Mentoring and manuscript advice
Let's chat writing...
There's nothing I love more than supporting other writers. I know how valuable it is to have advice and feedback to break into the industry.
I offer personalised mentoring and manuscript assessment packages and I am able to help with prose fiction, screenplays and submission packages.
Please email marni@marniappleton.co.uk for more information and to discuss your project.
Why work with me?
- I'm the author of the short story collection I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY, published by The Indigo Press.
- I've worked as a script editor in the film and television industry, including projects with A24 and Department M Productions.
- I've taught creative writing at the University of East Anglia and Birkbeck College, University of London, and supported many students with their dissertation projects.
- I hold a PhD in Creative and Critical Writing.
- I understand what it's like to make yourself vulnerable and seek feedback on a creative project.
- I'm able to offer reading recommendations and exercises tailored to your project and practice.
- My prices are competitive and tailored to you.
Example Prices
Short story starter package
I'll read your short story of under 3000 words and discuss it with you in a 30-minute online meeting.
My feedback will be tailored to your career goals and developing your unique writerly voice.
£75
Submission package
Are you preparing to send your book to agents?
I'll read and offer advice on your query letter and submission. I will also be able to discuss suitable agents and strategies in a 45-minute meeting.
£100
Pilot package
I can read your screenplay pilot of up to 60 pages and we can discuss the potential of your series pitch more broadly.
This includes a meeting of up to one hour.
£200