Adventures News

Engaging the Reader: A Glimpse from the Latest TLC Adventures

Your fine and necessary service made it possible for me as a novice to write a bestseller.
Terry Darlington, Narrow Dog to Carcassonne, Transworld

My first novel has found its way onto Waterstone’s Summer Reads list. It would have not got there without TLC.
Nick Taussig, Love and Mayhem, Revolver Books

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 by Christine Coleman

It was invaluable to receive a perceptive report on the strengths and weaknesses of my novel from a professional
Christine Coleman, The Dangerous Sports Euthanasia Society, Transita

If it wasn’t for TLC, my novel just wouldn’t have made it.
Heather Reyes, Zade, Saqi

Jammy Dodgers on the Run by Brenda Sivers Bowering

Macmillan have commissioned my fourth children’s book. Without TLC’s help I would never have got this far.
Brenda Sivers Bowering, Jammy Dodgers series, Macmillan

Who’s Afraid of The Teddy Bear’s Picnic by Pam Smart

I would like to thank TLC for making my book publishable.
Pam Smart, Who’s Afraid of The Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Chipmunk Publishing

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

TLC’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

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? by Helen Salter

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

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 by Norman Thomas

Thank you for your kindness and encouragement and for choosing such a perfect reader.
Norman Thomas, The Thousand Petalled Daisy, Maia Press

TLC was invaluable . 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

I am convinced my book’s success is due to the down to earth, practical advice TLC gave me.
Tony Booth, Cox’s Navy, Pen and Sword

Many thanks to your excellent consultancy for its invaluable contribution to making this possible.
Michael Richardson, The Pig Bin, Tindall Street Press

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 advice I received was 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

Thanks to Rebecca Swift’s well-informed advice, I was able to get a publishing deal incredibly quickly.
Tom Feiling, The Candy Machine, Penguin Books

TLC’s report made all the difference in getting The Golden Pig published.
Mark Penny, The Golden Pig, by The Penny Brothers, Lightning Press

TLC was beyond helpful in the writing of my novel. My experience was worth every penny!
Susan Wooldridge, The Hidden Dance, Allison & Busby

TLC chose the perfect reader. Thanks to the invaluable advice, my book is now proving to be a hit!
Karen Andrea, The Enchanted Library, Legend Press/YouWriteOn

I don’t think any serious writer should think of submitting work without first sending it to TLC.
Angela Young, Speaking of Love, Beautiful Books

The advice was clear and perceptive ... and the result, according to the reviews, was a book worth writing
Peter Webb, Ice Bears and Kotick, Seafarer Books

Other Editorial Services

TLC is able to offer both copy-editing and proofreading services but does so discriminately. Not all writers will need these services and we don’t want to encourage anyone to part with what can be quite large sums of money for something that isn’t necessary. However, if you have decided to self-publish, a final read from an expert eye can be important if you want to ensure you have your manuscript in the best shape.

Please note, whilst we are also in touch with a ghostwriter, this process is extremely costly, and we would only recommend in exceptional circumstances.

If you would like to know more about what copy-editing, proofreading and ghostwriting are, then please see the information provided in TLC Tips.

We’re very happy to discuss your requirements so please do get in touch with us.