Improve Your Writing
Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow
Would you like to improve your writing?
The Magdalene Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Writing Fellow can help you unlock the potential in your academic writing.
Sid Sagar is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and actor with extensive experience writing for theatre, television, radio and film. He will listen to what you want to achieve, work with you to examine your writing, and help you express your ideas with greater clarity and confidence.
What you can expect
- a one-to-one consultation lasting 50 minutes
- advice tailored to your specific requirements
- confidential support
What your session might cover
- structure
- writing with more clarity
- rewriting, editing, refining exactly what you want to say
- punctuation, grammar, word count, cutting
- critical thinking, paraphrasing, referencing
RLF Writing Fellows do not provide proofreading, EAP, or Creative Writing tuition. Their focus is on helping you develop and strengthen your writing skills for both your current work and future projects.
Making an appointment
Appointments are available on Wednesday and Thursday, 9 am - 6 pm (last appointment 5 pm) during term time.
Most sessions are in-person in Magdalene. You can ask about meeting online, but please note that you must be in the UK. To enquire or book a session, please email: Sid.Sagar@rlfeducation.org.uk.
Mr Sid Sagar
College positions: Royal Literary Fund Fellow, Teaching Bye Fellow
Sid Sagar is the Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Magdalene. He is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and actor who grew up in India, Kenya, Spain and Russia before settling in the UK. His recent plays include Gifted and Talented (Theatre Royal Stratford East, 2026) and Biting Point (Faber, 2025), and he is currently under commission to Pentabus and Hampstead Theatre. His writing has also been commissioned by Channel 4, BritBox and Sky Studios. He is passionate about helping students communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.
Contact the RLF Fellow
Appointments are available during term time on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 6 pm. Please email to enquire or to book a session.