• Editorial Services

    We have grouped together four key stages that a writer goes through.
    Select the stage you are at and see how we can help.

    1

    Starting
    out

    Do you need a professional opinion on your book idea?
    Book Idea Service
    Or help with your first draft
    First Draft Review

    2

    Developing
    your craft

    You have made significant progress with your book. Is now the right time for a mentor's support?
    Mid-way Review Service

    3

    Selling
    your book

    Need a line-by-line edit?
    Full Manuscript Review
    Are you ready to deliver the perfect submission?
    Submission Masterclass

    4

    Promoting
    and publishing

    You have approached agents or publishers without success. You are looking for input from the professionals. Beat the Rejection Clinic

  • Online Edition

    NOW AVAILABLE, the online edition of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook listings

    4500 entries with the option to search and organise the results to find the agents and publishers most relevant to you.

    Available on a 12-month subscription

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  • How To Get Published

    Learn first-hand from authors and industry insiders at our conference, held at London's Senate House.

    Enjoy workshops, chats with authors and learn from editorial directors of the UK's leading publishing houses at this event, in association with the Institute of English Studies.

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  • Author Interview Series

    "I write because I feel that I have to"
    Alexander McCall Smith

    Find out what inspires bestselling authors, including Suzanne Joinson, Alexander McCall Smith and Stephen Kelman.

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The best industry advice for writers and artists, we have expert advice articles, inspirational author interviews, competitions, a lively online community and editorial services for every stage of your writing journey.

See our highlights and find out which stage you are at on your writing journey.

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