Writing Mentors and Book Coaches

Which genres are accepted?

All genres are accepted, for both non-fiction and fiction writing.

What manuscript lengths do you accept?

All lengths. 

Is this service for UK writers only?

No, we work with writers from all around the world. 

Which mentors do you work with?

We’ve a team of award-winning authors with decades of tutorial experience, who’ve been hand-selected for quality and rigour. 

Meet them here.

How much does one-to-one mentoring cost?

It depends on the number of hours tuition you require. Get in Touch with us directly and we can provide a quote. 

How will I get the editorial changes returned to me?

You’ll be working online directly with your tutor.  

How does it fit around my work-life?

The mentoring process is very flexible, and you and your mentor can discuss the timetable that is best for you.  

What if my work needs more attention than this service offers?

In that situation, we’ll tell you. You’ll fill in an application page before you start, so we know you’re ready for all that mentoring brings you.  

Will my editor respect my own personal style and voice?

Yes. That’s very important to us. As writers ourselves, we know that we can’t just impose a house style on your prose and expect that to be okay. 

What if I don’t agree with the changes?

If there are areas your mentor think need changes, it’s up to you to make up your own mind. It’s about your decisions, not your mentor’s. 

Will my mentor read my full manuscript? 

Although our Mentoring Service is bespoke to you and your needs, generally, our mentors won’t read your entire manuscript. This is because there might not be enough time for your mentor to read your entire manuscript and offer feedback/guidance. If you are interested in receiving a written editorial report on your entire manuscript, you might want to consider our Editorial Services such as a Manuscript Assessment or Developmental Edit. 

Will my mentoring hours expire?

Each mentoring purchase is subject to an expiry date, to ensure you use the hours within a timely manner to make the most of your mentoring.

Please see the limits assigned to each order below:

• 10 hours or less: All the hours need to be used in 12 months or less.

• 11-20 hours: All the hours need to be used in 18 months or less.

• 21-30 hours: All the hours need to be used in 24 months or less.

If, at the end of the allotted time, you fail to use all your purchased hours, the remaining hours will expire and be non-refundable.

Any extensions to these expiry dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and we will only grant these extensions with your mentor’s approval.

To request an extension, you should send a written request to both your mentor and Jericho Writers (mentoring@jerichowriters.com).

Can I book less than 10 hours of mentoring?

Absolutely! We recognise that our mentoring applicants have all kinds of requirements, and offer a flexible booking service to accommodate this. This is perfect for writers that wish to pay as they go per hour, or those that have smaller-scale mentoring requests (for example, a couple of hours to work on a synopsis). To enquire about this, please email mentoring@jerichowriters.com, and we’ll get back to you with further information.