Mentoring and Editing
Navigating Substack
I have been writing on Substack for a number of years now and have built up a wealth of experience of what works well and what doesn’t; how to run book clubs and discussions; how to effectively use Substack Notes; how to engage audiences; and lots more.
I wish to share this knowledge with others who are looking to set up a Substack, those who are struggling to get started or reach an audience, or who are just looking for a bit of advice and support along the way.
Mentoring sessions will take place via Zoom and can last for as long as you wish. My hourly rates can be seen below.
Agrarian mentoring
The second area of expertise I have developed over the years concerns agrarianism, the writing of Wendell Berry, and natural history/ecology.
I am more than willing to have one-on-one mentoring sessions on these themes, where we can either discuss questions and topics that you are wishing to delve more deeply into or discuss your own writing or thinking on these themes. The other available option is reading a book together of your choice and meeting to discuss it after we have finished.
Finally, I offer an editing and advice service for essays and articles that you have written and want some advice on concerning the themes above.
If you would like to book a mentoring session with me or submit an essay/article for editing and review, you can do so my contacting me at overthefield@protonmail.com or via Substack message.
Rates
Special terms
Payment can be made in local currencies ($/€).
Discounts available for those on low incomes.
Discounts available for multiple sessions booked at same time.
Substack Mentoring
Non-paid subscriber to Over the Field
First session £22 per hour; subsequent sessions £25 per hour
Paid subscriber to Over the Field
First session £12 per hour; subsequent sessions £15 per hour
Patron of Over the Field
Sessions are free
Agrarian/Natural History mentoring
Non-paid subscriber to Over the Field)
First session £18 per hour; Subsequent sessions £22 per hour
Paid subscriber to Over the Field
First session £12 per hour; subsequent sessions £15 per hour
Patron of Over the Field
Sessions are free
Essay editing (for select topics)*
Includes critical comments, feedback, advice on further areas to explore, advice on potential references/sources, and a general proofread.
*Topics: agrarianism, agriculture, ecology, natural history, nature writing, sustainability, techno-scepticism, environmentalism, conservation, creation care.
Non-paid subscriber to Over the Field
Essay/article 100-500 words: £6
Essay/article 501-1500 words: £12
Essay/article 1501-3000 words: £16
Essay/article 3000+ words: £30
Book chapters: email me for a quote.
(Fee inclusive of follow up questions/advice)
Paid subscriber to Over the Field
Essay/article 100-500 words: £4
Essay/article 501-1500 words: £8
Essay/article 1501-3000 words: £12
Essay/article 3000+ words: £20
Book chapters: email me for a quote.
(Fee inclusive of follow up questions/advice)
Patron of Over the Field
Essays/articles: Free