Pro writing mentorships with one of Australia’s most celebrated freelance journalists, as featured on

Do any of these sound familiar?

Do you sense that you’re a good writer, but that you could do better?

Are you terrified of pitching to your dream publication?

Do you shut down your ideas before they have a chance to become reality?

Are you keeping yourself small when you know you could be big?

Do you suspect that the main thing holding you back, is you?

Fleur dives in to all the things you want to do, but don’t know how, like:

✔️ get paid to travel/eat/interview amazing people

✔️ pitch like a pro

✔️ come up with unique story ideas

✔️ discover tips and tricks only top-tier writers know

✔️ understand what editors and clients actually want


✔️ break through self doubt and finally feel confident

✔️ write stories that move people

✔️ blow away PR speak and marketing babble

✔️ nail persuasive writing

Imagine you had someone who could hand you the key to unlocking all these things.

What if they could give you the pro-level feedback you crave, and the support when you’re struggling?

How about if they made you accountable, so that you keep on reaching for the stars?

Oh, wait. That’s what a mentorship with Fleur Bainger looks like.

What does a small group mentorship with Fleur look like?

Fleur hosts a small group mentoring program for mid-career professionals who sense they can write - and earn – at a higher level, if they only knew how.

  • Sidestep common stumbling blocks to nail pitches, score commissions and get better pay in half the time.

  • Boost your writing skills with the pro tools Fleur shares – it’s like having a veil lifted, pushing your confidence through the roof.

  • Be anchored by eight weeks of guided, one-hour zoom sessions to get on-tap experience to create the writing future of your dreams.

  • Yearn to write original stories for a top magazine? Fleur will show you how.

  • Have the freedom to ask Fleur anything (if you’re wondering about it, chances are others are too – that’s the beauty of group).

  • Get handy PDF guides to prompt you when working alone.

This sounds like what I need.

What happens, week to week?

Fleur has 23 years’ experience working with top tier brands such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph (UK), ABC radio, Australian Traveller and Australian Geographic.

These are the inclusions of your small group mentoring program:

 pre-week one: onboarding

You’ll get crystal clear on how the next eight weeks are going to smash your goals.

 week one

Create a wish list of dream writing outlets. Build editor/client relationships. Score commissions without pitching. Understand audience. See what editors want. This is your how-to guide for success.

 week two

Dive deep into pitching. A step-by-step of the key elements, so you’ll stand out from the thousands of other pitches cluttering inboxes.

 week three

Draw awareness to common mistakes you may not even realise you’re making, rid your words of PR-speak and set your pieces apart with powerful writing techniques. This is how to move people with your writing.

 week four

Think up the story ideas no one else has. Become top-of-mind for originality. Find new story angles for popular topics. Get your audience to read all the way to the end.

week five

Shred writer’s block (AKA overwhelm/procrastination/avoidance/ghosting) and skyrocket confidence while you’re at it.

 week six

Want to double your income and halve your workload? Figure out what you're worth and how to charge it. Tricks for negotiating pay and a strategic approach to travel writing trips.

week seven

Set up life as a flexible freelance writer who works when, and where they want. The tools to make it happen.

week eight

Cement those discoveries, reflect how far you’ve come and feel bulletproof about your future career

BONUS: Ask how to score a free one-to-one session with Fleur, where she’ll drill down on your specific needs via personalised advice.

Testimonials

  • “I doubled my income without altering my workload”

    “While working with Fleur, the progress I made in both my professional and personal life was phenomenal.

    I doubled my income without altering my workload, I started pitching and landing stories with my dream publications, and friends and family were commenting on how much more confident and assertive I am.

    Fleur gently nudged me into territory I would have usually found uncomfortable to navigate alone, which has completely transformed my career.”

    Monique Ceccato, travel journo and content creator

  • “The knowledge I've gained has been beyond what I imagined.”

    “Coaching with Fleur has been so worthwhile.

    Her insights from years of experience are so valuable, and the knowledge I've gained has been beyond what I ever imagined.

    Her friendly, warm and approachable coaching style is just an absolute bonus.

    I highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about the world of writing.”

    Kirsty Petrides, writer and content creator

  • “Fleur's mentoring challenged me out of my comfort zone”

    "Fleur's mentoring challenged me out of my comfort zone while nurturing me to become better at writing, pitching and general workflow practices.

    Interestingly, she worked with me on mindset, which is not what I expected, but it turns out, it's what I needed.

    Be prepared to work, and then watch your writing flourish as result."

    Dianne Bortoletto, freelance writer

  • Fleur, in five sessions, turned me, as an author, and the book around; totally.

    “I was writing a book, The Nature and Future of Humankind, for two years.

    I was failing.

    The ideas were there but the presentation was hopeless; too abstract and academic.

    Fleur, in five sessions, turned me, as an author, and the book around; totally.

    She listened to my aims, helped me to define my audience and to write directly to them with my voice.

    In short, she rescued my dream. Fleur is a great mentor.”

    Neville Bruce, university lecturer and author

  • "My productivity, profitability, and creativity have skyrocketed."

    “I’ve been freelance writing for Perth print and online media outlets for nine years. I’ve never done a mentorship, and I didn’t know quite what to expect. My sessions with Fleur have been invaluable. As we delved deeper, I realised this is not a mentorship solely focused on creative writing. I worked with Fleur on organisation, mindset and overwhelm. This laid solid foundations that I hadn’t realised I had been lacking, for a clearer and more positive forward focus.

    My productivity, profitability, and creativity have skyrocketed. Fleur is so approachable. Her directness will bring out the best in you, challenge, question, push, and encourage you. I changed my mindset, and my confidence in my own ability has soared. “

    Amanda Carlin, writer and blogger

  • "She really encouraged me to believe in myself and listen to that little voice within."

    “I loved working with Fleur for many reasons.

    Not only did she help me develop and improve my writing, but she also boosted my confidence as a business owner.

    She gave me holistic advice about running my business and trusting my instinct.

    She really encouraged me to believe in myself and listen to that little voice within.

    I’d highly recommend Fleur as a mentor to anyone looking to improve and hone their writing skills and go on a journey of personal development.“

    Amy Gough, digital marketing agency owner and writer

Let’s be upfront: I only work with people who want to progress. If you want overnight success and have too much else going on to give this a red hot go, then keep on walking.

BUT…

If you’re serious about reaching your writing goals and know you’d get a huge boost from an expert who’s been where you’re going, you’re in the right place.

As an in-demand journalist, I take on a strictly limited number of people each quarter, and I want to know that you’re determined to get where you want to go.

  • You're procrastinating, aren't you? (I know, because I used to be you). What if you were to stop overthinking, and just 'do'?.

Fleur works predominantly with travel and freelance journalists, and has also supported foreign correspondents, content writers, authors, marketing professionals, PR agents and destination specialists.

She loves working with those who are focussed on up-levelling their business, mindset and writing skills.