Moniack Mhor’s programme offers a bespoke approach to mentoring. Put simply, it supports writers, poets and songwriters at every level of ability and at every stage of the creative process.
Our mentors are professional artists with tutoring and mentoring experience, who often lead our residential courses. You can request as many tailor-made sessions as required.
Perhaps you want to refine a short story, a poem or a song you’ve written in one two-hour session? Or perhaps you could benefit from longer-term support for your work in progress? By discussing your expectations, we’ll try to create your ideal mentoring experience.
My mentor spent a lot of time, above and beyond, with me and provided written feedback and tips. He also pointed me in a different form direction which suited my style – I doubt I would have found it by myself.
Jay Wilson
From picture books to poetry and everything in between, browse our mentoring models below
How do I book a session?
Just email mentoring@moniackmhor.org.uk to discuss the support you would like, or browse the categories below and complete our enquiry form.
We will ask you to complete a form (see below) with your personal details, what stage you are at with your writing, and what you want to focus on or achieve when working with your mentor.
Once everything has been agreed, we will introduce you and your mentor by email, liaise with you both to schedule a date for your first session, and help with booking any subsequent sessions. Throughout the process, you will work closely with your mentor and, at all times, a member of the Moniack Mhor team will be available for support and to answer any questions you may have.
How much does it cost?
Generally, each session costs £150 which includes up to 2 hours of your mentor’s time. Depending on the model you choose, this will be divided between face-to-face time, reading and reporting. You can find more information on the different models in each category below.
As with all of our programmes, the Moniack Mhor Bursary Scheme can support your fee if finances create a barrier to accessing our support.
Depending on availability we can currently mentor writers working in Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Songwriting, Playwriting, Screenwriting and Picture Books.
You can find out more about our mentors and mentoring models below.
If you already have a project in mind please fill in this online enquiry form and email us on mentoring@moniackmhor.org.uk to let us know you’ve completed it. The form will help us to better understand how we can support you, and we’ll be back in touch once we’ve read it.
Meet our Mentors
Fiction/ Non-Fiction
Picture Books
Playwriting/ Screenwriting/ Radio Plays
