Success Stories
The Literary Consultancy is very proud of the talented writers it has helped over the years. We have been instrumental in helping many writers find their place with publishers and publish independently to great success, and this list represents just a small selection of those who’ve gone on to get book deals, top bestseller lists, become book club favourites, have their books recommended by Oprah, made into films starring Hollywood actors, and gain media coverage across the UK and internationally. We’re incredibly proud, and very lucky to feature their kind words about TLC here.
“Thanks to the Arts Council and Spread the Word, a TLC read made me aware of my ‘writing ticks’. I really appreciated having someone pay serious attention to my work. I still use the advice I was given.”
Chrissie Gittins,
Family Connections,
Salt Publishing
“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
“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
“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
“I would like to thank TLC for making my book publishable.”
Pam Smart,
Who’s Afraid of The Teddy Bear’s Picnic,
Chipmunka Publishing
“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
