Testimonials
"I first encountered Chris as a guest lecturer in my writing course, and I was immediately taken with his studious, craftsman-like approach to writing fiction. He went on to teach four full terms of the course, where he helped improve my writing profoundly. When it was time for me to find an editor for my own manuscript, he was the first person I called. He provided detailed, thoughtful and vital notes on the language, structure and character consistently, which were invaluable to the work."
— Oli Davis, former student and writer of the forthcoming "Hear Rational"
"Chris is a very thoughtful teacher and I have leant a huge amount from him. His editorial feedback is always thorough and considered. I’m always impressed with how generous he is with his time and care when it comes to feedback. Whether it’s structural feedback or precise line edits, Chris always gives very insightful comments. No matter the genre or style of the work he’s feeding back on, he provides great suggestions on how to communicate more clearly. I’ve loved working with Chris and value the time and thought he’s given me to improve my work. He also gives exceptional book recommendations. I don’t think I’ve met another writer who reads as much as Chris."
— Lizzie Hubbard, writer and former student
"I first encountered Chris as a guest lecturer in my writing course, and I was immediately taken with his studious, craftsman-like approach to writing fiction. He went on to teach four full terms of the course, where he helped improve my writing profoundly. When it was time for me to find an editor for my own manuscript, he was the first person I called. He provided detailed, thoughtful and vital notes on the language, structure and character consistently, which were invaluable to the work."
— Oli Davis, former student and writer of the forthcoming "Hear Rational"
"Chris is a very thoughtful teacher and I have leant a huge amount from him. His editorial feedback is always thorough and considered. I’m always impressed with how generous he is with his time and care when it comes to feedback. Whether it’s structural feedback or precise line edits, Chris always gives very insightful comments. No matter the genre or style of the work he’s feeding back on, he provides great suggestions on how to communicate more clearly. I’ve loved working with Chris and value the time and thought he’s given me to improve my work. He also gives exceptional book recommendations. I don’t think I’ve met another writer who reads as much as Chris."
— Lizzie Hubbard, writer and former student
CHRIS SIMPSON has taught in person and online for the past six years. He has delivered online and in-person teaching to various writing groups examining the craft of writing from a great first line, to when to stop editing. He has also worked with individuals in assessing their work and has delivered numerous speaking engagements.
Some of the services he offers:
- 1:1 tutorials to mine deeper into your work and practice
- Editorial feedback from structural edits to line edits to help bring resonance to your work
- Speaking work. Topics in the past have ranged from “The Hidden Benefits of Failure” to “How to Stop Being Minor: Elevating small hours into Major Work”. He also recently delivered three workshops for the London boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Waltham Forest and Richmond as part of Spread The Word's and London Libraries "City of Stories" project.
Having studied at Birkbeck University where he received a First in Creative Writing BA, he has built upon this with 1:1 Mentorships with both Nadine Matheson and Anna Vaught. In 2018, he was a Winner for the inaugural year in the prestigious Spread The Word's London Writers Award. He was also part of the 2014 Word Theatre's Writers Retreat under the tutelage of Andre Dubus III. In 2019, he was the Social Media Manager for Inkandescent Press.
If you want to develop your writing, or are looking for editorial feedback, please use the contact form below.
Prices:
1:1 tuition with an assessment on a 1,000-word synopsis/extract on first meeting £35/hour
Manuscript assessment (up to 5,000-words) £80
Manuscript assessment (up to 100,000-words) £500