Whether you have an idea for a novel, ten drafts of a work of non-fiction or a eulogy to write and a blank page, The Forge is a select writing consultancy — made up of discreet and distinguished writers — who can help you craft the words you need.

Each piece of writing we help to forge is different, but projects include: creative writing coaching — developing a novel from conception to bestseller; working with leading creatives and talent to produce memoir, non fiction and commercial copy; refining speeches, podcasts and substacks.

Our writers all make their own celebrated work for the page, stage and screen. Whatever material you’re working on, we pair you with the writer with the best tools to hone it into shape.

The Forge: a workshop for your words.

Whenever I need a writer to turn my thoughts into words I go to her. A brilliant writer and editor. As a matter of fact, I wish she was here to write this for me.
Ruth Rogers, The River Cafe

She gave me the kind of notes that only she could give: precise, astonishingly sensitive, funny and so perceptive that it felt almost weird. She’s an incredible writer and that's because she’s an even more incredible reader. She knows what works and why it works and is so specific and delicate in her editing that you feel she gets exactly what you're trying to do somehow better than you do.
Sophie Elmhirst, 2024 Nero Book Award Winner, New York Times Bestseller & one of Barack Obama’s favourite books of 2025 

The best speech of its kind I have ever heard.
William Nicholson, Oscar & BAFTA nominated screenwriter, playwright & novelist.

A sounding board for me to figure out my intentions for the books and how to write them… an editor in helping me to shape and sculpt the story… a brilliant mentor, full of genuine passion for the craft. I come away inspired.
Annie Macmanus, broadcaster, novelist and DJ

The way in which she works is so conducive to getting great material. When I was struggling to write my introduction she helped me find the words.
Claire Ptak, chef and author, Violet Cakes

I don’t know what I would do without her help.
Mona Benjamin, film producer and writer