As a teacher and mentor I value and build on existing knowledge, encouraging people to learn through reading, playful writing activities, sharing and discussion. I'm committed to creating learning spaces that are caring and inclusive, in which everyone feels able to ask questions, make mistakes, and take risks.
I've taught creative writing for over twenty years, in higher, further and adult education and in a range of community settings from workplaces and care homes to the Royal Opera House. I've taught poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, literature, media studies and more.
I've previously worked for for City University London, the University of Oxford, and Royal Holloway, University of London. I'm currently teaching for Middlesex University and the Poetry School, as well as doing private mentoring and editing work. I have an MA in Creative and Life Writing (Goldsmiths College), a PGCE in post-compulsory education (Institute of Education) and a PhD on radio poetry (Royal Holloway). I'm a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the National Association of Writers in Education.
Tutoring and mentoring
I offer one off sessions, regular sessions or 'term' blocks of 10 sessions with a focus or topic of your choice. I also offer group sessions for institutions and in community settings. Subjects have included: creative inspiration/ starting points; overcoming stuckness and writer's block; revising and submitting your work; responding to visual art; writing sonnets; poetic form and music; flash fiction; essay writing; and lyric essays.
Tutoring focuses on building and strengthening
your knowledge and skills, and tends to include prompts, assignments or exercises, and set reading - as well as feedback on your work. Mentoring is broader in scope, and can include setting and
working towards goals, developing your writing practice and processes, and overcoming blocks, as well as feedback and advice on work in progress. I'm particularly interested in helping writers to
build their confidence, develop a sustainable writing practice, and manage and overcome imposter syndrome.
Tutoring and mentoring sessions are available from £60p/h. For concessions, please enquire at poet@katepotts.net.
To book a 15-minute discussion call or an hour-long tutoring or mentoring session, please use my booking page.
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