Mark Leggatt: Writing Mentor
Your writing mentor, Mark Leggatt
About Mark
Mark Leggatt is an author, editor and mentor, and several of his clients have gone on to gain agent representation. As an author, he has topped the Blackwell’s bestsellers twice and has appeared at literary festivals in the UK, EU and the USA.
He is the author of three contemporary thrillers on the shelves of Waterstones, and a writer of articles and short stories.
Alongside his work with The Scottish Book Trust, Mark has also featured in Book Week Scotland and #ScotLitFest. All of his work has been featured in the monthly international Scots Magazine (circ. 260,000), plus the national press.
He also performs improv author comedy with ‘Four Blokes in Search of a Plot’ in theatres, literary festivals, and online.
Why Mark loves mentoring
If I’d been offered mentoring at the beginning of my career, I’d have leapt at the chance. It wouldn’t have made learning to write any easier, because all writers are different and we each do it our own way, but it would have made the process more efficient and focused. And fun!
Good books don’t happen by accident. They are down to hard work and dedication, and finding the best way for each particular writer can save a lot of time and effort.
No writer is the same, we all write from different experiences and in a different way. But every day is a school day, and every word you write takes you somewhere you’ve never been before. You never stop learning how to be a better writer, and mentoring is one of the best ways to learn, and get it straight from the horse’s mouth.
It’s none of their business that you have to learn how to write. Let them think you were born that way. – Ernest Hemingway
Why we love Mark
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.
Mark’s expertise across a broad range of genres, from contemporary thrillers to memoir, will bring invaluable insight to your project. With a deep understanding of both traditional publishing and supporting emerging writers, Mark will guide you through every stage of your writing journey, helping you craft the story you’ve always wanted to tell.
Why writers love working with Mark
