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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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Writing Courses
Invaluable guidance from award-winning authors, starting September 2019.
Your Novel with William Ryan (10 weeks)
Your Children's Book with Caroline Green (5 weeks)
Writing Non-Fiction with Lara Feigel (5 weeks)
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Our 2019 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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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
The children's author and illustrator offers advice on the creative process and the power of observation.
Line Editing: What to look out for
Author Kate Dylan shares her top tips on what you should be looking out for when line editing your work
Join Lara Feigel, an award-winning writer of memoir, history and group biography, to explore essential elements of writing non-fiction
Join a small group of writers to develop your children's book on this evening course designed to cover the essential aspects of writing for children and young adults.
Recent Q&As
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Children authors and illustratorsHi, Are there any authors out there who illustrates their own children books? I am attempting to... read more
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Competition opportunityHi guys, this technically isn't a question so apologies if this is not allowed, but I didn't know where... read more
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Beta Reader
Hi everyone, I am currently on the hunt for someone to read my thriller novel and provide constructive... read more
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Books at hand?Adrian Sroka, on May 18th asked where we chose to work. Always a good thing to find out how others go... read more
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.
