Meeting writers on the page since 1996

We believe all writers deserve a good editor a platform to feel supported

Meeting writers on the page since 1996

Transformative & personalised editorial services for writers

We are the UK’s longest-established editorial consultancy, pioneering manuscript assessment, and advocating for industry-level editing for all writers.

We help writers to develop your work. Hundreds of our writers have gone on to secure accolades: major book deals, theatre tours, poetry prizes, digital serialisation, and more. Most importantly, our writers tell us they gain confidence, momentum, and clarity working with us.

We offer industry-recommended editing services, one to one mentoring, writer coaching, a membership community, and free resources to writers at all levels.

Where are you on your writing journey?

We’re here to help you wherever you are on your writing journey. Find out more about how we can help you.

INCUBATOR

I am interested in becoming a writer

DISCOVERY

I am exploring ideas or planning

FIRST DRAFT

I am writing a first draft

PITCH & PUBLISH

I am looking to publish or self-publish

PROFESSIONAL

I am a seasoned writer looking for extra support

Not sure which stage you fit in?

Drop us a line – we’re here to help you figure that out.

Some of Our Success Stories

We take all writers seriously, no matter what their goals.
Here are some of the hundreds of writers we have worked with who are now published.

We are a small core team, working with 90 of the UK's very best editors.

We were the first company of our kind ever to exist, making us the UK’s longest-standing editorial consultancy. For more than 25 years, TLC has clearly set out our stall as fighting in the writer’s corner.

We are here for you, and for your writing. Our dedicated in-house team is here to answer any questions, to help you get started.

Our Values

We give honest, professional feedback

Our services are recommended by agents and publishers

We take all writers seriously

No matter whether you’re writing for yourself or with a dream to publish

We stand for equity

We are known for our work campaigning for a more inclusive writing world for all

We are in your corner

We’re interested in why you write, and who you are as a writer

We prioritise process over product

We build wellbeing and creativity into our work and want you to feel happier and healthier

“I have been blown away with the care and concern with which my TLC report has been written. I always got the sense that my Reader was on my side and taking my writing seriously.”

“A manuscript assessment by The Literary Consultancy is like having a Masterclass in writing, but with your own novel.”

"The support I have received from The Literary Consultancy has made a huge difference to my progress as a novelist. Without it, I doubt I would ever have been published. Thank you, TLC!"

“It’s a real balancing act being encouraging and positively critical at the same time. The service from TLC is both excellent value for money and essential in keeping us writers going.”

“My report was so painstaking, so perceptive, and so very, very generous that I feel thoroughly heartened to carry on and attempt a second draft. I don’t regret a single penny, and I’d do it again like a shot.”

"I feel deeply grateful and lucky to have received such phenomenally helpful, constructive feedback from my TLC Editor, who has attended to my manuscript with such care and integrity."

Looking for more resources ?

We pride ourselves in being a champion of writers wherever they are on their journey. We’ve got a wealth of resources to help you on your way, whether you are just starting to learn your craft, or are a well published author.