Our Writing Experts
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Verity Ridgman
Verity has over 25 years’ experience in publishing, as editor, writer and coach. She helps authors plan and write engaging and authoritative books. When not doing that, she plays the clarinet and runs a feminist website.
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Siobhan Costello
Siobhan is a highly experienced writing coach with an MA in Creative Writing. She is an NLP Master Practitioner and Trainer, has worked at a high level in government and the NHS, and has run her own business. In her spare time, Siobhan writes historical fiction and runs marathons.
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Geraldine Brennan
Geraldine is an expert editor, and has an extensive background in journalism. She specialises in helping authors sharpen their concepts and transform static manuscripts into vibrant, engaging narratives. Outside of her editorial work, Geraldine is an accomplished actor, bringing a unique creative energy to her projects.
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Sandra Smith
Sandra is a veteran editor, ghostwriter, and mentor who understands that writing is as much about mindset as it is about mechanics. She pairs her years of industry experience with a nurturing coaching style designed to build authorial confidence. She believes a nurturing approach, instilling belief and confidence, is as crucial as practical guidance. Empathy is her byword. Just ask her cat.
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Mike Carter
Mike has twenty years of marketing and commercial writing experience under his belt including work with a variety of entrepreneurs, small business leaders and C-Suite executives. He thrives on bringing new concepts alive and sharing authors’ inspirational stories with readers.
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Martin Malcolm
Martin has written seven books inlcuding Brunel, a biography of the great engineer. He has worked with all kinds of writers, bringing their dreams to life. He has 25 years’ experience as a script consultant to a host of media outlets, shaping educational films for broadcast.
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Megan D'Arcy
Megan D'Arcy is a strategic development editor who helps translate complex product and business ideas into excellent books. Specializing in AI, materials science, and automation, she focuses on transforming "deep-bench" expertise into commercially relevant thought leadership without sacrificing technical precision.
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Jonathan Harris
Jonathan works closely with authors to design the ideal strategic planning, writing, and publishing process to build their authority and grow their business. With a background in storytelling as a screenwriter and actor, Jonathan combines creative insight with a clear understanding of the contemporary publishing landscape, supporting authors to make informed, confident decisions about their publishing journey.