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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
    out

    Your book idea assessed: How Strong Is Your Book Idea?
    A review of those all-important Opening Chapters

    2

    Developing
    your craft

    A read and review of your work: Full Manuscript Review
    Develop your book with a mentor: Bespoke Mentoring

    3

    Ready to
    submit?

    A line-by-line edit of your manuscript to help iron out grammatical mistakes and inconsistencies: Final Polish

    4

    Speak to the
    right people

    Post a question to a literary agent: Agony Agent
    Or book a 30-minute consultation: Beat the Rejection Clinic

  • Writing Courses

    Benefit from manuscript critiques and invaluable advice from award-winning authors and industry professionals.

    Your Novel: 10 weeks on the nitty-gritty of novel writing

    Your Children's Book: 5 weeks dedicated to the art of illustrated picture books

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    We offer a number of events & editing services geared towards helping you to get your book published.

    Find out what writers we've worked with in the past have to say. 

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Why I Chose A Digital First Publisher

Why I Chose A Digital First Publisher

Author Louise Mangos explains why she decided to go with a digital first publisher for her debut novel Strangers On A Bridge.

Work With Publishing Experts

Work With Publishing Experts

Subject your work-in-progress to critically acclaimed authors and receive guidance from industry professionals on our course beginning September 2018.

Give Yourself An Appraisal

Give Yourself An Appraisal

Set a schedule. Commit. Protect your time. Debut author Charlene Allcott on the importance of how to start treating your writing like a job...

How To Get Published

How To Get Published

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 agent panel discussions!

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