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New Writing Course
Reserve your place on this specially curated course on Writing Fiction for Children & Young Adults, which includes access to top UK authors, guidance from industry experts AND a critique of up to 7,500 words of your writing.
Starts 18th October 2016
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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
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outSeeking professional opinion on your book idea?
Book Idea service
Or help with your first draft?
First Draft Review2
Developing
your craftYou want make significant progress with your book. Is now the right time for a mentor's support?
Bespoke Mentoring3
Selling
your bookNeed editorial support before looking to submit?
Midway Review
Or you're looking for a final read and review?
Full Manuscript Review4
Promoting
and publishingYou have approached agents or publishers without success. You are looking for input from the professionals. Beat the Rejection Clinic
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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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Writing calendar
Search festivals, competitions and other events by date, genre or location, and add your own entries, too.
If you're looking for the latest writing competitions or want to share details of your writing group, this is the perfect resource.
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
How to Hook an Agent: YA & New Adult
This intimate half-day event will give you insider knowledge on how to submit your YA & New Fiction novel, what agents are looking for and how to grab their attention.
An unmissable day of advice from acclaimed authors, publishing industry experts and leading UK literary agents.
Sifting Through The Digital Archives
When it came to writing his biography of the novelist Beryl Bainbridge, Brendan King decided to adopt a wholly digital approach. So what are the challenges faced by the digital biographer?
Signed up to writersandartists.co.uk? Great - you're eligible to enter this free short story competition in association with Firewords Quarterly!
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Everybody's doing it...[asking on Q&As for people to “please have a look at my shared work”.] Of course, I’d be happy... read more
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It's time to break out the [elderflower] champagne!!!
a) La Gr@not@ has launched a facebook page and you're all invited to join. To spare the 3 monitors a... read more
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Videos and Podcasts
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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.
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Video: Interview with Sally Gardner
Writers & Artists talk to Sally Gardner about the writing process, finding inspiration and the benefits of short chapters.
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Video: Interview with Kerry Hudson
Writers & Artists talk to author Kerry Hudson about finding your voice as a writer.
