Hi, I'm Emma.
I educate and inspire first-time authors to fulfil their calling and write a debut novel.
Life is short. Write your novel.
Give your story the time and space it deserves.
Memoir Writing Workshops & Retreats
Write your story with guidance and good company – in-person memoir workshops in Edinburgh, and writing retreats in Greece and Kenya.
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"I highly recommend Emma as a writing coach!" She's a lovely person, and it's been a delight to work with her.Christie S
Emma Dhesi is a bestselling author and certified book coach who has spent the last five years helping debut novelists bring their first manuscripts to life.
As a graduate of Jennie Nash's Author Accelerator programme, Emma specialises in working with fiction writers across all genres to shape and structure a compelling beginning, middle and end to their novels. She provides developmental editing and mentorship that takes manuscripts to the next level.
Working with writers one-to-one, Emma has guided dozens of first-time authors through drafting and polishing their debut novels. It's the combination of craft, brainstorming, cheerleading and accountability that gets writers to the end of their manuscripts and the first steps towards publication.
Emma also teaches at writing retreats in Greece and Kenya, and leads in-person memoir workshops in Edinburgh – see all workshops and retreats.
Emma's thoughtful feedback and style of coaching gave "clear direction for moving ahead" with revisions.Kimberley AM
When I'm not coaching, I'm writing. I'm the author of dark women's fiction set in Scotland – stories of motherhood, secrets and women rebuilding their lives when everything falls apart.
My novels include A Scottish Redemption Series and A Scottish Suspense Series, and new readers get a free exclusive short story when they join my list.
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