Consulting
"Jon Magidsohn didn't just critique my manuscript; he taught me how to write. Jon pushed me to write more meaningful words, forging a deeper emotional connection between myself, the prose, and the reader.
His notes always pushed me down unexpected paths, challenging me to dig deeper than I thought possible.
Jon’s feedback is rooted in absolute, constructive honesty. In the early days, accepting his hard truths felt brutal, but it was exactly what my work needed. He made me a sharper, harsher editor of my own work and gave me the confidence to carry on independently.
Jon made me a better writer. He is an exceptional coach and I cannot recommend him highly enough."
- Delyth Raffell, author of She Speaks in Colours
I have used my MA from City University, London in Creative Writing Nonfiction to focus on memoir and life writing. Since qualifying in 2012 I have taught and facilitated memoir writing workshops in London and Bangalore.
My greatest pleasures derive from mentoring others through the process of discovering their own writing, whether it's providing manuscript evaluation or joining them in their journey from start to finish. I've had the pleasure of working with writers in the UK, France, India, Canada and the USA.
I can provide thoughtful feedback and assistance in the following:
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one-on-one mentoring
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manuscript review
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proofreading
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editing
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copyediting
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the elements of good writing
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finding your voice
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presenting your work aloud
Contact me to discuss your writing project at jon@magidsohn.com
"Jon’s varied life experiences have brought him to a place of deep connection and understanding of human beings. Working with him is a life-enhancing experience and doesn’t feel like ‘work’ at all. He is consistently constructive and positive in his critique. His words ‘be fully expressed’ and ‘write fearlessly’ will stay with me for a long time. It is a joy to have him as a coach."
– Dr Sangeeta Mahajan, Consultant Anaesthetist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Blog: www.kidsaregifts.org and website: www.sangeetamahajan.org
I’m delighted to be part of the team of literary consultants for The Writing Coach, offering feedback and mentoring for writers of memoir and creative nonfiction. I look forward to many years of association with Jacqui and everyone involved.
