NCW Mentoring - Meet The Mentors: Katri Skala @NationalCentreforWriting
NCW Mentoring - Meet The Mentors: Katri Skala  @NationalCentreforWriting
Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Writers of all kinds often face challenges, from finding the time to write and tackling creative blockages to preparing manuscripts for publication.

Find out more at nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/mentoring

Katri is an experienced writing coach who works with writers of fiction, drama and creative non-fiction. Whether you are a beginner finding your voice or a more experienced writer facing questions about motivation, craft and form, Katri’s focus is firmly on helping you to find clarity and progress with your writing project.

Katri’s sessions follow a coaching approach by asking you about your goals and following your lead according to the criteria you set: through a series of questions and suggestions, you will develop a conversation about your project and address the issues that are the most pressing.

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0:05 My Approach to mentoring
3:49 Genres I mentor
5:22 Mentoring vs workshops and courses
6:45 Time and results
7:35 Taster sessions
8:17 Flexibility
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NCW Mentoring - Meet The Mentors: Katri Skala

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