I'M SHARON ZINK, PH.D.

A FEMINIST WRITING COACH FOR WOMXN WITH BIG THINGS TO SAY

DUE TO THE PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL TOLL OF THE COVID CRISIS, I AM OFFERING MY KEY FEMINIST WRITING COACHING PROGRAMME, ‘A BOOK IN A YEAR’, TO TEN AUTHORS AT BELOW HALF PRICE (£2000 FROM £5000, ALSO PAYABLE MONTHLY!).

 

I WANT WRITERS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS MY SKILLS TO GROW CREATIVELY AND INDIVIDUALLY DURING THIS TIME WHEN SUPPORTING EACH OTHER HAS NEVER BEEN SO IMPORTANT.

 

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS BELOW HALF-PRICE COHORT OF ‘A BOOK IN A YEAR’ CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 26TH 2021.

 

SO, IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ME, JUST USE THE CONTACT PAGE.

 

LET’S WORK OUT A WAY TO PROGRESS YOUR WRITING CAREER AND SMASH THE LITERARY BOYS’ CLUB TOGETHER, AS WELL AS THE VIRUS!

 

HAVE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE SERVICES I OFFER TO WRITERS OF BOTH FICTION & NONFICTION OF ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE – JUST HIT THE BUTTON BELOW WHICH BEST SUITS YOUR SITUATION.

I want to do all I can to support ALL of you – whatever age, sexuality, class, race, religion, health or disability level, including my trans sisters, non-binary folks and gay, bi and straight men who are also sick of the patriarchal BS! – to get your books written, published and out there changing the world.
You have big things to say and I want to help you say them, loud and proud.

I believe we all need really great support to get our books done in a world where 97% of manuscripts aren’t ever finished (yikes!) and where, if you’re a woman, your chances of finding literary success are massively reduced by the proven gender bias of the literary world.

Although this might be the state of play right now and the gender dynamics of the literary world might not be within our power (not yet, anyway!), I do believe we can make a difference if we stick together and support each other.

I believe too that I can make a difference for my women clients and increase the odds of them achieving their literary dreams – whether that’s publishing a novel, a moving memoir, or a coaching, healing or business book which blows the doors off the tired old ideas of that field and makes that author a thought leader, boosting their bottom line and credibility overnight. (96% of business owners who wrote a book would recommend it as a practice, a Forbes study concluded, so get scribbling, gals!)

I’M SHARON ZINK and I’ve been working as a writer my entire life (I was Young Poet of the Year, Writers Inc. Writer of the Year, and my first novel, Welcome to Sharonville, was longlisted for The Guardian First Book Award and is currently being pitched as a TV series), so I know a thing or two about how to get this word shiz done.

On top of that, I’ve got a Ph.D. in English (I studied at London and Cambridge) and, since leaving academic life, I’ve worked as an editor with literally hundreds of writers, some of which are now bestselling authors (complete with billboards at train stations!) and others have got multi-book deals with major houses. A few have even gone on to successfully self-publish their work and become big hits on Amazon. I’m also a Martha Beck-trained life coach. You can read more about me here.

NOW IS THE TIME TO WRITE YOUR BOOK.
BUT I’M NOT JUST HERE TO HELP YOU CREATE YOUR AMAZING NOVEL, MEMOIR OR NON-FICTION.
I’M CREATING A MOVEMENT TO GET MORE WOMEN’S BOOKS WRITTEN, PUBLISHED AND OUT THERE CHANGING THE WORLD.
WE’RE GOING TO BE SHATTERING THE LITERARY GLASS CEILING, ONE BOOK AT A TIME.

I HOPE YOU WILL JOIN ME.

This means that, even though women make up the majority of those who seek editorial feedback and writing coaching and even though more women attend literary events, female authors are still less likely to be published than a guy (it makes sense why J.K. Rowling used her initials to avoid sexism, right?).

Studies have shown too that women writers are also less likely to be reviewed if they do manage to make it into print (yikes!) and that you’re not really odds on favourites to win a major literary award either if you’re a female author (even writing ABOUT women can pretty much stop you getting a prize, research has shown – eek!).

In fact, most authors aren’t even influenced by women writers, so we’re even robbed of our literary legacy.

So we women writers are screwed, right?

Yes, and no.

Maybe you need help with planning your book and sorting out how the heck you’ll find time to write it …

Or maybe you’re already writing your book and need support to stay on track …

Maybe you need support to polish the manuscript to perfection…

Or guidance and handholding as you go through the submission process …

WHEREVER YOU ARE AT WITH YOUR WRITING, I’VE GOT YOUR BACK.

AND I’M GOING TO HELP YOU PLAY EFFING BIG.

I WANT ALL WOMEN WRITERS TO RISE.

Does that sound like a good idea to you?
No, this is not just about creating a book.

We’re creating a movement.

A movement to get more women’s books written, more women published, more women’s voices changing the world.

A MOVEMENT TO PUSH PATRIARCHY FROM THE PAGE.

*WOMEN, IN MY DEFINITION, INCLUDES OUR TRANS SISTERS, PLUS I WORK WITH NON-BINARY OR GENDERFLUID FOLKS AND MEN WHO HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THE PATRIARCHAL B.S..
WE ALL WRITE AND RISE TOGETHER.

Sharon is a marvel – each session has given me exactly what I needed at the time and I’m so glad I decided to work with her as her coaching has helped me achieve my long-held dream of having a literary agent. REBECCA ANN SMITH

AUTHOR, 'BABY X'

Sharon came into my life at exactly the right time. As “chance” would have it, we got together right when I was in that eternal writer’s struggle of, “Do I really have what it takes?” With her signature blend of wit, vivacity, and no-holds-barred honesty, Sharon at once restored my faith in myself and reignited my passion for my work, while still truthfully preparing me for the road ahead. She is a gem and a blessing to writers everywhere. LINDSAY MAXFIELD

WRITER, HEALER AND EARTH-SHAKER

I would highly recommend Sharon to any person who either has a dream to write a book or someone who has already come up with their concept and draft because Sharon is a very supportive, enthusiastic and skilled book coach. Sharon helps you to increase your confidence in your book ideas and the advice and guidance Sharon provided me has been insanely useful. Sharon has also been very motivating to me personally. SHARYN HOLMES

FOUNDER, GUTSY GIRL

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