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Emma Norry has a BA (Hons) in Film and an MA in Screenwriting. She grew up in the care system in Cardiff, but now lives and works in Bournemouth with her husband and family. Emma’s previous books include both fiction and non-fiction. Son of the Circus (Scholastic, 2019), which was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards, and Amber Under Cover (OUP, 2021). Her short stories have been published in anthologies including The Super Sunny Murder Club (Farshore, 2024), Doctor Who: Origin Stories (Puffin 2023), The Very Merry Murder Club (Farshore, 2022), Happy Here: 10 stories from Black British authors & illustrators (Knights Of, 2021) and The Place for Me: Stories about the Windrush Generation (Scholastic, 2021). Emma's fantasy adventure novel, Fablehouse: Heart of Fire, the follow up to Fablehouse, (Bloomsbury, 2023) is out now.
Emma has over five years mentoring and editorial experience - currently working freelance for Jericho Writers and as a mentor for the year long Megaphone scheme. https://megaphonewrite.com/megaphone-mentoring/
Testimonials:
“Em has supported me through every stage of my writing over the last six years. She is my go-to person for help with everything from plotting problems to line edits and there is no one in the world I trust more with my messy early drafts. Her feedback is insightful, to-the-point, and warm, and I always come away feeling positive and overflowing with ideas to improve my story. It's hard to balance honest helpful criticism with encouragement and cheerleading, but Emma does it perfectly every time. I would recommend her to anyone serious about developing as a writer” – Jennifer Spangler, author of MG novels from Simon and Schuster, The Vanishing Trick, The Incredible Talking Machine, and Valentine Crow and Mr. Death
“Receiving feedback from Emma Norry is like receiving a gift. I've had the pleasure of having her insight on various flash and short stories over the past few years, and her advice is always incredibly constructive and comprehensive, as well as encouraging. She's been able to provide guidance on my work as a whole as well as individual word choices, and my writing has only grown stronger from following her advice. She knows what she's doing, and she's the first person I seek out for advice on work I care about.” – Sara Hills, author of The Evolution of Birds
“As a writer, one of the most important decisions you will face is selecting someone to provide feedback on your manuscript. It can make all the difference in the growth of your story and your writing abilities – both positive and negative. There are many factors to consider in your choice, but, for me, the most important is trust. You’ve poured all your skill, hard work, and love into your story. You should expect nothing less from the person reviewing your work. I can assure you E.L. Norry will pour herself into your story and love it the same way you do. She is part cheerleader, sounding board, thought generator, and yes – if you need it – drill sergeant. My own work has benefited immensely from her ability to spot weak points and provide numerous actionable suggestions to address them. She really is the best thing that ever happened to my story.” – JD Burns, mentored by E.L Norry as part of the US scheme, Author Mentor Match