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Camilla Chester describes herself as a dog walker who writes.
After receiving a distinction in a Diploma for Creative Writing and Literacy, Camilla went on to self-publish three children’s novels. She was a finalist in the National Literacy Trust New Author Award 2016 and Mslexia Children’s Novel Award 2019. Her traditionally published children’s novel, entitled Call Me Lion, was shortlisted for the Oxfordshire and Portsmouth Awards in 2023 and won the SCBWI 2023 Crystal Kite Award. Camilla also writes for the popular online school resources, Serial Mash and Fiction Express.
Camilla has a long history of supporting other writers both voluntary and through her freelance work. She has a very practical eye and likes nothing more than helping writers find the heart of their story.
Testimonials:
“Camilla is such a great writing coach! She is so knowledgeable about story structure, story planning and writing techniques. Working with her to plan my latest story has felt like having a secret weapon. It’s definitely my story and I’m really proud of it, but without Camilla I’d still be in a massive confused heap of half-finished outlines.” – Kirsten Percival, author/illustrator
“Camilla’s honest, astute and thoughtful feedback strengthened my writing and helped take it to another level. I’m so grateful to her!” – Charlotte Teeple Salas, MG/YA Writer
“Camilla has excellent insight into what makes all aspects of stories work, and what can be done to make them work better. I’d recommend her services for writers at all stages of their journey.” – Susan Bain, author and SCBWI Retreat organiser