Services
Three ways to bring your writing to the desk
Choose a self-paced course, a monthly clinic, or a closer mentoring arrangement — each built around structured, specific feedback.
Course
Reporting Fundamentals Course
A four-week self-paced course covering interview preparation, note discipline, structuring a first draft, and checking claims before filing. Written for entrants to the field and for writers moving across from adjacent work.
What's included
- ■ Eight video lessons
- ■ A downloadable workbook
- ■ Three practice assignments with model answers
- ■ A closing self-assessment
Monthly plan
Editorial Clinic Series
A monthly plan giving access to four live online clinics where participants bring work in progress and receive structured comment from a working editor. Each clinic holds a maximum of twelve places so that every piece is discussed.
What's included
- ■ Four live clinics each month
- ■ Session recordings
- ■ Written notes from each session
- ■ A shared resource library on sourcing and drafting
Two-month arrangement
One-to-One Editorial Mentoring
A two-month mentoring arrangement pairing a writer with an editor matched to their beat. Suited to reporters preparing a substantial piece or moving into a new subject area.
What's included
- ■ Six scheduled conversations
- ■ Written notes on up to five drafts
- ■ Guidance on shaping pitches for commissioning desks
- ■ A closing plan setting out next steps
Pricing
Straightforward pricing in Naira
Reporting Fundamentals
₦12,000
- Eight video lessons
- Downloadable workbook
- Three practice assignments
- Closing self-assessment
Editorial Clinic Series
₦25,000/mo
- Four live clinics monthly
- Recordings and written notes
- Shared resource library
- Max twelve places per clinic
One-to-One Mentoring
₦44,000
- Six scheduled conversations
- Notes on up to five drafts
- Pitch-shaping guidance
- Closing plan for next steps
Reading feedback
Proof-mark legend
New paragraph needed
The idea has shifted and deserves its own break.
Source unclear
Attribution or sourcing needs to be made explicit.
Tighten
The sentence can carry the same weight in fewer words.
Holds up
This passage does what it needs to; leave it alone.
Before you file
Pre-publication checklist
- Every quote checked against notes
- Names and titles spelled correctly
- Numbers and dates cross-checked
- Right of reply sought where relevant
This checklist is shared in full with course and clinic participants as a downloadable worksheet.
Mentoring
Mentor availability board
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 14:00 | Open |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | — | Full |
| Friday | — | 13:00 | Open |