Mentoring packages are tailored around individual needs and may vary in duration from a few months to a year.

Core programme
The full six-stage programme is available by application. We recommend an initial appraisal with a follow-up consultation first. (£425.00 for up to 300 pages.) We can then draw up your programme and agree a timetable.

Core programme: £1500.00
(Includes the initial appraisal)

Payment options:
• Full programme fee: £1500.00
• In instalments: 1st of £425.00 plus three at £360.00
• Pay-as-you-go

Start-up package
Package includes an appraisal of the first three chapters (30-50 pages), a follow-up consultation, an agreed timetable, and six-weekly check-ins leading up to the completion of the first draft.

Start up package: £195.00

Stage-One package
Includes a full or partial appraisal with one-hour structured consultation with recommendations for planning and preparation and a second follow-up one-hour consultation.

Complete manuscript: £500.00
Up to three chapters: £250.00

Note: Figures based on average length novel of between 85-90,000 words = up to 300 pages. Up to three chapters = 16,000 words, 30-50 pages. Quotes for fiction for children and young people available on request.

A number of clients have secured Arts Council funding to assist with mentoring fees. It may be worth contacting your regional Arts Council literature department to enquire about funding options in your area.

Click here to go to the Arts Council Grants for the Arts website (link will open in a new browser window).

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