As a mentor, I want to understand your vision for your work. Then together we can focus on bringing your writing, and creative process, in line with that.

Occasionally I have space to mentor a new writer. If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch through the contact form.

A few testimonials

(more on the WR site)

“Not only is Kiare a wildly gifted writer who reimagines the world in a bold, mesmeric way; her clear-eyed honesty, empathy and psychological acuity also make her one of my most trusted beta readers.”

— Suzanne Ushie

“Kiare’s unwavering support, knowledge of craft and intuitive understanding of my needs has given me the confidence to believe that I can join the ranks of these strange creatures called writers.”

— Andrew Mcleod

“Kiare Ladner’s extensive knowledge of fictional writing globally has helped me gain wider knowledge of the exciting ways creative writing can be approached, with authenticity always a key consideration. Her feedback is insightful and I have been particularly appreciative of her suggestions as to how to improve pieces. She is also focused on the developmental potential of writers, frequently signposting students to useful resources and opportunities. I have completed several stories and one of these pieces has been long-listed for a writing prize.”

— Shere Ross (winner of BlackInk New Writing Competition and shortlisted for Wasafiri New Writing Prize among others)

“Having been a student on Kiare's Novella Fever course, I knew she was the person I wanted feedback from on my first draft. As a tutor she was always intellectually rigorous, whilst also being kind and compassionate. I felt that at this point in my writing I couldn't continue constructively without external opinions. But I also felt really sensitive about who I trusted to challenge my perspectives without derailing me. Kiare's insights have proved invaluable, particularly around themes, narrative voice and overall pacing. I really admired the way Kiare made me question and consider my choices without making me want to throw my manuscript in the bin and start again. She opened my mind in a constructive and careful way. I feel like I'm now about to embark on a second edit with a really firm foundation behind me. I cannot recommend Kiare enough, she's a fantastic teacher and I'm so incredibly grateful that she was available to help me understand my manuscript better.”

— Catherine Howarth

“Kiare is the best kind of reader: sensitive, thorough and generous. Her feedback is always extremely honest and considered, and provides an invaluable perspective on whatever I’m working on.”

— Lisa Owens

“Kiare has an amazing ability to make people feel comfortable doing something challenging and to push themselves without it being too much.”

— anonymous