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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

  • 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.

    Saturday 21st March

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  • NEW: Guide To... series

    The first two titles in our new Writers' & Artists' Guide To... series are now available, providing essential guidance and advice on the writing and publishing process.

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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.

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

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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

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.

Your Children's Book

Your Children's Book

Join Christopher Edge, award-winning children’s fiction author and experienced creative writing practitioner, on Wednesday evenings for a short course on how to write - and pitch - your children's book.

What To Expect When Working With An Editor

What To Expect When Working With An Editor

Acclaimed author, experienced editor and mentor Natalie Young, on what writers should expect from the process.

What Does A Publishing House Look Like?

What Does A Publishing House Look Like?

Ever wondered how a publishing house is structured? Alysoun Owen explains all in this extract from the Writers' & Artists' Guide to Getting Published.

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