Nicola A Perry

I’m Nicola Perry, a novelist, editor and creative coach with over two decades working with writers, storytellers and emerging authors. I help people move beyond drafts into work that resonates — clarifying voice, tightening structure, deepening meaning, and preparing manuscripts for publication.

What I Bring to Uptales

• Experience working across fiction & nonfiction, helping authors refine their story arc, character, theme and pace
• Mentorship that blends craft, clarity and publication readiness — you’ll know not only what to fix but why
• A warm, collaborative editing style that supports your voice rather than silencing it
• Practical support for navigating publishing (self- or traditional), from manuscript to launch

My Guiding Philosophy

“Your story matters. My job is to help you tell it with clarity, craft and the confidence to share it.”

Focus Areas

• Developmental feedback for manuscripts (fiction and creative nonfiction)
• Voice and narrative clarity: ensuring your writing reflects you
• Preparation for publication: editing, revision strategy, publication readiness
• Writer coaching for emerging authors, mid-career creatives, anyone ready to publish