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Editing services

Final Polish
Our Final Polish editing service has been devised for writers wanting to ensure their manuscript is as good as it can possibly be before looking to approach literary agents or self-publish.
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£680.00
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Beat the Rejection Consultation
Our 'Beat the Rejection' consultation offers the unique opportunity of a 30-minute consultation with a literary agent to discuss the opening of your manuscript and accompanying submission documents.
£199.00
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Bespoke Mentoring
Benefit from expert guidance as you develop your book by working with an experienced editor or established author. Whether you're in the throes of writing a first draft or looking to hone your manuscript before taking the plunge and submitting it to literary agents, our Bespoke Mentoring editing service is all about your book and you setting the agenda.
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How Strong Is Your Book Idea?
'How Strong Is Your Book Idea?' is a unique editing service for writers immersed in the opening stages of the creative process and looking for informed, objective opinion on the concept of their book.
£120.00
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Events & courses

Bournemouth Writing Festival
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Festival Hub: Pavilion Dance South West
The Bournemouth Writing Festival inspires writers to write with practical and hands-on events, workshops, talks, walks and networking opportunities.
Self-Publishing Conference 2023
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College Court Conference Centre
The Self-Publishing Conference offers authors a chance to find out about a wide range of publishing options.
States of Independence 2022
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Clephan Building, De Montfort University
Now in its thirteenth year, States of Independence 2022 is a unique opportunity to meet independent presses from across the region.
Metadata and ISBNs for Self-Publishers
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Get the inside track on ISBNs in this free seminar from Troubador and Nielsen BookData.
The Self-Publishing Conference
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College Court

The Self-Publishing Conference is the UK’s only dedicated self-publishing event, offering authors a chance to find out about a wide range of publis

The Virtual Self-Publishing Experience Day: From Manuscript to Market
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Zoom

If you’re an author considering self-publishing your work, finding out how to go about it, what can realistically be achieved and what your options

Writers' Weekend
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Online
The Virtual Writers' Weekend provides inspiration, information and interaction for writers working in all genres, at all levels. 24-27 June, all online.
Page Turner Awards
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Page Turner Awards is calling for unpublished or published writing to be read by a judging panel of literary agents and industry professionals.
The Writers Bridge Platform Q&A | Building Your Book Launch Team While You Finish The Book
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Virtual Event on Zoom
Learn to build your book-launch team while still writing your book in this lively Zoom Q&A

Listings and Other Courses

Agony Agent
Use our Agony Agent service to get answers to your questions about aspects of the writing/publishing process, the marketability of your novel, editing, or general advice on how to submit your work, direct from literary agent.
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£25.00
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Final Polish
Our Final Polish editing service has been devised for writers wanting to ensure their manuscript is as good as it can possibly be before looking to approach literary agents or self-publish.
From
£680.00
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