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.
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Curious about writing, or keen to learn more about how I work? These resources are your kick starter.
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Craft Development
Still learning the fundamental skills needed to write a long-form piece of fiction? Get help on specific aspects of the craft.
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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
My name is Emma Dhesi, and I'm the book coach for you if you want to work with an honest, heart-centred and straight-talking guide. I know what you need because I'm a writer, too. I get it.
It's my honour and thrill to help women in the second half of life who have big things to say, and want to finish their novel.
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