Writing is hard. Writing something people want to read is even harder. Meera offers the coaching and guidance that can make writing a creative joy. Meera has expertise as a writer, a reader, and a teacher, and this combination makes her the best writing coach I have worked with. She offered detailed, incisive feedback, engaged with what worked well and provided constructive suggestions on fixing the rest. Her approach was supportive and positive. It is based on her many years of experience as both a writer and teacher, and it works. Meera tailors her coaching to what you need to write your book, your story, your narrative.

As a coach and mentor, she helped me understand what was stopping me from writing the book I have carried with me for many years. This is also part of her genius: she has solutions for the trinity of procrastination, fear and avoidance that can kill any writing project. Meera helped me develop the skills I needed to shape my disparate notes, ideas and characters into a story. During the period I worked with Meera, I moved from not having any confidence to completing a manuscript that was shortlisted for the Penguin Write It Fellowship 2021 and seeing myself as a writer with something to say.

Maria Katsabanis

My writing was stuck. I signed up for a writing class. The lecturer recommended Meera Atkinson. After connecting with Meera, I and my writing are gradually becoming unstuck.

Each session we discuss with a sense of urgency my current writing obstacles and needs. With plenty of reading and writing homework in between, each encounter opens my eyes and mind to new writing options and connections in a variety of styles, voices and new character structures and interfaces.

From going around in circles, each day I seem to be discovering new ways to think and experiment, each challenge leads to more novel options, in turn, these twists in mindsets tunes me in to new and exciting writing. I am still in the early days, the initial setup phase, slow work. But already Meera seems to have that special skillset to listen and to hear my needs even if I still cannot articulate them…that is the blessings of Meera’s mentoring as I experience it.

George Halasz

I did an online course with Meera which then prompted me to sign up for two of her mentorship programs. Meera was excellent in guiding me in many areas of my writing, always making sure I kept on track with the overall message to run through my story. Her knowledge on trauma and writing is excellent and proved to be of significant benefit to my writing and our working relationship. The professional and compassionate approach Meera has is of a high standard which greatly contributed to bring out the best in my memoir. I can highly recommend Meera as a writing coach for both her extensive experience and knowledge.

Derice McDonald

I was drawn to Meera’s mentoring program because of her insights into the challenges faced by people with trauma histories when writing. Her deep understanding helped me show more self-compassion, change my self-talk, gain tools to manage triggers, and put extra support in place during the writing and critiquing processes. Over the course of the mentoring program, my writing skills have also improved significantly. Thank you, Meera, for offering this wonderful service.

Vera Mary Veronica

I don’t remember enough to write my story with purpose, but I am haunted by my experience. Meera has a great understanding of a writer’s internal friction when attempting to describe harrowing and complex personal stories. I highly recommend coaching sessions with Meera. Her kindness and technical knowledge will help break down these mental blocks bringing life to your story. Her experience of writing difficult personal circumstances gave me the structure and imagery I needed. I found this to be a hugely beneficial and critical step in developing my work for public viewing.

Dominic McDonald

After completing the Deep Dive Mentoring Program with Meera, I can see a definite shift in my writing. Meera provided techniques to help me write through the trauma of my story so that I no longer avoid the difficult sections. Her advice and feedback on my writing has been invaluable and I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Lynne Ainsworth

I was immensely relieved to find Meera Atkinson. Her ability to speak to sensations I experience during my attempts to write gave me confidence that I’d found the writing mentor I’ve been seeking for 30 years. Through our work so far, I am beginning to understand the causes of PTSD.  I can see that healing and lasting changes are possible. My consultations with Meera are helping me to learn to experience pleasure in my writing, replacing unreasonable pressure. I recommend Meera Atkinson’s Written Word Coaching to any writer looking for healthy and safe mentorship to move ahead with their writing.

Wahibe Moussa