Coaching and Mentoring for Writers at all stages of their writing journeys – from beginners to published authors.
We believe that talent can be nurtured. Our mission is to encourage writers to develop their work, to become more focused, productive and confident. Our aim is to support you as you create a fulfilling, successful and sustainable writing life. Like you, we think that words and ideas really matter.
Portugal Retreat
April 19th – 24th 2026
Spring 2026. Six days in the Portuguese countryside. Time, space, and support – as you immerse yourself in your writing in this stunning and peaceful environment.
Join us at Quinta Carvalhas – a 150-year-old luxury farm stay just one hour from Lisbon. A rolling landscape, gorgeous old stone buildings and olive groves, this is the perfect place to write.
This retreat will be a unique opportunity to spend time with our Founder Jacqui Lofthouse and other writers and focus on your work in progress, bringing you one step closer to holding your book in your hands…
If you are looking to finish your first book, to develop as a poet, write a play or get articles in the press, we can help. From the first spark of an idea to publication…
Coaching and Mentoring
Whether you are a beginner or an established author, our experienced mentors are here to support you with accountability, feedback and industry advice. We specialise in coaching and career development for those who wish to complete their projects, establish professional habits and bring their writing projects confidently into the world.
Manuscript Assessment
A personally tailored approach to literary consultancy and manuscript assessment. Our established team of literary consultants and editors will help you understand your strengths, develop your craft and find your unique voice. We help you to develop a manuscript that is ready to submit to agents and publishers.
Jacqui is the first person I show all my novels to and my most important critic. As well as being a terrific novelist in her own right, she has an acute eye for what is not quite working in any piece of work and is exceptionally good at pointing it out in a way that is firm but constructive and helpful. I can recommend her highly to anyone who needs help.
Courses and Events to Support your Writing Journey
Developing your Novel or Memoir
Saturday April 12th 2025. Are you stuck in the middle of writing a novel or memoir? Do you wonder how you will ever unravel your story and reach the …
Get Black on White
30 Days to Productivity and Confidence for Writers. Would you like to kick-start your productivity, conquer self-doubt and truly believe in yourself …
About Jacqui
Jacqui Lofthouse is Founder of The Writing Coach. She is the author of four novels and was nominated for The Booker Prize by Penguin for ‘The Temple of Hymen’. She is also the author of ‘Bluethroat Morning’ (Bloomsbury), ‘Een Stille Verdwijning’ and ‘The Modigliani Girl’. Her novels have sold over 100,000 copies in the UK, the USA and Europe.
After completing her MA in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia under Sir Malcolm Bradbury and Rose Tremain, she taught creative writing at City University, London. She has advised many advanced writers including international prize-winning authors, broadsheet columnists and academics from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
She is motivated to help her fellow writers bring their important stories into the world. She has recently completed her sixth novel.
Some of our Clients’ Successfully Published Books
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Our Recent Success Stories
We are so proud of the many successful authors whose journeys we have supported and love to share their inspiring stories.
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