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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 14h

The Happiful Poetry Prize 2027 is open! ✍️ UK poets: enter up to 25 lines on mental health & wellbeing. Free entry, £100 top prize + publication for shortlisted poems. Every entrant gets an online poetry workshop! Closes 30 October, 11.59pm. happiful.com/poetry-prize

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ever wondered what it’s like to edit books? 📚 3/10: EDIT ACADEMY with @writersandartists.bsky.social at Bloomsbury! From 5/11: CIEP’s online fiction developmental editing course with TLC’s Aki Schilz for editors building or changing their practice. literaryconsultancy.co.uk/whats-on/

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join TLC 2026 Pen Factor judge Anna South for 'How to Win a Writing Competition ✍️ This one-hour webinar covers first pages, synopses and sharing your work with confidence. literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/consci...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Meet the 2026 TLC Pen Factor LIVE judges 🎉 Emmanuel Omodeinde of David Higham Associates Hayley Steed of Janklow & Nesbit UK Jessica Lee of A.M. Heath Live online 27 Nov, 6pm UK | Tickets close 18 Oct literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/consci...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

TLC Events - NEXT WEEK! 17/9 - Join Janelle McCurdy for What Gaming Taught Me About Worldbuilding @janellemccurdy.bsky.social Free for TLC members + limited non-member tickets 🎟️ literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/what-g...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Conscious Writing Month is back 20 Oct–27 Nov 5 weeks of workshops, talks, therapist-led sessions & writing retreats exploring how to build a more conscious, creative writing life. FREE for Being A Writer members, or book: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/consci...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Welcome to our September events for writers! Head to our What's On page to join us, or if you're a member, all of this is included in your membership :) Not yet a member? Join #BeingAWriter and put your creative wellbeing first literaryconsultancy.co.uk/being-a-writ...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join our #BeingAWriter webinar on Aug 20th with Chloe Timms. Explore how conflict drives stories, builds stakes and creates jeopardy, drawing on her experience writing for one of histories most dramatic soaps: EastEnders!

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join Kerry-Ann Bentley @kabliterary for a one hour ‘Ask Me Anything’ session focussed on THE SYNOPSIS. This session is exclusively for #BeingAWriter members. Simply head to Circle to RSVP and join us in a live session in-app 6-7pm BST. literaryconsultancy.co.uk/being-a-writ...

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 07/08/2026

NOW OPEN for East Midlands writers! 📢 WEM x @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social are offering FREE FEEDBACK from literary editors. 📝 If you're aged 18+ on low income, submit your poetry, novels, short stories OR submission package for review. Full information on the WEM website ➡️ bit.ly/FREEREADS

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Can you help us spread the word about our crowdfunder? Every share really does make a difference.

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Would you like to help choose the winner of the SI Readers’ Choice Award, run by Si Leeds Prize? To sign up, email audience@sileedsliteraryprize.com by 4 September 2026. Further details about the prize are available here: www.sileedsliteraryprize.com/could-you-be...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In a fast-moving field, we felt it was important to provide some clarity on definitions, usage, and our position on AI here at The Literary Consultancy. This Guidance will be reviewed regularly. Access the full guidance: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/ai-and-tlc-g...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join TLC for our Self Editing Course for fiction writers starting October 21st. We have just THREE earlybird spots left at our highest discount. When they're gone, they're gone. Earlybird offer ends in one week! literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/self-e...

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Self Editing Fiction - The Literary Consultancy

“This is one of the best courses I have ever had the pleasure to take. It is so refreshing to be guided with real kindness and generosity of spirit through a […]

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 TLC LGBTQ+ Free Reads winners! Our 2026 winners are: 🎉 Adam Perchard 🎉 Albeniz Dias 🎉 Andrea Mbarushimana 🎉 Emily Phipps 🎉 Jocelyn Watson

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Welcome to August at TLC! ✨ Here's what's coming up for writers this month. Head to our website or your #BeingAWriter membership to book your place! literaryconsultancy.co.uk/being-a-writ...

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Page One @ukpageone.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with @akischilz.bsky.social of @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social, who tells us why she tries to be honest with authors about their chances of success. Join Patreon to watch or listen now: patreon.com/ukpageone

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Page One @ukpageone.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

On this week's episode we chat with the brilliant @akischilz.bsky.social of @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social about editing and taking pressure off querying. Watch: youtu.be/j9gRD0THGXY Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Help put women poets on the map, where they belong. Our friends @foundationswift.bsky.social are the only charity focussed on building support for UK women poets. They are running a 30-day crowdfunding campaign raising vital core funds. Please share widely! www.justgiving.com/campaign/wom...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Being a Writer members can join us TONIGHT for our next workshop with TLC Reader Ashley Stokes: What Ghostwriting Taught Me About What Makes a Good Story. We still have some paid tickets available for the session, tonight @ 7pm BST! literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/what-g...

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What Ghostwriting Taught Me About What Makes a Good Story - The Literary Consultancy

What Ghostwriting Taught Me About What Makes a Good Story In a long and storied career, Ashley Stokes has been a published writer of fictions long and short across several […]

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A final reminder that our 10th LGBTQ+ Free Reads in association with Michael Langan is still open for submissions until TOMORROW! Enter now: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2026/06/cele...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

How to Write Unapologetically Write without shame -Free Webinar! Join us in this interactive workshop to explore what might be holding you back, and what you’d like to write, in a world with few constraints. Must Register: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/how-to...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

LGBTQ+ Writers! You have ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for: 🎉Free editorial feedback on your first 15,000 words (worth £350) 🎉A day pass to the UK's premier LGBTQ+ Festival Coast is Queer 🎉A Masterclass on craft with a mystery author (MORE SOON!) literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2026/06/cele...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our next #BeingAWriter webinar is coming up tonight 7pm! In this fun, interactive session, we'll consider what makes the perfect book title. Members only, join via Circle. Not yet a member? Join us from just £12/month here literaryconsultancy.co.uk/being-a-writ...

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 17/06/2026

Happy WEMsday folks 🧡 Want to hear all the latest events and opportunities from the East Midlands? Look no further! ✍️ Check out the 'Whats On' page our website for all these and more: buff.ly/x7ieJqq

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A reminder that applications are still open for the 10th annual @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social LGBTQ+ Free Reads scheme. Free feedback from novelist Michael Langan for unpublished LGBTQ+ writers. The scheme is open until end June. More details here: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2026/06/cele...

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Celebrating 10 years of the Michael Langan LGBTQ+ Free Reads - The Literary Consultancy

TLC is partnering with Michael Langan for the tenth iteration of LGBTQ+ Free Reads

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We are hosting a FREE webinar 14th July for writers wanting to learn how to shed shame and write unapologetically. Sign up now on the website: How to Write Unapologetically - The Literary Consultancy: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/how-to...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This summer, literary agent and TLC team member Kerry-Ann Bentley (@kabliterary.bsky.social) hosts exclusive AMA sessions for #BeingAWriter members on the pitch letter (July), the synopsis (August) and opening pages (September). Become a member: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/being-a-writ...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Applications are open for the 10th annual @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social LGBTQ+ Free Reads scheme. Free professional feedback from novelist Michael Langan for unpublished LGBTQ+ writers. The scheme has a cracking track record. More details here literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2026/06/cele...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

TLC & @writersandartists.bsky.social launch Edit Academy Apprenticeship! Ben Valentine (mentor Katy Whitehead) and Marika de Silva (mentor Rachel Hamilton) will receive training on editorial best practice using TLC's Reading Principles. 50% off: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2026/05/tlc-...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

TLC Director Aki Schilz will be presenting at @the_ciep Conference 2026 on September 12th, a conference aimed at editorial professionals. Book your ticket now! ciep.uk/events/ciep-... #CIEP2026

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our May blog is by Julia Forster on 'Writing a work-in-progress over the long haul'. Julia share 5 things she did to finish her WIP, and framed some coaching questions to ask yourself to help you keep going. Read more: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2026/05/work...

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Writing a work-in-progress over the long haul - The Literary Consultancy

Have you been writing your work-in-progress for more years than you care to remember? If so, the good news is that you are among friends.

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

TLC May Free Webinars: It's the last chance to sign up to our newsletter by FRIDAY 9AM BST if you are a low income writer wanting to learn about Pitching Fiction or Non-fiction projects! literaryconsultancy.co.uk/newsletter/ #ACEfunded #nonfiction #amwriting #amquerying

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Wellbeing for Writers events through June/July 2026 A summer programme from New Writing South for writers seeking space to rest, recharge, and create. Explore meditation, movement, writing time, and ways to approach difficult themes in your work. Join: newwritingsouth.com/draw-breath/

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The 7 Principles of (Good) Fiction with Jonathan Eyers Planning a novel or fixing a draft that isn’t working? This workshop covers the fundamentals of character development & plot structure. May 12, 7–8:30pm Free for members / £35 literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/the-7-...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

‘Does literary fiction even sell?’ Join literary agent Claire Paterson Conrad (@janklownesbituk) for a practical, inspiring webinar on what makes literary fiction sell. Being A Writer members: join us tonight, 6pm. Not a member? literaryconsultancy.co.uk/being-a-writ...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

For early-career editors looking to sharpen skills and expand into developmental editing. TLC Director Aki Schilz tutors for CIEP (@the_ciep), and leads 'Introduction to Fiction Developmental Editing' from 13 May: ciep.uk/events/event...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Have you written a book? Learn how to write the perfect summary for sending to agents and publishers with TLC's Aki Schilz. Discover top tips on how to put a compelling synopsis together and what a good synopsis looks like. www.tickettailor.com/events/milto...

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Book a Ticket – Writing Your Synopsis: Writing Workshop with Aki Schilz – The Box Arts Club

Writing Your Synopsis: Writing Workshop with Aki Schilz – The Box Arts Club, Sun 26 Apr 2026 - Have you written a book? Learn how to write the perfect summary for sending to agents and publishers with...

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Desperate Literature @desperatelit.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

40 full and 60 half-fee sponsored entries available through us! Additional free entries are being offered by our sponsors: Spread the Word, Helter Skelter, @cipherpress.bsky.social and @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social See website to learn how to apply desperateliterature.com/prize

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Our next #BeingAWriter webinar explores wellbeing & the submissions process. Literary agent Rachel Mills shares how agents support authors & what writers can expect when seeking publication! Free for BAW members, this Thursday 19th: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/wellbe...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

According to the ONS, the average gender pay gap across all UK employees is 12.8%. In recognition of this, in the week of #IWD26 we are offering all women writers 13% off TLC services. Use the code IWD26 when booking a service. Valid till 16/03/26. literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2026/03/inte...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

TLC's Self Editing Fiction tutor Jon Barton has a guest piece in The Honest Author, a fantastic Substack by editor and author Phoebe Morgan. Includes editing tips & special discount on course enrolment. Our Self Editing Fiction course begins April 22nd! honesteditor.substack.com/p/how-to-sel...

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How to self-edit your novel...

All about writing for yourself, but editing for the reader - plus a special offer for subscribers!

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We are delighted to welcome author, communications consultant and happy writing expert Elise Valmorbida to the TLC Advisory Board. Please help us to welcome Elise! literaryconsultancy.co.uk/about-tlc/ad...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🖋The Literary Consultancy is HIRING for a Writing Services Assistant. Contract: Fixed-term (12 months) Hours: Full time* (*or 4 days per week) Location: Remote Salary: £26k p/a Deadline: 9am March 16th Full job description and details on how to apply! literaryconsultancy.co.uk/about-tlc/jo...

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Jobs - The Literary Consultancy

Jobs Writing Services Assistant The Literary Consultancy is recruiting for the role of Writing Services Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our small but dedicated team […]

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Desperate Literature @desperatelit.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

“I liked it, but didn’t love it.” Have you ever heard that from an agent? Join us on Thursday, as literary agent Samar Hammam (@rockingbooks) shares what makes an agent truly fall in love with a manuscript—and why. literaryconsultancy.co.uk/being-a-writ...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Vision Boarding for Writers is tonight, Thu 29 Jan 2026 6-7pm (UK) All writers are welcome, and its free! Let us help you map out what you want to see on your writing horizons in 2026. Register on our website, or #BeingAWriter members can head to Circle and join us there.

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Vision Boarding for Writers - The Literary Consultancy

Come along to one of our most highly subscribed events and set your intentions for 2026

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

This April, join TLC and hone your own editorial skills as a writer with our Self Editing for Fiction and Non Fiction Courses. Now open! Build lifelong skills and bring out your full potential. Learn how to self edit your work with confidence. ▶️

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Self Editing Courses: Enrolment Open for 2026 - The Literary Consultancy

From first draft to published manuscript

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Come map out your vision of yourself and your writing with our popular VISION BOARDING FOR WRITERS webinar - All writers welcome, and it's completely free! 📌Thu 29 Jan 2026 📌6-7pm (UK) 📌Online Register on our website, or if you're a #BeingAWriter member, just head to Circle and join us there.

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Vision Boarding for Writers - The Literary Consultancy

Come along to one of our most highly subscribed events and set your intentions for 2026

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