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TLC News

Update from Director

Dear Writer,

TLC has now settled in to its new home, a vibrant new venue in London called the Free Word Centre. For details about the centre, see www.freewordonline.com.

Free Word will enable TLC to increase its literary offerings to those interested in writing and the writing world. To keep in touch with the exciting developments at TLC, sign up to our newsletter on the homepage of this site.

LITERARY AGENTS

Despite these being stringent and confusing times for publishers, TLC is delighted to have place within the last six months, three new clients with literary agents A.M. Heath and Annette Green.


LITERARY ADVENTURES

Our next Literary Adventures holiday is to take place May 15th - 21st 2010. See www.literaryadventures.co.uk for full details of the programme we have on offer, in one of the most beautiful and inspirational settings in the world. There are only three places left for this trip, so be quick if you want a place and mail rebecca@literaryconsultancy.co.uk.

MASTER CLASSES AND SURGERIES

On February 13th TLC co-hosted with Spread the Word a fantastic event which looked at the world of modern publishing. Guardian Book's editor Claire Armitsed chaired a panel of speakers: Dan Franklin, Head of Digital at Canongate, Sara Lloyd, Head of Digital at Macmillan, Jason Pegler of Chipmunka press and writer Kate Pullinger.

The How to Get Published event organised by the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook on Saturday March 13th, is sold out!
TLC will make an appearance there, and again in autumn 2010 date t.b.c.

TLC is set to generate an increasing number of events to keep you up to date with the publishing industry. We will send a newsletter out with information about how to book these events nearer the time, so do make sure that you sign up to our newsletter via our homepage.

TLC will also made appearance at the London Book Fair, April 19-21st. See http://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/page.cfm/Link=45/t=m/goSection=30 and at the Port Eliot Literary Festival.
http://www.porteliotfestival.com/category/performers/other/page/3/


CHAPTER & VERSE - MENTORING SCHEME

We are gearing up for a new industry day on March 27th for people currently engaged on our mentoring programme. TLC is delighted to offer again an intimate panel of experts: Will Atkins (Macmillan New Writing), Arzu Tahsin (Orion, buyer of The Kite Runner) and Katriona Sutton from literary agent Curtis Brown.

The mentoring industry day on October 10th went extremely well. We were lucky to have Will Atkins of Macmillan New Writing, Ellah Allfrey of Granta and Euan Thorneycroft of A.M. Heath Literary Agency to help us understand the latest trends in the publishing industry - and how a new writer might best navigate their way towards publication.

The last industry day for Chapter & Verse was hosted at St Paul's Pavilion, Southbank Centre and was also a great success. It was good to meet people embarked on the scheme and we had a day of intimate, intense discussions about clients' work and the nature of the publishing industry. In the afternoon, we listened to an excellent panel consisting of Hannah Griffiths (Faber & Faber), Will Atkins (Macmillan New Writing), Simon Trewin (United Agents), Broo Doherty (Wade & Doherty) and TLC afficionados writers Sara Maitland and poet Wayne Burrows.

For information about how to get involved in Chapter & Verse mentoring scheme yourselves, do see full details under 'Mentoring' on the list of services in the menu.

GUARDIAN G2

We are grateful to journalist Aida Edemariam for featuring TLC so prominently in her recent article re slush piles and the publishing industry. Check out http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/sep/04/publishing.pressandpublishing

INDUSTRY-LINKS

TLC continues to make links in the literary world at a higher rate than ever. Please look at the 'success stories' and quotes on our homepage. In particular, I was thrilled to hear from Susan Wooldridge whose novel, first read by us several years ago, has just been accepted by Allison & Busby having been tirelessly championed by agent Vanessa Holt. Susan says,

'TLC were beyond helpful in relation to the writing of my novel at a time when I most needed sage advice and encouragement. So thank you for all that. It was worth every penny!'

Recently published is 'Speaking of Love' by Angela Young who kindly says ' I really don't think any writer should try to get anything published before submitting to TLC.' Her reader was Birkbeck's Julia Bell.

Other recent successes include Giles Kristian, who signed a three-book deal with Transworld on the strength of a novel 'Raven' which was read by Daniel Jeffreys. Also, Bethan Roberts sold her novel 'The Pools' to Serpent's Tail after an editorial boost from a TLC read.

Successes also include Jenny Downham, who came to us via the Arts Council Free Read scheme, achieved a fantastic deal through the Felicity Bryan agency for her work 'Before I Die'.

We are proud to add Susan, Angela, Giles, Bethan and Jenny to the list of writers we have helped navigate their way through the complex and competitive world of modern publishing.

Also, look out for Nick Taussig, whose second novel Gorilla Guerilla hits the shelves as I write.


STAPLE

A recent edition of Staple magazine is guest-edited by TLC, and features writing from our clients as well as readers and other associates. Do email Staple's editor Wayne Burrows for copies: wayneburrows@ntlworld.com

The anthology features Jenny Downham, Jane Harris, Nick Taussig, James Flint, Mimi Khalvati and Margaret Drabble amongst others.

CORE WORK

Meanwhile, our core work however continues with the manuscript assessment and mentoring. In fact, as I say, due to a number of factors we are experiencing an upsurge in clients despite the credit crunch which is fantastic. Thank you as ever to those of you who have entrusted us with looking at your work. Receiving feedback can be a delicate process and I do think it is brave for writers to seek to get professional help. That said, we do of course endeavor to be constructive whatever the market-judgement.

I would like to remind you that Solvej and myself are available to discuss your work in-house if you want to tell us about what you are working on and find out if getting an assessment is a good idea.

The smooth running of the in-house team from our established office at Free Word enables TLC to keep abreast of market developments and trends in order to inform our clients better. We can also continue to research and work with the best readers, editors and agents available.

We are here to help you if we can.

With best wishes,


Rebecca Swift
Director, TLC

March 2010

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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

The Candy Machine

Thanks to Rebecca Swift’s well-informed advice, I was able to get an agent and a publishing deal incredibly quickly.”

Tom Feiling, The Candy Machine, Penguin Books

The Golden Pig

TLC’s report made all the difference in getting The Golden Pig published.”

Mark Penny

The Golden Pig, by The Penny Brothers, Lightning Press

The Hidden Dance

TLC was beyond helpful in the writing of my novel. My experience was worth every penny!”

Susan Woolridge, The Hidden Dance, Allison & Busby

The Enchanted Library

TLC chose the perfect reader. Thanks to the invaluable advice, my book is now proving to be a hit with children and parents alike!”

Karen Andrea, The Enchanted Library, Legend Press/YouWriteOn

Speaking of Love

I don’t think any serious writer should think of submitting her work to agents or publishers without first sending it to TLC. ”

Angela Young, Speaking of Love, Beautiful Books

Ice Bears and Kotick

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

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