Mentoring and Editorial Support
Are you in need of fresh eyes on your poems?
Whether you have one or two poems you’re struggling to get right, or a half-written manuscript that needs some shaping and polishing, I am experienced at providing astute, sensitive and thorough feedback on a range of poets’ work.
I will meet your poems where they are and will endeavour to get a sense of your writing goals and poetic voice, holding these in mind while I consider your work.
Outside of the poetry world I have experience in supporting students in various Higher Education roles, mentoring, and tutoring, so I have a wealth of relating and coaching skills that I can bring to our work together.
Please see below for details of what I offer.
I am available to give one-off feedback on up to five of your poems at a time. Feedback will entail thorough written comments, an hour-long discussion either in person or via Zoom, and tailored reading recommendations where appropriate. Please contact me with your requirements and to discuss prices.
I also offer mentoring and feedback on pamphlet and full-length manuscripts. Taking a person-centred approach to work in a way that’s best for you, I can offer support in reaching your editorial and publication goals, as well as critiquing both individual poems and the collection as a whole. Please contact me with your requirements and to discuss prices.
What people say
Chloe Elliott
"Jenny worked with me on my pamphlet manuscript which went on to win the New Poets Prize in 2022. She was an invaluable help both in terms of detail of individual poems, but also of the wider collection and has a wonderful understanding of voice and form. She understands how poetry breathes, even better, she can tell you ways in which to let your writing breathe. My poetry was in such thoughtful hands and I’m incredibly grateful!"
Bec MacKenzie