Hello. I'm Ali Shaw.
I’m the author of The Trees, The Man who Rained, and The Girl with Glass Feet, which won the Desmond Elliott Prize, was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award.
My books have been translated into fifteen different languages, and my shorter fiction has appeared in newspapers, magazines and on BBC Radio 4. I have an MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University, and live in Oxford with my wife and two daughters.
I'm also a writing teacher and mentor.
I help both new and experienced writers as they embark on fresh projects or fine-tune their work. Find out whether I can help you here.
Hello. I'm Ali Shaw.
I’m the author of The Trees, The Man who Rained, and The Girl with Glass Feet, which won the Desmond Elliott Prize, was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award.
My books have been translated into fifteen different languages, and my shorter fiction has appeared in newspapers, magazines and on BBC Radio 4. I have an MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University, and live in Oxford with my wife and two daughters.
I'm also a writing teacher and mentor.
I help both new and experienced writers as they embark on fresh projects or fine-tune their work. Find out whether I can help you here.
My Books
"Magical"
- Guardian
"Stunning and vivid"
- Herald
"Such a sense of wonder"
- Observer
Mentoring, Editing & Workshops
I help both new and experienced writers take their work to the next level. Whether you want to write but don’t know where to start, have been working on a project you aren’t sure how to finish, or are honing crucial aspects such as plot, character and setting, I can offer you support and guidance.
This might mean getting down into the nitty-gritty, considering technical issues to do with story, dialogue, theme or point-of-view. Or it might mean thinking outwards, considering the bigger questions about where your writing comes from, what you really want to say and what’s blocking you from saying it.
Every writer is different, and so is every mentorship. I’ll tailor our sessions towards your goals, and provide you with detailed editorial feedback along the way.
I also offer creative writing workshops on a variety of topics, and have taught at colleges and summer schools, festivals and writing groups.
Mentoring,
Editing &
Workshops
I help both new and experienced writers take their work to the next level. Whether you want to write but don’t know where to start, have been working on a project you aren’t sure how to finish, or are honing crucial aspects such as plot, character and setting, I can offer you support and guidance.
This might mean getting down into the nitty-gritty, considering technical issues to do with story, dialogue, theme or point-of-view. Or it might mean thinking outwards, considering the bigger questions about where your writing comes from, what you really want to say and what’s blocking you from saying it.
Every writer is different, and so is every mentorship. I’ll tailor our sessions towards your goals, and provide you with detailed editorial feedback along the way.
I also offer creative writing workshops on a variety of topics, and have taught at colleges and summer schools, festivals and writing groups.