Coaching and Workshops

Here at Cat and Quill, we offer support for writers at all points in their writing journeys. Writing can be a lonely affair, and many want support before their manuscripts are ready for editing. This support could be guidance to help a writer develop their craft; it could be someone to hold them accountable and help build good writing habits and schedules; or perhaps it could be feedback and developmental advice while penning those initial drafts. Whatever support you're looking for, we're here to help with tailored one-to-one coaching whenever you need it.

What does Coaching Include?

Every writer’s needs are different, and therefore, no two coaching packages are the same. When you start with us, we’ll design a coaching plan just for you, typically based on a sample of your work and a live call where you can tell us everything you’d like to achieve with your coaching experience. From there, a typical coaching session usually involves one of our editors assigning tasks, providing detailed feedback on your work, and scheduling a one-hour phone call to discuss your progress. Tasks are fully personalised. For example, they could be designed to develop your writing abilities, they could be penning chapters or scenes for your current work in progress, or they could be developmental planning if you're struggling to get past a certain section of your book. We can also create personalised schedules if you want to work to a deadline, hold you accountable, and will always be there to offer motivation throughout the process.

Coaching Sessions at a Glance

The Full Coaching Experience

£85 per session or £450 for a 6-session block.

Ideal for writers who want a strong focus on developmental feedback alongside guidance and accountability.

  • Personalised tasks, working towards concrete goals for your project.
  • Detailed developmental written feedback for up to 2500 words per session.
  • 1-hour live call at a time of your choice to discuss your progress and offer concrete guidance.
  • Assistance with creating writing schedules, accountability, encouragement, and motivation.
  • Email check-ins and support between sessions.

The Light Coaching Experience

£50 per session or £275 for a 6-session block.

Ideal for writers wanting guidance, accountability, or help getting unstuck without written feedback.

  • Personalised tasks working towards concrete goals for your project.
  • 1-hour live call at a time of your choice to discuss your progress and offer concrete guidance.
  • Assistance with creating writing schedules, accountability, encouragement, and motivation.
  • Email check-ins and support between sessions.

Not sure which option is right for you? We’re happy to help you choose before booking! All new clients receive a completely free initial 1-hour consultation to discuss your book and your aims with coaching. Whichever tier you choose, you'll always receive an additional 50% off your first coaching session!

Get in touch to discuss your book today at:

Local to Glasgow? Come Along to our In-Person 'Ask an Editor' Cafe Meetups!

We organise regular writer cafe meetups. In these sessions, come in for two hours of dedicated writing time, meet other writers, and best of all, get in-person advice from our editor and writing coach Shirin Sheppard. Our new schedule is coming soon!