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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
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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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.
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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.
Subject your work-in-progress to critically acclaimed authors and receive guidance from industry professionals on our course beginning September 2018.
Set a schedule. Commit. Protect your time. Debut author Charlene Allcott on the importance of how to start treating your writing like a job...
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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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.
