Nicola A Perry
Ashburton, UK
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About Me
Story Development Editor | Creative Coach for Writers
👋 Hey there —
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