1:1 Creative Writing Mentorship Program (12 Months)

The 1:1 Creative Mentorship Program  is for you if you want to: 

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• work on a book project and get editorial feedback (fiction/non-fiction/poetry)

• create a book proposal to send to agents/publishers

• brainstorm ideas and map out a book project 

• help to organise your writing routine

• get over writer's block 

• discuss ideas

• self-publish your work 

• get help to organise your writing routine

• brainstorm ideas and map out a book project

• start writing on substack, growing your substack

• learn how to build an online presence 

• any other related writing queries

The sessions are monthly over the course of twelve months. The specific dates are arranged individually: you'll receive a booking link, where you can choose the dates & times.

The sessions are individually customized to your specific needs, so please let me know in advance what you want to be focusing on.

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About your instructor: 

Sophia Hembeck is a writer and visual artist based in Edinburgh. She has published two books of essays called:  Things I Have Noticed, 2020 & Things I Have Loved, 2023 and is currently working on her 3rd to conclude the Things-Trilogy. Her bestselling substack 'The Muse Letter' is published every week, where she wonders about the meanderings of life.  She holds a M.A. in Playwriting (Szenisches Schreiben, UdK Berlin) and has been teaching creative writing classes since 2020. She is represented by Zoe Martin from JE Literary Agency in Berlin.

Testimonials: 

“Sophia's class is a breath of fresh air. The sessions are inspiring, nurturing and informative, and her advice is broad (and highly knowledgable) yet tailored to the individual and their specific writing goals. Her enthusiasm for her craft is infectious, and she genuinely wants to see us succeed with our writing. I highly recommend it!”

(Lucy Siddall, currently enrolled in the English autumn/winter class)

“This writing class not only provides a great structure, but also accompanies you in a step-by-step approach through the process of writing. Above all, it helps you to take your ideas and writing plans seriously.”

(Fabian Hartje, currently enrolled in the German autumn/winter class)

“The essay class is a great way to motivate yourself, find a sense of community and get some invaluable insights into the writing process and how others deal with its challenges. I'm glad I am a part of it. Getting to know so many other inspiring writers, each with their own stories to tell, is probably the best bit. I can't wait to read the end result of everyone's labour.”

(Tun de Jong, currently enrolled in the English autumn/winter class)

“I came to Sophia's workshop by way of Instagram and her memoir "Things I have loved", which was a thing I loved! So, I jumped at the chance to join her workshop. I found the first session super informative and generative, particularly the breakdown of different essay structures and ideas for prompts. The second session was amazing; hearing the submissions from the other participants and giving and receiving feedback - was pretty inspiring. I enjoyed the experience so much that I signed up for the June Session: "Writing Our Hearts Out", and June cannot come fast enough. I'd recommend Sophia's workshops to anyone curious about starting a writing practice or to more established writers looking for a welcoming place to exchange ideas.”

(Becky Cawley-Hassall, former student)

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