Royal Literary Fund Fellow

The Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Fellows offer one-to-one practical sessions to help you improve your writing, whatever your subject or level of study.

Royal Literary Fund Fellows will return in September for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

In the meantime we suggest these sources of support for your writing.

We offer help with academic writing tailored to your needs. 

Sessions are tailored to your needs. This could mean: 

  • Support with planning and structure.
  • Advice on clarity and working to a word limit.
  • Help with editing, grammar and punctuation.
  • Any other issue you want to bring.

We cover all academic writing, including: 

  • Essays.
  • Reports.
  • Theses and dissertations.
  • Book chapters.
  • Posters etc. 

What you can expect from us.

What you can expect:

  • Free of charge.
  • One-to-one consultation, lasting 50 minutes.
  • Advice unique to your needs.
  • Confidential support.

What we don't do:

  • Proof-read your work.
  • Teach English as a second language.
  • Provide specialist support for specific learning disabilities.

Due to funding restrictions, this service is only available to students in the UK. You cannot have an online consultation when you are abroad.
This service is available during teaching weeks, and consultations are not available during vacation periods.  

Learn about the RLF Fellowship Scheme: Fellowship Scheme – Royal Literary Fund

Positive Feedback from Students.

It was the most real, honest and helpful criticism I've ever had.

I can't explain how helpful it was, not only for cutting words but for my own mental state!

 

Book an appointment with a Royal Literary Fund Fellow

To book an appointment, use the table below to choose a location and day of the week that works best for you, then contact the Fellow directly using the email address provided:

LocationDay of weekFellow and contact email
Noreen & Kenneth Murray Library, The King's BuildingsMondayLesley Glaister (email link)
Main LibraryTuesday & WednesdayIsabel Adey (email link)
Main LibraryThursday & FridayLucy Ribchester (email link)

 

Find out more about our RLF Fellows in 2025-2026

Isabel Adey

Isabel Adey is an editor based in Edinburgh. She is particularly interested in widening access to literature and learning.

For more information about Lesley, please visit her website:
Isabel Adey homepage

Lesley Glaister

Lesley Glaister is a novelist, poet, playwright and teacher of creative writing. 

For more information about Lesley, please visit her website:
Lesley Glaister homepage

Lucy Ribchester

Lucy Ribchester is a novelist, short story writer and journalist based in Edinburgh. 

For more information about Lucy, please visit her website:
Lucy Ribchester homepage

BSL users

Contact us through an online sign language interpreter

British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact the University of Edinburgh via Contact Scotland BSL, the online British Sign Language video relay interpreting service.

Find out more on the Contact Scotland BSL website


 

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