I work with writers of literary fiction — on short stories, novellas, and novels in progress. I know from experience how difficult it is to see your own work clearly. An outside eye, from someone who cares about the same things you do on the page, can make a real difference.

Manuscript Assessment

Send me up to 5,000 words — a short story, an opening chapter, or a self-contained section of a longer work. I’ll read it carefully and provide detailed written feedback on what’s working, what isn’t, and why. We can then arrange a call to talk it through.

I’m interested in voice, structure, and the quality of attention a piece of writing asks of its reader. I won’t tell you what kind of writer to be. I’ll try to help you become more fully the writer you already are.

For rates and availability, please get in touch.

Workshops

I run small, focused workshops for writers of literary fiction — currently in Valencia, Spain, and online. These are for writers who are serious about the work: reading closely, writing carefully, and thinking hard about both.

If you’re interested in joining a future workshop, or in arranging something for a group, I’d be glad to hear from you.

Upcoming Workshops

Workshop: Voice in Literary Fiction

  • Saturday, [date]
  • 10:00–13:00
  • [Café name], Valencia
  • €100
  • 5 places only

A small workshop for writers of literary fiction, focused on voice — what it is, how it works, and how to develop your own.

We’ll look closely at extracts from Javier Marías, John McGahern, and Muriel Spark, before workshopping a piece of writing from each participant. Participants submit up to 1,500 words three weeks before the day. All submissions and discussion will be in English.

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Get in touch

For manuscript assessments, workshops, or general enquiries, I’d be glad to hear from you — contact me.