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.
“The immense encouragement and sound practical advice I received from The Literary Consultancy proved to be the bridge between the dream of being a published author and the reality of becoming one.”
Jim Powell,
The Breaking of Eggs,
Weidenfeld & Nicolson (Orion)
“The Literary Consultancy was beyond helpful in the writing of my novel, The Hidden Dance, and at a time when I most needed sage advice and encouragement.”
Susan Wooldridge,
The Hidden Dance,
Allison & Busby
“I ran my pitch past Rebecca Swift at TLC, and thanks to her well-informed advice, I was able to get an agent and a publishing deal for my book incredibly quickly.”
Tom Feiling,
The Candy Machine,
Penguin Books
“TLC chose the perfect reader for my book. He provided an in-depth and sound critique, with constructive criticism that I could apply. Thanks to the invaluable advice, my book is now proving to be a hit with children and parents alike!”
Karen Andrea,
The Enchanted Library,
YouWriteOn
“I re-read the MS, and, with the help of Anna’s excellent advice, re-wrote. When my agent sent the book off again, we secured a deal with Serpent’s Tail.”
Bethan Roberts,
The Pools,
Serpent’s Tail
“The feedback from Sara Maitland (TLC) was invaluable and gave me the confidence to begin considering myself as a writer.”
Valerie Mason John,
The Banana Kid ,
Serpent’s Tail