Matt Kendrick
Writer | Editor | Teacher
Editorial Services:
One-to-One Mentoring
Just starting out on your writing journey? Or perhaps you're a bit further along that journey and want help honing your craft at a word / sentence level? Or are you embarking on a new project and want some support as you take those first steps?
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In a one-to-one mentorship, I'll design a bespoke package that works for you, identifying short-term and long-term goals, and putting in place a programme that helps you achieve those goals through a mix of monthly catch-up chats, feedback on your work and email support.
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1. Monthly catch-up
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A one hour chat via Google Meet. A chance to:​
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Discuss and develop your ideas
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Work through issues you've encountered in the previous month
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Learn new techniques and ideas to rocket-boost your writing
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Set achievable goals and celebrate progress
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2. Feedback on your work
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Get feedback from a professional editor on your work in order to:
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Strengthen narrative structure
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Deepen characterisation and emotional resonance
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Explore themes and hidden truth
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Polish work at the level of words / sentences
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3. General support
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Have someone at the end of an email who you can offer general support and motivation whenever you need it.
What it costs
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A one-hour mentoring meeting cost £65. Longer meetings are charged at £15 per extra quarter hour.
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Feedback on work is in addition to the above and is charged at £36 per hour.
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Depending on the amount of feedback requested, mentees might expect to pay betweeen £100 and £150 per month.
Other Information
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How long would the mentorship last?
This depends on the goals or project scope of each particular writer. The minimum initial commitment is three months.
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Can the mentorship be adapted to fit what works best for me?
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At our introductory meeting, we'll work out a plan that works for you. This might involve a longer monthly catch-up to enable more one-to-one teaching and learning, or meeting more often to allow you to get from A to B at a faster pace.
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When would catch-up meetings be scheduled?
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Meetings would normally need to be scheduled during the following hours (Monday to Friday):
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10:00 - 17:00 (GMT / BST)
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Meetings may also be scheduled on some Sundays at the same times as above.
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I am applying for DYCP or other funding - can I use this mentorship on my application?
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Please contact me in advance at matt@mattkendrick.co.uk to make sure we are a good fit.
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I am a low income writer - can I get a funded place?
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While I am committed to opening up writing opportunites to all writers based on ability to write rather than ability to pay, I am currently unable to offer fully or partially funded places.
Apply for a One-to-One Mentoring
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Before applying, please note that I am only able to work with a limited number of writers at any one time and will therefore select writers to work with based on whether I feel I would be a good fit for your particular goals / projects. All applications will receive a response within one month.​