Writing mentoring with Poorna

For the first time ever, Poorna is offering writing mentoring and problem resolution in private sessions online as well as coaching packages for a range of skills from absolute beginners who aren’t sure what to write, to professionals. She will be able to give you personalised feedback and mentoring during the session with practical outcomes.

If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated with the writing and publishing process, or just need positive reinforcement with practical outcomes, she can help. Options for sessions include:

  • 15-minute free consultation (optional - to decide if you want a full session)

  • 60-minute 1-2-1 writing mentoring sessions

  • Coaching packages

Below is a list of some of the things she can help you with.

  • Coming up with ideas around what to write (and providing feedback)

  • Working on existing ideas and next steps of how to progress

  • Narrative, structure, character creation

  • Feeling stuck creatively, setting deadlines and accountability

  • The writing process around books, Substack, news pieces

  • Approaching literary agents and working with publishers

  • If you are being published, troubleshooting around the writing and publishing process

  • Coming up with news angles to promote books, social media promotion

  • Mental wellbeing work to protect yourself in the publishing process

  • Overall mentoring of your writing career and goal-setting

Below are the different services and costs:

1-2-1 Writing Mentoring Sessions: £255 which can be booked below

Silver coaching package: £720 for 3 x 60-minute sessions on enquiry

Gold coaching package: £1125 for 5 x 60-minute sessions on enquiry plus a year’s free subscription to Poorna’s Substack

Sessions must be used within 6 months of purchase or they expire.

If what you require is not on the list, email us directly with your request on poornabell@gmail.com. If you also require time slots outside of the normal working hours - for instance time zones or needing weekends, there is some flexibility around this. Otherwise Poorna’s online booking system below will have everything you need to make an appointment.