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Bespoke Mentoring | Full Manuscript Review | How Strong Is Your Book Idea? | Opening Chapters
Having worked as an editor across ‘big five’ publishers such as Little, Brown and Headline, as well as the UK’s fastest growing publisher, Tara Loder knows what it takes to create a bestselling novel. She’s worked on Sunday Times bestsellers, as well as chart topping digital bestsellers, and is experienced in taking a novel from an idea to a published masterpiece.
Tara specialises in all manner of fiction and has worked across romance, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, mysteries, cosy crime, fantasy, saga, romantasy and historical fiction. She also teaches creative writing and is experienced in mentoring authors, whether it's their debut for their 30th novel.
She loves helping authors to develop their novel, making sure it's ready to capture a reader's attention. She now works as a freelancer for various publishers such as Hodderscape, Joffe and Constable Crime as well as for self-published authors and aspiring authors.
Testimonials:
"With a keen eye and sharp insight honed by years in the industry, Tara Loder has an extraordinary ability to get to the heart of a story and give thoughtful, nuanced suggestions to make the manuscript shine. Any author would be lucky to have her on their team." Erin Litteken, author of The Memory Keeper of Kyiv
"Tara was an absolute joy to work with and understood my book brilliantly, helping me bring it to the version inside my head!" Alison Stockham, author of The Cuckoo Sister
"Tara is a dream editor for any author. Her understanding of narrative and how it shapes the reader's experience is second to none. I worked with Tara on several books and enjoyed every second of our work together, especially when digging down deep into a manuscript and making it the best it can be. I highly recommend Tara as an editor for any writer, emerging or established." Mollie Walton, author of The Daughters of Ironbridge
"Harnessing Tara’s editing expertise for my fantasy novel has been inspirational. She’s incisive and insightful; warm and encouraging. Whether we’re brainstorming ideas, unpicking a passage, or talking ‘big picture’, our conversations are both pragmatic and motivational, while Tara’s enthusiasm for the world and the characters I’ve created feels validatory. With her experienced eye on my work, I know that if I take her advice, my novel will become the best it can be." Liz Martin, aspiring author
"An invaluable aid to getting started or boosting novel writing . . . an expert editor and mentor." Course Attendee
"This course was excellent. Tara made the difference with her competence, human touch, and individual feedback." Course Attendee
"The course was amazing and designed to assist with enhancing my writing skills." Course Attendee