Nicola A Perry

Ashburton, UK

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

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