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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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How To Edit Your Book
Learn how to become a more objective reader of your work in practical seminar sessions with professional editors, and receive one-to-one feedback on a section of your manuscript.
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Our 2020 Yearbooks
“A lifeline... it set my feet on the publishing path” Joanne Harris on the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook
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.
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Writing Fiction For Children & Young Adults
Join best-selling authors for a writing workshop of your choice and hear from leading literary agents at our annual conference.
Join award-winning author Zoe Gilbert for a very special evening course dedicated to writing that comes with a fantastical edge.
4 Tips For Revisiting Your Last Draft
Read our tips on revisiting your drafts & share your own editing habits!
Baptism and Boldness in Translating
Translator Gwen Davies describes the process of translating The Jeweller by Caryl Lewis.
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Videos and Podcasts
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Video: Becoming A Successful IllustratorJo Davies and Derek Brazell discuss their book, Becoming A Successful Illustrator, ahead of their masterclass evening with Writers & Artists.
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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.
