Download free exercises, fact sheets, and our 11 page guide: Starting a Writers' Group, here.

From intensive practice through to publication, this course is for anyone who's serious about improving their poetry.

Get a mini-critique of up to 400 words of prose or a single poem for only £5.50. Limited to one per person. Order here.

If you have been asked  by the Children's Literary Agency, the WL Writers Literary Agency or any other agency connected with them to obtain a critique of your work, please read this warning before proceeding any further.

Who are we?

Sarah Willans is a poetry editor, journalist, author and Creative Writing tutor, and administrator of the annual Plough Prize poetry competition.

Helena Nelson lectures in Communication, English and Creative Writing. She is also an award-winning essayist and poet, and a poetry chapbook publisher.

Pam Hogan is a qualified and experienced Creativity Coach and workshop leader.

We're not an agency, and we can't guarantee to get you published. We will, however, provide you with a knowledgeable assessment of your work and make practical suggestions for improving it where necessary. 

Visit our personal pages now for information on our individual critiques, and the poetry course Poetry: Form and Technique.

11/02/09 PLEASE NOTE: Sarah and Helena are unable to take on any new clients for the time being due to pressure of work. Returning clients should check wait times via the contact page before paying for new services.