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Editing 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
outYour book idea assessed: How Strong Is Your Book Idea?
A review of those all-important Opening Chapters2
Developing
your craftA read and review of your work: Full Manuscript Review
Develop your book with a mentor: Bespoke Mentoring3
Ready to
submit?A line-by-line edit of your manuscript to help iron out grammatical mistakes and inconsistencies: Final Polish
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Speak to the
right peoplePost a question to a literary agent: Agony Agent
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Our 2018 Yearbooks
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Essential advice on the writing and publishing process, and all of the industry contacts you need.
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Your Testimonials
We offer a number of events & editing services geared towards helping you to get your book published.
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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.
Featured
Exclusive Evening Masterclasses
We're hosting an exciting series of one-off masterclasses to help raise money for Book Aid International. And that means writing advice from Stuart Turton, Abi Elphinstone and Tony Parsons!
Things I Learned On My Path To Publication
Regular W&A blogger Lia Louis only went and got herself a book deal! In a stirring post she talks about some of the things she learned along the way...
How To Create A Heroine For Our Time
Taking inspiration from real life, creating weaknesses, thinking about relationships... Elizabeth Mundy offers advice on how to create a heroine readers believe in.
How To Get Published at Denman
Join W&A in beautiful Oxfordshire surrounds for writing workshops with Tim Pears, Natasha Farrant and William Ryan; a keynote session with Rachel Joyce; and panel discussions with industry professionals!
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Videos and Podcasts
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Video: Neil Gaiman On Writing Myths
Neil Gaiman discusses his love of myths, his favourite Norse goddess and how tone of voice became a particular challenge to overcome when writing Norse Mythology.
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Video: Some Writing Tips from George Saunders
George Saunders, author of the 2017 Man Booker prize winning novel 'Lincoln In The Bardo', shares some writing tips with Writers & Artists.
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Video: Interview with Claire McGowan
Writers & Artists sit down with crime novelist Claire McGowan to discuss the importance of dialogue and her path to publication.
