Chris Baraniuk

Non-fiction Writing Coach & Mentor

Pitch stories that AI could never write

Or, harness writing to make yourself smarter, whatever job you do

In a world where people increasingly turn to AI for writing tasks, it's more important than ever to stand out by drafting original prose with skill and intentionality. As a professional science journalist with more than a decade of experience, I can help you hone your writing, enabling you to better connect with readers.

My work has been published by the BBC, Wired, The Guardian, The Economist, National Geographic and many other top publications. I've also edited plenty of freelancers' copy.

Over the years, I've learned the power of writing to sharpen the mind, and to transmit both knowledge and human experiences. Writing forces you to think, develop your thoughts, and put coherent sentences down on a page, or screen. I do this every day. Let me show you how you can master writing and take your work to the next level.

£75 £60 - Coaching Session

I will read up to 3,000 words of your writing and meet with you in a 60-minute Zoom session to develop a strategy to fortify your work.
We could focus on making your journalism human-centered and AI-proof. Or how about supercharging your pitching style and interview skills?
Alternatively, we might work on applying writing skills in fields other than journalism.

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£225 £150 - Mentoring Max

I will read up to 9,000 words of your writing or pitches in total and meet with you over three 60-minute Zoom sessions at times that are convenient for you.
It's a chance to dig in deep on how you write, why it matters to you, and how you can inject a unique voice into your prose.
Ultimately, we'll work together to bring your writing to the next level. Let me know what you're looking for and we can go from there.

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Testimonials

"Chris is one of the best writers and journalists I work with. He has a solid grasp of what makes for a captivating and relevant story: narrative storytelling matched with solid reporting and facts, to craft something that is both enlightening and entertaining."

Mun-Keat Looi
International News & Features Editor at the BMJ

"I worked with Chris at the BBC and can vouch for both his news sense and writing style. He has an unparallelled ability to sniff out a great story and turn any topic, however dry, into sizzling copy. Any writer would benefit immensely from his wisdom."

Jane Wakefield
Former BBC News Senior Journalist and current writer, conference host and consultant

"Chris is a journalist with the highest personal standards who brings rigour, enthusiasm and craft to every project he tackles. Not only is he talented and experienced, he's generous, too: willing to pass on his knowledge to others."

Richard Fisher
Senior Editor at Aeon and author of The Long View