Services

Simon offers mentoring & editing services whether you are working on your craft and want feedback on individual poems or are working towards and pamphlet or collection. The support includes written feedback supported by Zoom meetings. A set of basic offerings are outlined below, which can be customised –– contact me for a free 15-minute consultation [E-mail link]

These services can be offered through ACE DYCP or Project Grants. Simon can also offer support worker consultancy to develop grant applications.  

Note: The costs are based on NUJ/CIEP minimum hourly rates.

  • "Simon's editing eye is masterly. He encouraged me to say what I was actually trying to say and not be afraid to say it. "

    Mary Mulholland

  • "Simon is a perceptive, thoughtful editor who always gives incisive feedback and has helped improve many of my poems over the years."

    Nóra Blascsók

  • "Simon has an acute eye for focusing on the strengths and evasions in poems, and is supportive in helping a poem to speak its own unique truth."

    Robert Hamberger

  • "Simon has helped me immeasurably when drafting poems over the years."

    Annie Hayter

  • "Simon offers meticulous line-by-line edits that consider everything from punctuation to word choice."

    Rowan Lyster

  • "Simon's comments are never bland; his praise is warm and genuine, the more so because it has to be earned."

    Julie Runacres

  • "Simon gave me consistent correction throughout my work and left me with simple tips I can easily apply to future writing."

    Chalice Am Bergris

  • "Simon always has great ideas for honing my writing. The poems come out sharper, working to their full potential."

    Steph Morris

  • "Simon's feedback is precise, while never losing sight of the bigger picture. Simon's insight was vital for the development of each draft."

    Caleb Parkin

Cost per session. Based on minimum of four planned sessions.

  • 4 Pages  + 40 min Zoom - £50

  • 8 Pages  + 1 hr Zoom - £80

  • 12 Pages  + 1.5 hr Zoom - £120

Editing & Mentoring

Pamphlets

  • 20-25 A5 Pages   + 1.5 hrs Zoom - £180

  • 26-32 A5 Pages    + 2 hrs Zoom - £240

  • 33-40 A5 Pages   + 2 x 1.25 hrs Zoom - £300

Collections

  • 40-50 A5 Pages   + 2 x 1.5 hrs Zoom - £400

  • 51-65 A5 Pages   + 2 x 1.5 hrs Zoom - £500

  • 66-80 A5 Pages   + 4 hrs total Zoom - £600

Manuscript Development

  • "I feel I am a better poet because of Simon's intervention. I cannot sing his praises highly enough."

    Chalice Am Bergris

  • "I really enjoyed working with Simon and recommend him as a mentor."

    Mary Mulholland

  • "Anyone wanting to take their poetry to the next level would benefit from Simon's knowledge & experience."

    Nóra Blascsók

  • "Simon does not shy away from criticising what doesn’t work...in a constructive way that respects and enables the writer."

    Julie Runacres

  • "Simon's feedback is always practical, he is friendly, direct, unpretentious and easy to work with."

    Steph Morris

  • "Simon’s feedback was thorough, tending to every piece with care and generosity."

    Saif Sidari

  • "I know the next draft of my memoir improved in honesty and exploration following Simon’s invaluable input."

    Robert Hamberger

  • "Simon was helpful when working on a collection, both in the ordering and individual poems."

    Mary Mulholland

  • "Simon has a meticulous eye for detail, through thoughtful attention to the nuances of other people's writing."

    Annie Hayter

  • "Simon is not afraid to highlight weak points without forcing his own style on you. He is encouraging, but always honest."

    Nóra Blascsók

  • "Crucially, Simon respected me as an artist and left me room to disagree. This made me want to implement his ideas even more!"

    Chalice Am Bergris

  • "Simon's notes and edits were incisive, more especially when he sat down to review it all with me, cover to cover."

    Saif Sidari

Performance

Simon regularly performs his poetry in person and online and is available for bookings at festivals and regular poetry events. He often performs Patient L1 alongside Jonathan Blake.

You can find links to most of his upcoming events on Simon's LinkinBio 

You can watch previous performances and readings on his YouTube channel.

  • "Simon is a tender, thoughtful poet who exudes gravitas with a deep respect and love for the art."

    Rick Dove — Poet & Storyteller

  • "Honest, beautiful poems and heartfelt performance."

    Jake Wild Hall — Poet, Publisher & Host

  • "Simon's poetry and performance combines gentle humour with compassion."

    Math Jones — Poet & Actor

  • "Simon speaks with a serene gravitas that must be seen and heard to be truly appreciated."

    Jamal Hassan — Poet & Event Host 

  • "Simon is truly intersectional — exposing and illustrating unfairness, prejudice and oppression without preaching."

    Josi Phene — Spoken Word Performer

  • "Simon never ceases to entertain and inspire with his playful and inventive verse."

    Barney Ashton-Bullock — Poet, Playwright & Songwriter