Editing Services: Agony Agent

Use our Agony Agent service to get answers to your questions direct from a literary agent or literary consultant about aspects of the writing/publishing process, the marketability of your novel, editing, or how to submit your work.

Everywhere you turn, you’re told that you need a literary agent - but, to a writer trying to get published, agents can seem like an elusive breed in an industry that can be difficult to understand.

Agony Agent is a unique service that enables writers to get answers to their questions direct from literary agents or literary consultants, either in the form of a message via our website or by booking a 15-minute call. This means bespoke, constructive criticism from a publishing industry expert at a fair price, and advice that will leave you with a better understanding of how to progress on your publishing journey.

Please note that this service is not intended for you to directly submit your work to an agent. If you wish to do this, then please consult the submission guidelines in the Yearbook or the individual agency website. 

"It was easy to use and I get to ask an agent a question about my work and get a response without having to wait months for a reply. Very reassuring and helpful." G Ansell

"Brilliant idea, I love, love, love it! A bit like the ‘how to hook an agent’ event, it helps you see that agents are just people, too. It helps demystify the process and at the same time gives you wonderful, personal advice." K Jennings 

Mail: After submitting your question and making a payment, a confirmation email will be sent to your email address. You will receive a 1-2 paragraph response within 2 working days. (Please note, your response may take longer over holiday periods).

Call: During the application you will be asked to supply your Skype ID. If you require assistance with this, see the How It Works? link at the top of the page. You will also be asked to confirm a suitable date and time for your 15-minute call. After submitting your question and making a payment, a confirmation email will be sent to your email address.

At the time and date agreed (alternative times can be arranged via the messaging system within www.writersandartists.co.uk) please log on to Skype and ensure your status is set to Available. The literary agent/literary consultant will send you a connection request and will initiate the call.

• Honest and informed answers direct from the most authoritative and dependable source
• Choice of either a mail response or a 15-minute Skype chat
• Bespoke constructive advice from the experts in good time and at a fair price
• Renewed confidence and motivation to continue your project (or time-saving honesty that will help you explore fresh possibilities). 

The price for this service is £25 for a mail response or £45 for a 15-minute Skype chat.

The cost of the service will be taken at the time you book.Your mail response will be sent to your Writers' & Artists' Dashboard.

^{*This price is inclusive of VAT}