Welcome to 'The Writing Coach'

Coaching, Mentoring and Literary Consultancy for Writers and Creative Individuals.

Latest news: Literary Consultancy and Life Coaching in Richmond upon Thames, South West London, now available at The Richmond Green Practice.

New Courses announced: 'Plan your Novel'; 'How Not to Get Published' and 'The Advanced Creative Writers' Group' running this Summer and Autumn. Click here to find out more.

Are any of these statements true for you? "I really want to write a book but I don’t know where to start.” “I’m a writer, but I get easily distracted and demotivated. I never complete projects. I need more confidence and focus!” "I'm a creative person but I can't find focus for my creative projects. I need help with time management, organisation, confidence and self-promotion. “I write fiction, but I need someone to help me with the mechanics of characterisation, plotting and structuring my novel.” “I am an established writer but I need support. I’m looking for a life coach who understands the creative process.” “I have written a book, but I don’t know if it’s ready. I need an objective view on what I have written before I get myself ‘out there’ in the marketplace.”

 

If you recognize yourself in any of the above statements, you’ve come to the right place.

I’m Jacqui Lofthouse, founder of The Writing Coach. As a novelist, a literary consultant and a life coach, my passion is connecting with people like you, fellow creative individuals who wish to deepen their connection with their work, whilst leading a life which is successful and fulfilling. If you are a writer or artist looking to explore your creative potential, do take a look about my site. I am based in London but coach internationally by telephone.

If you are London-based and seeking in-person coaching, find out about coaching with me at the Richmond Green Practice here. The Practice is just three doors up from Virginia Woolf's first home in Richmond-upon-Thames: a perfect place to find focus and support for your creative work. You can also join the Advanced Creative Writers' Group which launches in September. More information about this and our 'Plan your Novel' and 'How Not to Get Published' Days on the Courses page here.

I work as a life coach and literary consultant at the Richmond-upon-Thames based practice. The intention is to provide a place where you can focus on taking your creative work to the next level. I coach on all aspects of the creative process from the initial germ of an idea, through brainstorming, time management, discipline, organic growth, structuring your work and bringing a project to fruition. I also coach writers and artists on marketing and self-promotion, web development, finding agents and publishers and most importantly on maintaining well-being and confidence throughout this process.

If you are experiencing writer's block, or simply wish to be more productive and confident in your writing, my e-book “The Writing Coach” can help. The eBook is a distillation of what I have learned about the creative process over the last fifteen years as a professsional novelist, creative writing teacher and coach. It is a 30 Day programme, designed to support you as you conquer self-doubt and procrastination, gain creative confidence and write 30,000 words in 30 days.

I have recently introduced new consultants and mentors to the Writing Coach site. You can find out about our new consultants here. Find out more about some of my clients and their publications here.

When you sign up for my free regular newsletter, “This Writing Life” you will receive a copy of my article “20 Inspirational and Motivational Tips for Writers and Creative Artists” and a free copy of 'The First Five Days' of my E-book “The Writing Coach” enabling you to begin the programme and write 5000 words in 5 days. In my newsletter, I share regular inspirational ideas about the writing process, as well as creative writing exercises, interviews with industry professionals and thoughts on how we can nurture ourselves as artists. I invite you to sign up by filling in the box at the bottom of this page or on the Free Stuff page.

Our aim is to support writers at every stage of their writing lives. If you would like to write a book but need support to help motivate and inspire you, please get in touch for a discussion to find out how Personal Coaching could work for you.

My Literary Consultancy offers you a full and constructive written report on your work-in-progress. Our consultants also work with clients by phone so you can talk about your work and have a more personal connection.

Whatever challenges you are facing in your artistic or your personal life, we can work together to uncover your creative strengths and design a creative life that is perfect for you.

If you’re new here and ready to explore the writing process, do sign up to the newsletter by filling in your details in the box below.

 

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