Lis McDermott

an author, a poet and a writing mentor

Welcome and thank you for stopping off to look at my world of writing and books.

If you want to know about my books, or talk to me about mentoring or poetry, then please take a look, and if you want to know more, I’d love to hear from you.

BOOKS BY LIS

testimonials

I found the workshop very positive and it has cemented my idea about writing a book. Lis provided some clear guidelines and activities that have allowed me to expand a seed of an idea into a plan of action.

WRITING WORKSHOP

STEVE

I’ve found that working each month with Lis, chapter to chapter, means I actually get it done and devote time to it. Otherwise the day job distracts me and everything else takes priority. My desire to get my first book done is so great that I’ve invested in Lis’ experience and knowledge to actually get the job finished.

WRITER MENTORING

FIONA

Lis, provided a very helpful workshop book to guide us through the day. The structure to the day was well thought out and the interaction between the group worked very well and helped to give other ideas and perspectives. A great day for anyone wanting to start his or her inner book.

WRITING WORKSHOP

PAULYNE

I was fortunate enough to hear Lis speak with a talk entitled ‘You don’t know me’. Lis made us aware of something we all do probably every day, make judgements on face value. She highlighted how this could be detrimental to forming relationships and taking our business forward. This is certainly something Lis doesn’t do and this is evident in her work. She manages to bring the best out of people, so that their personality comes out in their headshots. A thought provoking and engaging speaker and all round lovely lady.

SPEAKING

SUE HOLLINGSHEAD

Lis’ workshop was a fantastic way of getting a focus of the type of book I want to write. Her way of leading the session was both inspiring and nurturing. I love it! Need another one.

WRITING WORKSHOP

JAN

Did my first session with my book mentor Lis McDermott who is helping me plan my first book. It was a fabulous day with a great introduction which made me really focus on why I wanted to write it – and who I was writing it for and how I was going to do it. The interactive planning session was amazing. I felt like I already had my book laid out before me in note form. This helps me as my main problem has always been how many stories I can tell rather than what stories to tell! Watch this space for developments in 2020!

WRITER MENTORING

FIONA