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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 Write For Children & Young Adults
Our popular full-day conference is back for 2019! Includes a two-hour author workshop, networking drinks and panel discussion with leading literary agents.
Saturday 23rd February
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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
Join author and journalist Helen Croydon for our final evening masterclass of 2018 and an insight into the key things to plan and craft an effective memoir.
Subject your work-in-progress to critically acclaimed authors and receive guidance from industry professionals on our course beginning in January.
Jo Davies and Derek Brazell advise on the process of illustration, from receiving your brief through to delivering your work.
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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Do you read books, or do you prefer to use a Kindle?Do you read books, or do you prefer to use a Kindle? I prefer to have a book in my hands rather than... read more
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What book/books have you read lately?
What book/books have you read lately? I have recently soaked myself in Bernard Cornwall, Conn Iggulden... read more
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How has reading affected your life?
How has reading affected your life? I walk more in the world because my love of reading.
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How much dialogue?Hi all. How much dialogue is too much? Or is there no such thing as too much? The story I am currently... read more
Videos and Podcasts
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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.
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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.
