice I ever received came in the form of ongoing tuition. At that time, I had several unpublished novels on my shelf, and despaired that they would ever see the light of day. So, I signed up to a programme offering as-you-go tuition and editorial help. Two years later, my debut was shortlisted for a competition, signed by a literary agent, and became a talking book and a paperback. I’ve been a full-time writer and editor ever since. My story is proof that mentoring works.

All writers need help at some point. Even best-selling authors have a regular editor who suggests changes to their manuscripts. This is where I can help with your project – I’m a great believer that irrespective of genre, the mechanics of writing are the same across the board. Refine your voice, show don’t tell, identify the heartbeat of the story, understand your genre, and characterise vividly – these are the vital basics, and are all covered during ongoing mentoring.

I’m led both by what the client wants to achieve, and by what I can see needs to be developed within a client’s skill-set. If you want to work intensively, and to use all your hours within six weeks, that’s great! Likewise, if you want initial advice and then to spend six months working alone before returning to discuss your part-completed project, we can work that way instead. Mentoring is incredibly flexible and is always led by the client.

To learn what hooks a reader, how to plot, how to make your prose sparkle, or what might give your memoir or self-help guide that vital USP, the best thing you can do is enrol for mentoring. You may be reading this because you need ongoing help with a brand-new project, or with a finished novel that you’ve been working on for a long time. Mentoring covers any kind of script development, from a few notes through a half-finished project, to an already-completed manuscript.

I take any genre, including genre mash-ups, literary fiction, and non-fiction projects.

Why we love Liz

At Jericho Writers, we’re a team of authors, just like you. Four of us are published by the Big 5, while others are deep in the writing process, honing our craft alongside the writers we support. We work with expert book coaches and carefully chosen mentors, selected for their ability to guide writers through every stage of their journey. It’s this approach that has helped countless authors launch their careers, sign with top literary agents, and even become Sunday Times Bestsellers.

Based in Australia, Liz comes personally recommended by Jericho Writers Founder Harry Bingham.  She’s extremely versatile and works with a wide range of genres, with an impressive knowledge of books and resources. As a writer herself, Liz understands the importance of mentoring and is eager to help writers create their best work.

Why writers love working with Liz

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Her constructive editing and positive comments gave me the inspiration to continue. Not only did she point out where things needed work, more importantly she showed me what I was doing well.

Jo Harris

Mentoring client

I sent Liz a copy of my debut book. She suggested some useful edits and tweaks to the plot but also pointed out what I had done well. Best of all, Liz has inspired me to write my next book.

Anne Vitoria

Mentoring client

Liz has been incredibly helpful and insightful. My manuscript assessment was very thorough and it was clear that she took a tremendous amount of care putting it together.

Cameron Sullivan

Mentoring client

Liz gently tries to teach this seventy-plus old dog the tricks he’s forgotten learned. My goal is a traditional published debut novella. Can I do it? With Liz’s help I’m in with a good chance.

Robert Lashley

Mentoring client

The greatest part of working with Liz is her ability to inhabit the world I am trying to create. She intuitively gets to the heartbeat of the story.

Joe Ranson

Mentoring client

Prompt to respond to queries, handled my weaknesses with sensitivity, and both recognised and channelled my determination and passion to produce a product that my readers now enjoy.

Dionne Haynes

Mentoring client

She can see immediately what you are trying to achieve with your manuscript, and steer you expertly to your goal. I cannot thank her enough for her guidance.

Neil Aldridge

Mentoring client

Liz has transformed my writing technique, turning me from a capable writer of non-fiction to an aspiring author of fiction. Her advice always makes me think hard about my work.

Alan Chadwick

Mentoring client

What I love about our meetings is that Liz is very understanding of what I am envisioning for the novel and her enthusiasm provides inspiration and encouragement to continue working.

Jeannine de Kuijper

Mentoring client

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