Hi, I’m Rachael.
I’m a writer and presenter. It means I spout a lot of words for a living. I’d like to help you achieve your goals by sharing what I’ve learned.

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What I’m About

When I finished studying Zoology, getting a career in journalism felt a million miles away. This website is the toolkit I wish I’d had access to when I was just starting out.

I can offer writing tips on:

Non-fiction writing

Science communication

Writing and editing

Search engine optimisation

Fiction writing

Plotting (sorry pantsers)

Motivation

Getting an agent

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Fiction Writing

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How To Write Dialogue
How To Write Dialogue

Get to know your characters and the dialogue will come easy. Here are my tips on how to do that.

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How to write a query letter
How to write a query letter

Top tips for writing a query letter that will make literary agents want to read your work.

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How to get a literary agent
How to get a literary agent

Wondering how to get a literary agent? Firstly, congratulations on finishing your book. Now, here’s what comes next.

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Non-fiction Writing

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How to structure non-fiction writing
How to structure non-fiction writing

Structuring non-fiction writing goes faster with these key writing tips.

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How to write a headline
How to write a headline

Knowing how to write a good headline will make your content go further. Here are the key ingredients for an effective headline.

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Author Information

Represented by Jenny Todd at The Literary Office who you may contact for literary enquiries only.