I first met Caroline in 2020, when I attended her creative writing course. I enjoyed it so much I attended a second one! The courses were aimed at those interested in writing personal memoir, fiction and autofiction. All students’ work was valued and encouraged plus I found Caroline’s collaborative style of teaching very motivating.

In 2023, I started to work with Caroline and another student in a tutorial group. We met monthly, submitting our work in advance to be reviewed and edited. Caroline gave thorough feedback on content, style, grammar and punctuation while still managing to reassure me I was a writer in training. I also received valuable feedback from my fellow student, under Caroline’s supervision.

Caroline’s guidance over the last four years has been invaluable in encouraging me to move forwards with my autofiction project. Her gentle ‘nudges’ to get on with the project have been appreciated. I’ve been lucky to benefit from her extensive career experience, her rigorous knowledge of all aspects of writing and her enjoyment of her topic. She shows a genuine interest in my family stories and is a valued writing coach. Thank you for your ongoing support, Caroline.

Jackie Havercroft BA (Hons) Primary Education with History, Oxford Brookes University, UK.