Need a mentor, book coach, or literary cheerleader for your book project? Hire me!
There’s nothing I love more than seeing a writer achieve their bookish dreams. I have years of experience as a leader in the Australian kidlit scene, and in that time, I’ve encouraged many creatives.
With fifteen years in the industry, I’ve experienced the full spectrum of writerly challenges and joys. I know the lonely lows of rejection and the exhilarating highs of breakthrough. I’ve done this crazy gig with and without a literary agent, and I’ve learned which qualities enable writers to succeed: persistence, resilience, community, and generosity.
Calling Young Writers & Homeschoolers!
My decade + working as a school counsellor in a P – 12 school equipped me to support young writers and creatives. I’ve led everything from therapeutic journalling groups to book clubs to a vibrant writing group called the Inklings.
I’ve run numerous writing workshops and a writing group in school settings, and I’ve enthusiastically guided gifted students and homeschooled young people in their big writing projects. Sessions are available by video or in person.
Adults Too
No matter where you are in your project, I can help.
- Getting started
- Testing an idea
- Pushing through blocks and disillusionment
- Finishing and revising
- Hacking motivation
- Determining target market
- Querying
- Marketing and branding
- Finding opportunities and resources
I’ve guided a young widow who’s writing a healing memoir about her youth, the crushing loss of her husband at a young age, and the aftermath of this cruel twist of fate.
The most precious aspect of mentoring is how much I learn from my clients. Their stories and enthusiasm constantly inspire me.
Hire Manuscript Mentor!
Contact me for testimonials, rates, and further information.
Alison D. Stegert 