Design your Writing Life
The Literary Community and Mastermind
What if there was a new way of 'being' as a writer? A place where mindset, craft and industry knowledge were all equally honoured?
If you're ready for a different experience of your writing life, it's here...
JOIN THE COMMUNITY →CONSIDER THIS
Do you have a story inside you that demands
to be told?
Imagine yourself a year from now. The story is written. You have a finished manuscript in your hands and literary agents interested in your work. What's more, you feel truly confident about your voice as a writer and you know exactly the steps to take to reach your ideal readers...
This is possible...
- You take yourself seriously as a writer. You have a devoted writing practice and you feel confident in your voice and your book.
- You are deeply supported by a group of writing friends who know you well and give you the best advice about your writing work and life.
- You have completed a manuscript and have a strong pitch and a list of tailored literary agents ready to send it to. OR a solid plan for self-publishing. The choice is yours...
- You have a clear understanding of the business side of the industry. You know how to be more visible as a writer – and how to market your work.
We honour the development of your craft. Writing time is sacred here...
big things can happen when you get serious...
LET'S LOOK AT WHAT GETS IN THE WAY:
Your Mindset
It's easy to experience self-doubt as a writer. Those mind-gremlins affect your desire to get to the page.
Your Craft
Your story inspires you but you lack intelligent and insightful feedback that you can trust.
Your Connections
Honestly, writing is the easy part. It's navigating the industry that has you tearing your hair out..
“Now, my first novel Cuckoo – the one Jacqui helped me with – has been published by Headline. I am about to hand my editor my second. I have one of the best agents in the country, have sold Italian, French, German and Dutch rights and I write full time. I can say unequivocally that if I hadn’t contacted Jacqui I would still be battling with html. ”
– JULIA CROUCH, AUTHOR OF 8 NOVELS INCLUDING 'THE DAUGHTERS' AND 'THE PERFECT DATE'
HERE’S THE GOOD NEWS...
You don’t have to do it alone.
I'm Jacqui Lofthouse, Novelist and Founder of The Writing Coach, a mentoring organisation for writers. I've worked with hundreds of writers from beginners to international prize-winning authors as they develop confidence, craft and industry connections and share their important stories with the world.
It's time for your book...
introducing...
The Literary Community
During your time in the Literary Community, you'll learn vital writing skills, gain profound industry knowledge, meet online with industry specialists and and develop writing friendships to help nurture your practice. Most importantly, your inner landscape as a writer will be transformed.
This is what we do differently...
We support you at each stage of your writing life from first draft to publication to developing your writer brand
Daily, weekly and monthly contact with your new writing tribe. This is not just about getting the book written. It's far bigger than that. It's about expanding your idea of what it means to be a writer. We teach you to think differently and take bolder actions as you embrace the idea of professionalism as a writer.
A
Committed Practice
You have transformed your way of being as a writer. You take your writing more seriously than you ever have and are dedicated to developing your craft. You have a solid writing routine, incredible excitement about your project and you are thinking expansively about what is possible...
A Publishing Strategy
You have it all mapped out. You know your path and what it will look like. You no longer give agents and publishers the power. You might go the traditional route but you are not defined by what the traditional marketplace expects. You have a finished manuscript and it's ready for the world...
Visibility as a Writer
You know exactly how to reach your readers. You're building a solid platform, making media contacts, getting 'seen' and no longer fearing that. You're proudly developing your role as a Writer of Impact. You also have a incredibly supportive group of fellow writers who keep you centred and strong.
COURSE BREAKDOWN:
THE LITERARY
COMMUNITY
Imagine a community of writers, connected by their shared love of words and storytelling and their desire to bring their writing work confidently into the world...
Our unique Membership The Literary Community is a nurturing and inspiring writing community – a place where you’ll feel immediately welcome and ‘at home’ as a writer. We also have an online 'Salon' (not a Facebook Group) where you can always chat with your fellow members.
With us, you gain confidence and momentum – and feel like the serious author you have always wanted to be.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Access to our Weekly Write-ins. Join other writers to work on your book. You no longer have to feel alone
- Weekly live classes in all aspects of creative writing from Jacqui Lofthouse and her team
- A whole library of our past classes including special guest interviews with authors and literary agents
- Access to our Forum 'The Literary Salon'
- Invitation to our twice yearly social meet-ups in London
In THE LITERARY COMMUNITY you will experience
A New Seriousness about your Writing Work...
Weekly Live Classes with Jacqui Lofthouse and her team.
These cover all aspects of Mindset (Devotion), Craft (Alchemy) and Connection (Readers, Community, Marketing and the Industry). All classes are recorded for playback.
A Library of Recorded Video Classes
A library of over 40 classes with Jacqui from Day One.
If you want to dip into 'organic plotting' or 'dialogue' or 'how to write a submission pack' – it's all there!
Weekly Zoom 'Write-in's.
When you write live with others, you are held deeply accountable and you will experience the act of writing in an entirely new way.
“Without Jacqui, I would not now be a published author."
There are so many people who have helped me on this journey in many different ways, but Jacqui Lofthouse is at the head of my list.”
– CAROLYN KIRBY, AUTHOR OF 'THE CONVICTION OF CORA BURNS' and 'FALLING'
As featured in
I'm Jacqui Lofthouse
NOVELIST AND FOUNDER OF THE WRITING COACH
I completed my MA in Creative Writing at UEA under Malcolm Bradbury and Rose Tremain and was the first traditionally published novelist in the UK to qualify as a life coach. My novels, published by Penguin and Bloomsbury have sold over 100,000 copies.
I help writers to develop confidence, craft and industry connections so that they can get published and share their important stories with the world.
I would love to support you on your unique creative path.
HEAR WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH JACQUI
Members of our Literary Community share their experience...
THE BONUS
Our exclusive bonus is available for all those who join by October 4th
BONUS: FOR THOSE SIGNING UP BY OCTOBER 4th 2024
'Developing your Novel'
In this immersive, full day online course on 23rd November 2024 – equally suitable for memoir writers – Jacqui takes you through the process of getting beyond the 'messy middle' of your novel and navigating a path to 'the end'. Packed full of practical exercises, the day will leave you inspired and clear about the path to completion.
THE BONUSES
Upgrade to Mastermind Level for access to an exclusive 'Pod' of writers and feedback on your work
YOUR 'POD'
For those who choose Mastermind Level, you also gain access to small group classes, facilitated by Jacqui or one of her wonderful team - experienced writers and editors.
Think of your pod as your literary salon besties. With never more than seven writers in a pod, you can be sure that you'll get to know each other incredibly well and form trusting, long-term relationships with your fellow writers.
These are the people who will pick you up when you get a rejection and give you the pep talk you need. They'll also be first in the queue at your book signing...
We currently have availability in our fortnightly pod on Wednesdays at 6.30pm BST (UK time) and Thursdays at 8pm BST (UK time) but we will open new pods if there is demand.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Facilitated pod meetings every fortnight - led by one of our trusted coaches at The Writing Coach
- At a pod meeting, you may share an extract from your work for constructive feedback, or choose, instead, to brainstorm your plot or your marketing strategy - the choice is yours...
- We help you to find an accountability buddy in your pod (or from another pod if you prefer) so you can keep in regular contact about your progress
FEEDBACK ON YOUR WORK
For those who choose Mastermind Level - as well as regular feedback on short extracts from your fellow pod members (should you choose to share your work there) and your accountability buddy, our Literary Mastermind also includes feedback on your writing work from one of our trusted editorial team at The Writing Coach.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Reading, annotation and constructive feedback on of up to 10,000 words of your writing work from a specialist in your genre
- This may include feedback on a pitch and synopsis
- A meeting with your editor to discuss your work
- Tailored advice on next steps from your editor so you are totally clear about how to develop the work and whether it is submission or publishing-ready.
Join The Literary Community Today
MONTHLY PAYMENTS
THE LITERARY COMMUNITY
Monthly payments
(cancel any time)
£55
✓ Access to The Literary Community and Salon
✓ Weekly live classes with Jacqui Lofthouse and her team
✓ Library of over 50 classes with the team and special guests including agents
✓ Access to our Write-ins and our Reading hour
JOIN THE WAIT LIST →PAY IN FULL - THE
LITERARY MASTERMIND
One Time Payment of
£1995
✓ Access to all that is included in The Literary Community and Salon
✓ Access to your facilitated pod - no more than seven writers per pod
✓ Monthly Masterclasses with Jacqui Lofthouse and special guests
✓ Feedback on 10,000 words of your work
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PAY IN FULL
THE LITERARY COMMUNITY
One payment of
£525
✓ Access to The Literary Community and Salon
✓ Weekly live classes with Jacqui Lofthouse and her team
✓ Library of over 50 classes with the team and special guests including agents
✓ Access to our Write-ins and our Reading hour
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“In many ways it was a life-changing decision, I hadn’t written a story before."
The whole process gave me the validation that I am a writer.”
– AFRIKA GREEN, INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED DRUMMER AND AUTHOR OF THE FORTHCOMING 'BRIGHT LIGHTS AND BREAKDOWNS'
MONTHLY MASTERCLASSES WITH JACQUI
An exciting development for those in The Literary Mastermind this year is the monthly Masterclasses with Jacqui and occasional special guests – on aspects of professional development. These will come complete with essential resources for your journey into the publishing world.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Exclusive access to the Mastermind Professionalism Masterclasses and Interviews
- Vital downloadable resources to support your professional life as a writer
- Access to your Publishing Strategy template
- Subjects will include: enhanced 'visibility' as a writer; pitching your work; finding an agent or publisher; developing relationships with readers; forming an online and social media presence and PR and marketing techniques.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU...
The Literary Community and Mastermind
enable you to complete your book and take it confidently into the world
Your story truly matters. You do not need external validation to know that. We help you to write the very best book you can with an unrivalled level of support. With our community and our teaching, you can find your flow, become a master of your craft and understand how to reach your audience.
I'M READY →IS THIS FOR YOU?
This membership is perfect for you if you would love to embrace your identity as a writer, complete a book in the year ahead and form a strategy for getting published
- You may have recently begun your first novel, feel inspired by your idea but are uncertain how to take it to the next stage
- Perhaps you are an expert in your sphere, ready to write a non-fiction book that will establish you as a true industry leader
- Maybe you're a mid-career author wondering if you can break back into the industry. You need to re-establish yourself in the marketplace
- You may feel confident in your writing, but you want to get your work in the hands of more readers. You need Jacqui's advice on marketing and publishing strategy.
At The Writing Coach, we deeply care about your voice and your story
We believe we are the most nurturing organisation for writers, providing the most personal support at each level of your journey.
Jacqui says: "Behind all that we do is a desire to truly support writers – to enable them to create fulfilling, successful and sustainable writing lives. Given the huge breadth of experience that our clients bring to the page, I have always said: this work is bigger than me"
We are committed to building a diverse community of writers
It is vitally important to us that our culture is fully inclusive.
We offer annual scholarship places in our Literary Community for under-represented writers (applications open on 4th March) and we are partners of the Creative Future Writers’ Awards, offering three annual mentoring prizes.
Our ‘Get Black on White’ course includes a 20% donation to the homelessness charity SPEAR.
We are a small company who receive no public funding, but we are working to constantly improve the accessibility of our services.
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YOUR VOICE IS UNIQUE AND POWERFUL
It’s your time to embrace your identity as a Writer of Impact
If the writing life is calling you, we are here. As a member of The Literary Community you will join an unrivalled community of writers who are seeking to immerse themselves in this journey and like you, intend to become a published author who is connecting with readers and impacting other people.
Jacqui says: "We are here to support you on this journey, to teach you vital aspects of mindset, craft and industry knowledge. It would be my pleasure and privilege to work with you as a Literary Community Member."
“Vanessa is brilliant both in her thoughtful and focussed comments in her manuscript assessment of my work
and in her expert facilitation of our group of writers on the Mastermind programme. She manages the time so all get our fair share, creates a supportive culture that is the hallmark of The Writing Coach and brings her industry knowledge and writing experience to both tasks. I cannot recommend Vanessa and The Writing Coach highly enough for those seeking support on their writing journey. ”
– JUDITH MAY EVANS, AUTHOR OF 'Colours of Siena', longlisted, Historical Writers Association, Debut Crown.
Join The Literary Community Today
MONTHLY PAYMENTS
THE LITERARY COMMUNITY
Monthly payments
(cancel any time)
£55
✓ Access to The Literary Community and Salon
✓ Weekly live classes with Jacqui Lofthouse and her team
✓ Library of over 50 classes with the team and special guests including agents
✓ Access to our Write-ins and our Reading hour
JOIN THE WAIT LIST →MONTHLY PAYMENTS
THE LITERARY MASTERMIND
Monthly Instalments
12 payments
£185
✓ Access to all that is included in The Literary Community and Salon
✓ Access to your facilitated pod - no more than seven writers per pod
✓ Monthly Masterclasses with Jacqui Lofthouse and special guests
✓ Feedback on 10,000 words of your work
JOIN THE WAIT LIST →
PAY IN FULL
THE LITERARY COMMUNITY
One payment of
£525
✓ Access to The Literary Community and Salon
✓ Weekly live classes with Jacqui Lofthouse and her team
✓ Library of over 50 classes with the team and special guests including agents
✓ Access to our Write-ins and our Reading hour
JOIN THE WAIT LIST →A's to your Q’s
Is this membership only for those who want to write a novel?
I'm already in The Literary Community. How do I upgrade to the Mastermind?
WHAT LEVEL SHOULD I BE AT BEFORE JOINING?
WHEN DO CLASSES TAKE PLACE? HOW DO I KNOW YOU WILL CATER FOR MY TIMEZONE?
HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED EACH WEEK TO PARTICIPATE?
CAN I ACCESS ALL OF THE CONTENT WHEN I JOIN?
HOW LONG WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO THE MATERIALS ONCE I JOIN?
What's your Refund Policy?
I have a question that's not here!
ON THE FENCE ABOUT JOINING?
GUARANTEE
We are confident that our methods of teaching lead to writers completing their books and taking them confidently into the world –but if you don't make significant progress on your book and in your writing life after participating fully in the programme during your first year, we will allow you to extend your membership of The Literary Mastermind for a further six months.
