Why Writers Need a Business Mindset
A steep learning-curve As well as writing all my life, I’ve also spent all my working life in education, in some form or another. This meant that when I left […]
TLC and Unthank School of Writing Partnership
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Unthank School of Writing following feedback we received in our recent client survey, which attracted hundreds of responses from our dedicated […]
TLC Reader Sam Mills Sets Up Dodo Ink Press
TLC reader, novelist Sam Mills (The Quiddity of Will Self) has set up a new independent publishing company, Dodo Ink, which launched officially at the 2015 London Book Fair. It […]
Michelle Wareham Releases Kindle Single
Michelle Wareham first came to TLC for an assessment of her historical novella, Under Gaslight, in May 2014. The manuscript was read by TLC editor Anna South, who was impressed with […]
New Elements of Fiction Lectures with Jacob Ross
In a brand new addition to our Events programme, we are delighted to welcome back Jacob Ross, whose Fiction Masterclasses last year were a sell-out success. This year, we are […]
TLC Client Angela Young on Combining Fact with Fiction
Angela Young, who came to TLC for an assessment of an early draft of a debut novel that would later be published by Beautiful Books as Speaking of Love, has returned […]
TLC at the Cambridge Literary Festival
TLC representatives will be leading two workshops at this year’s Cambridge Literary Festival, looking both at the essence of character in fiction, and an overview of the publishing industry in […]
Ewan Morrison shortlisted for Scottish Book Awards
TLC reader Ewan Morrison has been announced as a finalist in the annual Scottish Book Awards after winning in the Fiction category with his novel Close Your Eyes. The Awards […]
Jennifer Makumbi wins Kwani Manuscript Prize
Former TLC client Jennifer Makumbi has won the Kwani Manuscript Prize for her manuscript The Kintu Saga. Jennifer was awarded an Arts Council Free Read and was mentored by Sara Maitland as part of TLC’s Chapter […]
From Manuscript to Bookshop: Navigating the Publishing Industry
TLC hosted a fabulous event last night on 22nd September, in which Fiona Mountain, historical novelist and author of Rebel Heiress, (previously published under the title Lady of the Butterflies) […]