Mentorship

Shagufta offers one-to-one mentorship for poets and writers looking for thoughtful, experienced guidance in their creative practice. She works with both newer voices and more established poets, offering tailored support at every stage of the writing journey.

Shagufta has helped writers edit and develop poetry collections, shape manuscripts, and build confidence in their voice and craft. Many of the poets she has mentored have gone on to, publish award-winning collections, and even be appointed as laureates.

Whether you are working on a full manuscript, developing a new body of work, or simply want a sounding board for your ideas, Shagufta offers honest feedback, thoughtful prompts, and grounded encouragement. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate and rooted in real-world experience as a published poet, performer and educator.

Shagufta can support with

  • Editing and refining poetry collections or individual pieces

  • Structuring and developing a manuscript

  • Preparing work for submission or publication

  • Building confidence in your writing practice

  • Sustaining creative momentum and setting achievable goals

Working with Shagufta

'How lucky anyone is who gets to work with Shagufta, for her kindness, her listening ear, her commitment to helping expand the creative journeys of those she works with, her vision and her talent.'

- Nadine Aisha Jassat ' 'Le Me Tell You This'

‘Through her encouragement, guidance and challenge, Shagufta helped me to bring forward my creative and spiritual self in its full poetic wholeness - working with her was an absolute blessing, she is a joy to be around... and 6 months later, my collection was selected for publication! So grateful for all the support she showed me, and without a doubt I'd absolutely recommend her as a mentor.'

- Brown Girl in the Ring AKA Sophina Jagot

Let’s work together.

Interested in mentorship together? Fill out some info and Shagufta will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!