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The Literary Consultancy, The UK’s leading manuscript assessment service, provides expert, market-aware editorial advice to writers at all levels writing in English.

Founded in 1996, The Literary Consultancy is recommended by The Arts Council England and major publishing houses, and holds a strong track record of helping writers get into print.

The Literary Consultancy offers:

  • Detailed critical assessments of fiction, non fiction, autobiography, children’s books, film/TV/theatre/radio scripts, and poetry at all stages of development
  • An unsurpassed team of readers and editors – highly skilled, professional and sensitive
  • Established working connections with leading publishers and agents such as Curtis Brown, Peters, Fraser and Dunlop, Felicity Bryan, AM Heath, Wade and Doherty, Gregory and Company, Vanessa Holt, Lavinia Trevor, Annette Green, Imrie and Dervis, Penguin Books, Bloomsbury, Hodder Headline, Faber and Faber, Egmont Books, Transita Press, Maia Press, Tindal Street, Serpent's Tail and more...
  • A reputable company, run by publishing professionals with a wealth of industry knowledge, at the heart of London’s literary scene
  • The truth about your work – our aim is to help writers think realistically about their writing. We do not mislead or make false promises

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Narrow Dog to Carcassonne

Narrow Dog to Carcassonne, with which TLC gave me excellent editorial help, sold 30,000 copies to the consumer in hardback. Your fine and necessary service made it possible for me as a novice to write a bestseller.”

Terry Darlington, Narrow Dog to Carcassonne, Transworld

Love and Mayhem

Editorial acumen and wisdom is difficult to find, and TLC possesses both. My first novel has found its way onto Waterstone’s Summer Reads list and it would have not got there without TLC.”

Nick Taussig, Love and Mayhem, Revolver Books

Hitman

Thanks to TLC I got an agent and secured a deal with Hodder Headline. The help you provided was invaluable.”

Max Kinnings, Hitman and The Fixer, Hodder

The Dangerous Sports Euthanasia 
        Society

I found it invaluable to receive a thoughtful and perceptive report on the strengths and weaknesses of my novel from a professional whose opinions I could trust.”

Christine Coleman, The Dangerous Sports Euthanasia Society, Transita

Zade

If it wasn’t for TLC, my novel just wouldn’t have made it. ”

Heather Reyes, Zade, Saqi

Jammy Dodgers

Macmillan have commissioned my fourth children’s book in the Jammy Dodgers series. Without the Literary Consultancy’s help with the first book I would never have got this far.”

Brenda Sivers Bowering, Jammy Dodgers series, Macmillan

Who's Afraid of The Teddy Bear's 
        Picnic

I would like to thank TLC for making my book publishable. ”

Pam Smart, Who’s Afraid of The Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Chipmunk Publishing

Pale as the Dead

It is no exaggeration to say that The Literary Consultancy’s advice and encouragement was invaluable to me when I was writing my first novel, Isabella.”

Fiona Mountain, Pale as the Dead and Isabella, Orion

Habitus

I think it’s fair to say that I owe my career to TLC, editorially and financially. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services to anyone.”

James Flint, Habitus and 52 Ways to Magic America, Fourth Estate

Erskine's Box

TLC’s report and recommendation enabled me to secure an excellent agent and a superb two book deal.”

Kim Lloyd, Erskine’s Box, Sceptre

Does Snogging Count as Exercise?

TLC’s feedback motivated me to keep going with my first novel,
which is now on the bookshop shelves!”

Helen Salter, Does Snogging Count as Exercise?, Piccadilly Press

Something in the Sea

I am awed by your reader’s philosophical, novelistic and teaching skills. I can’t thank her enough.”

Y. J.M Bonavero, Something in the Sea, Bloomsbury

The Thousand Petalled Daisy

Thank you for your kindness and encouragement and for choosing such a perfect reader.”

Norman Thomas, The Thousand Petalled Daisy, Maia Press

Leaving Patrick

TLC was invaluable to me for my novel. I wouldn’t dream of sending a completed novel to my publisher without having TLC look at it first.”

Prue Leith, Leaving Patrick, Sisters and A Lovesome Thing, Penguin Books

Cox's Navy

I am convinced my book’s success is due to the down to earth, practical advice The Literary Consultancy gave me.”

Tony Booth, Cox’s Navy, Pen and Sword

The Pig Bin

Many thanks to your excellent consultancy for its invaluable contribution to making this possible.”

Michael Richardson, The Pig Bin, Tindall Street Press

Before I Die

TLC introduced my work to agents and publishers on my behalf. I suspect no-one would have looked at it otherwise.”

Jenny Downham, Before I Die, David Fickling Books, Random House

The Pools

The advice I received from Anna was detailed, forthright yet encouraging, and pretty spot on. When my agent sent the book off again, we secured a deal with Serpent’s Tail. ”

Bethan Roberts, The Pools, Serpent’s Tail

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