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The Literary Consultancy is the UK's first and leading editorial and manuscript assessment service,
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TLC offers writers at all stages of their professional development straightforward, honest advice. We employ a group of Readers, all of whom are professional writers with many years' experience in the industry, to read and assess the writing we receive from our clients and to offer in-depth advice on how best to proceed in terms of editing, and in terms of publishing their work. We pride ourselves

in giving honest feedback that is tailored to the needs and talents of each of our writers, and in preparing them on what to expect in the transitional stages between writing and getting published. TLC was established in 1996 and is funded by the Arts Council.

22/11/2024

Reflecting on our Industry Day, where mentees have the unique opportunity to connect with publishing experts and fellow writers in a supportive, intimate environment. This special day also includes the chance to pitch your book and receive live feedback from industry guests.

What is TLC Mentoring?
✅ Finish your book in 12-18 months
✅ Bespoke one-to-one feedback with an editor
✅ Track (and meet) your goals in your Workbook
✅ 360° service includes a full manuscript assessment
✅ Join an intimate, non-competitive Industry Day with an agent and publisher
✅ Whole-person approach to mentoring, including coaching (Premium)
✅ Support at every stage from the TLC Team

Find out more: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/mentoring/

19/11/2024

Meet Julia Forster, your coach for Write Club Plus: Amplify!

With over two decades in publishing, Julia brings a wealth of experience to our 3-month group coaching programme. As Co-Director of Being A Writer at TLC and a published author, she understands the writer's journey intimately.

Julia's coaching is designed to help you:
➡ Set and achieve meaningful writing goals
➡ Cultivate a resilient creative practice
➡ Connect with a supportive community of fellow writers

Join us to amplify your writing under Julia's expert guidance. Limited spots are available for the January

Sign Up here: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/write-club-plus-amplify-2/

18/11/2024

A wonderful testimonial from a recent Write Club Plus: Amplify alum! A testament to the impact of building confidence, focus, and resilience.

If you're serious about progressing towards your writing goals, enrolment for the next Write Club Plus: Amplify programme is now open. We also have two bursary places available!

Find out more: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/write-club-plus-amplify-2/

15/11/2024

Rejection is an inevitable part of the writing journey, but it doesn’t have to define your experience. In our latest blog, we share our top five strategies for dealing with rejection and keeping your creative spirit alive.

Read more: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2024/11/how-to-deal-with-rejection/

13/11/2024

Serious about reaching your writing goals? Our 12-week advanced coaching programme, Write Club Plus: Amplify, is designed to help you make real progress.
Join a select cohort to achieve your writing goals with expert guidance and peer support.

There are two bursary places available!

Enrol today and take the next step in your writing journey: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/write-club-plus-amplify-2/

07/11/2024

Curious about alternative pathways beyond the agent-to-Big 5 route?

Join our Being A Writer webinar to learn how to build your skills and reach the right readers. Hear from writers who’ve made themselves visible and learn how to do the same!

This webinar is for Being A Writer members, to become a member sign up here: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/being-a-writer/

04/11/2024

Enrolment is now open for Write Club Plus: Amplify.

Our 12-week advanced coaching programme is tailored for writers who are serious about making real progress towards their writing goals. Through structured guidance, practical exercises, and the support of an engaged writing community, you’ll be equipped to amplify your writing.

Here’s what you’ll get:
Biweekly live coaching sessions with a small, dedicated focused group
A detailed 12-week roadmap with weekly prompts and exercises
Access to the Being A Writer co-writing sessions throughout 2024
A one-on-one coaching session with our expert, Julia Forster
A private online community for sharing, feedback, and accountability

Early Bird registration ends November 18th—secure your spot today and set yourself up for a successful 2025.

Enrol now: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/write-club-plus-amplify-2/

25/10/2024

We're thrilled by the amazing feedback from !

This was FREE for our members! We're excited to keep providing exclusive workshops, events, and resources for their writing journey.

Become a member: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/being-a-writer/

23/10/2024

Ready to take your writing project to the next level? The TLC Mentoring Programme offers one-on-one guidance with experienced editors to help you complete your book in 12-18 months. From personalised feedback to industry insights and a supportive community, this is the ideal path for serious writers looking to bring their creative vision to life.

Find out more: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/mentoring/

21/10/2024

Our Christmas Vouchers are back for 2024! 🎉

Give the gift of creativity, perfect for the writer in your life, these vouchers can be used for a range of editorial services—from manuscript assessments to mentoring.

Whether they're just starting out or polishing their final draft, our services offer invaluable support from industry professionals. Plus, enjoy 10% off if you buy before the end of November!

Make their writing dreams come true this holiday season. ✨

Find out more here: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2024/10/tlc-christmas-vouchers-for-the-writer-in-your-life-6/

18/10/2024

Our blog this month is written by Zara Bain, founder of AAT, a service that provides transcripts for digital content. Zara is a published academic author and a PhD researcher. She notes writing can be lonely, and navigating practicalities and identity around illness and disability can be isolating. In this guest blog she provides top tips on how to make sure your content is as accessible as possible, for yourself and those reading and interacting with it.

Swipe for three top tips and head to the link in our bio to read the full blog.

15/10/2024

Ready to dive deep into your book planning process? Join us TONIGHT for Five Ways to Plan Your Book with the brilliant Karina Lickorish Quinn, author of The Dust Never Settles.

In this interactive workshop, Karina will share invaluable tips and planning techniques used by acclaimed writers, along with exercises to help you find the best path forward for your own writing journey. Whether you're writing a novel, short story, or nonfiction, come and be inspired to plan with more efficiency, clarity, and joy!

When: October 15th, 7-8:30pm BST
Where: Online

This event is FREE for members. Become a member via the link in our bio.

About Karina:
A Peruvian-British writer and Senior Lecturer at Royal Holloway, Karina's work spans novels, literary horror, and critical essays. Her debut The Dust Never Settles (2021) delves into Peru’s colonial past, while her upcoming projects include The River Dies Quietly (2025) and a short story collection.

11/10/2024

Join us for Five Ways to Plan Your Book, an exclusive workshop with the brilliant Karina Lickorish Quinn, author of The Dust Never Settles and The House of Skin.

Dive into expert tips, creative exercises, and proven strategies to plan your next novel, short story, or non-fiction project with joy and efficiency!

Date: Tuesday, Oct 15

25/09/2024

We're delighted with the amazing feedback on our flagship self editing courses.

Find out more about out self editing course for non fiction and fiction writers: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2024/06/self-editing-course-enrolment-open-now-2/

All students will get the opportunity for a 30 minute one-to-one with the course tutor, and will also receive one year’s free access to TLC’s Being A Writer platform, worth £144. Graduating students will be issued with a certificate of completion, and you will have the option to access discounts on any of TLC’s professional editing and mentoring services.

To optimise your time and to help you get the most value out of this course, we will not be asking you to give peer feedback, and instead focus on teaching you the practical nuts and bolts of self-editing that you can carry forward into your practice and writing life.

This course is suitable for writers with novels in progress and complete first drafts.

Deadline to apply for a bursary place is September 30th.

20/09/2024

Do you have a finished draft or work in progress? Join on of our flagship Self- Editing Courses designed for fiction and non-fiction writers.

Format:
✅6 weeks
✅12 hours of live teaching, online
✅30 minute one-to-one for every student
✅A suite of digital resources
✅A reading list for your ongoing practice
✅Maximum 12 writers per group
✅Teaching draws on TLC’s Ethical Editing principles, used by publishers

There is one 100% bursary available for each course and 1 place available on a 50% bursary basis.

Enrol now and take your writing from work in Progress to Ready to Publish. https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2024/02/self-editing-course-enrolment-open-now/

17/09/2024

Our Self-Editing Fiction course begins on October 23rd!

Using a mixture of theory, close reading of published texts, and practical exercises, this TLC Course, led by author and editor Jon Barton, will take you through the fundamentals of self-editing for fiction. Perfect for writers at any stage.

Don't miss out! Sign up now to secure your spot via the link in bio

11/09/2024

Pitching work to literary agents can feel overwhelming, and complicated. In this month's blog we share our top tips on how to pitch to a literary agent, whilst preserving your sense of sanity and wellbeing.

Here are three top tips and head to this link to read the full blog: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2024/09/how-to-pitch-to-a-literary-agent/

03/09/2024

Our Self-Editing for Non Fiction course begins on October 14th!

Using a mixture of theory, close reading, and practical exercises, this TLC course, led by author and creative writing tutor Xanthi Barker,will take you through the fundamentals of self-editing for non fiction.

✅6 weeks
✅12 hours of live teaching, online
✅One-to-one for every student
✅A suite of digital resources
✅Includes consideration of self care
✅Maximum 12 writers per group
✅Teaching draws on TLC’s Ethical Editing principles, used by Publishers

Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/4g7EvZn

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Our Self-Editing for Non Fiction course begins on October 14th! Sign up via the link in the bio. Using a mixture of theory, close reading, and practical exercises, this TLC course, led by author and creative writing tutor Xanthi Barker,will take you through the fundamentals of self-editing for non fiction. ✅6 weeks ✅12 hours of live teaching, online ✅One-to-one for every student ✅A suite of digital resources ✅Includes consideration of self care ✅Maximum 12 writers per group ✅Teaching draws on TLC’s Ethical Editing principles, used by publishers #WritingCourse #SelfEditing #NonFiction #MemoirWriting

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TLC offers writers at all stages of their professional development straightforward, honest editorial advice. We pioneered the editorial consultancy model as the first company to offer professional manuscript assessment in 1996, and still use the same model today with a team of 90 expert readers reading and assessing the writing we receive from our clients to offer in-depth advice on how best to proceed in terms of developing, improving, re-drafting, and finding readerships for their work. We pride ourselves in giving honest feedback that is tailored to the needs and talents of each of our writers, and offer assessment and mentoring for writers working on fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short stories, scripts, and screenplays. TLC was established in 1996 and is an Arts Council England NPO (National Portfolio Organisation).