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name: Stuart Wakefield
about: Why am I a book coach?Because although we live in a world of story, it’s easy for writers to steer off track without a little one-on-one guidance from a professional.Because there are so many stories in the world, there's a risk that the good ones will get lost in the business of selling and buying books.Because with so much left to luck and timing, it's my mission to give books the best chance of getting into readers' hands.And with 26 years of experience in theatre, broadcast media, and coaching, I have a visceral understanding of what makes stories work.I have an MA (Distinction) in Professional Writing, and my debut novel, Body of Water, was one of ten books long-listed for the Polari First Book Prize.My latest book, Behind the Seams, w Why am I a book coach?Because although we live in a world of story, it’s easy for writers to steer off track without a little one-on-one guidance from a professional.Because there are so many stories in the world, there's a risk that the good ones will get lost in the business of selling and buying books.Because with so much left to luck and timing, it's my mission to give books the best chance of getting into readers' hands.And with 26 years of experience in theatre, broadcast media, and coaching, I have a visceral understanding of what makes stories work.I have an MA (Distinction) in Professional Writing, and my debut novel, Body of Water, was one of ten books long-listed for the Polari First Book Prize.My latest book, Behind the Seams, was a 2021 BookLife Fiction Prize Contest semifinalist.If you’re ready to get your book into shape, no matter what stage it's at, here I am. ...more