Are you hung in the vines, ready to give up on your story?
Does completing a first draft feel impossible right now?

One of the best ways to kick-start your work, navigate sticking points, and reignite your writing passion is to take on some writer coaching.   

You'll move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to experiencing a profound sense of accomplishment in your creative process. Imagine feeling confident and capable, equipped with empowering tools and effective accountability to finally trust your voice, finish the first draft of your manuscript, and share it with a soaring self-belief.

It's time for your voice to be heard, where you truly believe you are a skilled, disciplined, and effective writer ready to impact readers and embark on new projects, feeling inspired.

Introducing the BLOOM method 

The BLOOM method is a series of steps you can take toward completing the first draft of your novel. It's split into five parts, each focusing on particular aspects of your writing. You're welcome to work through the entire method or select just one or a few steps, depending on the type of support you need.

Take a look at the programme below for a detailed breakdown of what each step covers. All coaching sessions include one-hour one-to-one discussions, email support, and other goodies.

I also offer single one-hour bonus sessions if you wish to tackle a particular issue with specialised support. Or reach out to me if you prefer a bespoke six-session coaching service tailored directly to your needs (price on application).

Step One | Break Ground  

By the end of this step, you’ll possess a working blueprint for your novel, having meticulously refined your story’s core, characters, plot, perspective, and tone. With this clarity, you’ll be able to confidently articulate your premise and complete your novel’s synopsis, knowing your manuscript stands on a firm foundation.

Ground covered:

  • The difference between a story idea and a fully conceived story foundation
  • The vital role of genre in guiding reader expectations and story structure
  • How to articulate a powerful story synopsis effectively
  • Identifying overarching themes versus surface-level plot points

Ground covered:

  • The relationship between a strong premise and a compelling plot
  • How character motivation and arc drive story events, not just happen within them
  • Identifying any tangled vines – inconsistencies or weak links in your plot or characters

Ground covered:

  • The power of point of view (POV) in shaping reader experience and emotional connection
  • How narrative tone impacts genre, theme, and reader immersion
  • Recognising when POV or tone choices are working against the story’s intention
  • Crafting a beginning that hooks the reader and establishes these elements

What’s included:

  • Three one-hour one-to-one online coaching sessions
  • Email support between sessions for check-ins and accountability
  • Top writing tips, exercises and development activities
  • Example sharing of famous novels for illustration
  • Reflective questions for pause and inspiration
  • Access to a private resource library

ÂŁ295 limited offer (normally ÂŁ395)

Step Two | Lighten Your Load

By the end of this step, you’ll understand the root causes of your writing blocks and have a personalised toolkit of practical and emotional strategies to navigate self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. You’ll shift from being paralysed or stuck to confidently returning to your manuscript, consistently progressing rather than restarting sections or constantly re-editing.

Shadows lifted:

  • Unpacking imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and self-doubt – understanding your origins
  • Techniques to challenge negative thought patterns and build resilience for your writing process
  • Overcoming sticking points with actionable methods and writing activities

Shadows lifted:

  • Encouragement and practices for staying connected to your ‘why’
  • How to consistently nurture your creative spirit
  • Lifestyle, time, and resources audit, scheduling and accountability

Shadows lifted:

  • Identifying resources and activities for upskilling your craft
  • Understanding blocks are part of the process, not evidence of inadequacy
  • Embracing ‘done is better than perfect’ to enable progress in your writing

What’s included:

  • Three one-hour one-to-one online coaching sessions
  • Email support between sessions for check-ins and accountability
  • Top writing tips, cognitive behavioural techniques and development activities
  • Example sharing of famous novels for illustration
  • Reflective questions for pause and inspiration
  • Access to a private resource library

ÂŁ395

Some of the snags that writer coaching helps tackle: 

  • Overwhelm
  • Stagnation
  • Re-editing
  • Your internal critic
  • Procrastination
  • Comparison
  • Time/resources
  • Commitment
  • Critical perception
  • Knowledge skills
  • Prioritisation

Step Three | Order Your World

At the end of this step, you’ll have transformed your story from a collection of fragments, unnecessary scenes or jumbled chapters into a coherent, elegant, and actionable structural plan. You’ll gain perspective on how your fictional world might look and feel to the reader and a clear map of your narrative, moving from feeling lost or stuck in the middle of your book to knowing exactly where you are and what comes next.

Building your framework:

  • Understanding the foundational structures of storytelling and how to apply them
  • Reviewing character, emotional and relationship arcs
  • Scene and chapter mapping, story pace, and ensuring each serves the larger story

Building your framework:

  • Establishing enough of your world to support the narrative without overwhelming readers
  • Using sensory details, character assumptions, and micro-interactions to build a vivid ecosystem of norms and values that drive your narrative
  • Crafting a compelling and thoughtful ending

Building your framework:

  • Reviewing story and character timelines
  • The efficient use of flashbacks and time hops
  • Reviewing pace, intrigue and plot stakes

What’s included:

  • Three one-hour one-to-one online coaching sessions
  • Email support between sessions for check-ins and accountability
  • Top writing tips and development activities
  • Example sharing of famous novels for illustration
  • Reflective questions for pause and inspiration
  • Access to a private resource library

ÂŁ395


Step Four | Own Your Voice

By the end of this step, you’ll deeply understand and confidently embrace your unique authorial voice. You’ll move from apprehension about your writing style to a powerful conviction that your perspective and expression are your greatest strengths, ready to infuse your story with compelling authenticity.

An exploration of:

  • Exercises to identify personal voice elements – preferred rhythms, word choices, humour, emotional tone, and narrative distance
  • Clarifying the distinctions between voice, style and tone, and how they contribute to a distinctive authorial presence
  • Using allegory to draw your characters into the landscape and the landscape into your characters

An exploration of:

  • Strategies for leaning into story events that feel personal or a topic that is difficult to write
  • Understanding how and when authenticity resonates most deeply with readers
  • The power of universal truths, killer details, visceral depiction, and cultivating hope

An exploration of:

  • Injecting your voice into every aspect of writing so characters and settings come alive
  • Freewriting first to nail the point of conversations, testing the tension or arguments out loud
  • Creating intrigue and underlying currents, cultivating silence and side steps

What’s included:

  • Three one-hour one-to-one online coaching sessions
  • Email support between sessions for check-ins and accountability
  • Top writing tips and development activities
  • Example sharing of famous novels for illustration
  • Reflective questions for pause and inspiration
  • Access to a private resource library

ÂŁ395


Step Five | Master Your Craft

By the end of this module, you’ll have the confidence to write, revise, and complete a first draft of your manuscript that you’re genuinely proud of. You’ll move from being an aspiring storyteller constantly at the coalface to a confident writer with a finished product, equipped with tools for future projects and a clear path toward publication.

Mastering:

  • Techniques for moving efficiently through the first draft, maintaining momentum, and avoiding premature editing
  • Understanding different stages of revision (macro vs. micro), identifying what to fix when, and practical editing strategies
  • Techniques for refining prose, enhancing readability, and ensuring the manuscript is compelling and professional

Mastering:

  • The difference between beta reading, manuscript critiques, and developmental editing reports
  • How to seek, receive, and effectively apply feedback to strengthen your manuscript
  • When and how to seek copyediting and proofreading services

Mastering:

  • Guidance on preparing for agents/publishers and the submission process
  • What’s behind a compelling book cover and how to approach its design
  • Crafting an effective query letter

What’s included:

  • Three one-hour one-to-one online coaching sessions
  • Email support between sessions for check-ins and accountability
  • Top completion tips and editing activities
  • Reflective questions for pause and inspiration
  • A manuscript self-edit checklist

ÂŁ395

Here’s a rundown of the process for each BLOOM method step:

  • You’re welcome to submit a contact form to let me know about your project.
  • You receive a pre-project questionnaire to complete and return.
  • We arrange a half-hour discovery call to go through your goals and requirements.
  • You send a digital version of your manuscript for assessment of up to 10,000 words (1.5 or double-spaced in Microsoft Word).
  • If your work is in Google Docs, please export this into a Word file so edits are trackable by version number.
  • We draw up a timeline that works for you around your other commitments, and I’ll draw up a contract for you to sign.
  • We arrange one-hour coaching sessions to help tackle your issues, which are recorded unless you wish otherwise.
  • At the end of each session, we’ll review your progress to keep the project moving forward and ensure we’re hitting your goals.
  • You’ll receive email support for accountability and project check-ins.
  • You’re welcome to set up one-off coaching sessions after a BLOOM step if you want to continue nailing a particular problem (extra cost).
  • Or, you can book the next steps in the BLOOM method if you want to complete the entire coaching offer.

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