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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🏆FINALISTS *Opening Chapters Assessment (worth £350) *30-minute agent one to one Our 2026 Live Pitch Judges are: Hayley Steed, Janklow & Nesbit Emmanuel Omodeinde, David Higham Associates Jessica Lee, AM Heath

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🏆FIRST PRIZE *A copy of the @writersandartists.bsky.social Yearbook 2026 (worth £30) *A year’s subscription to the @londonreviewbookshop.co.uk (worth £148) *A copy of @scrivenerapp.bsky.social for Windows (worth £55)

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🏆FIRST PRIZE *£500 cash *£500 TLC Voucher redeemable against any service *Agent one-to-one *An @arvonfoundation.bsky.social Online Writing Day of the prize-winner’s choice (worth £90) to redeem within 24 months. *A special book bundle from @theemmapress.bsky.social (worth (£100)

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Enter TLC Pen Factor with 1,000 opening words + a synopsis of unpublished fiction or non-fiction! **For Conscious Writing Month ticket-holders or Being A Writer members. Five finalists pitch live to agents.** Deadline: 9am, 16 Nov. Ticket sales close 18 Oct.

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Space to focus on your writing ✍️ TLC’s free online co-writing sessions take place every last Sunday of the month. All writers welcome, worldwide. 9.50am briefing; write 10am–12.30pm UK time. Get the monthly joining link via our newsletter: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/newsletter/

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

What does literary culture mean to you? Join TLC’s free online symposium on 21 November. Take our survey by 9am, 19 October and enter the optional draw to win one of three £100 book vouchers. literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/litera...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

One week to go! Join Anna South for ‘How to Win a Writing Competition’. Tuesday 13 October, 6–7pm UK time, online. You must be a Being A Writer member or have a Conscious Writing Month ticket to attend. literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/consci...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

What does it mean to grow up between worlds? In TLC’s 30th anniversary podcast, Tash Aw joins Aki Schilz to discuss translating the self, becoming, and queering the canon. Listen to The Literary Conversation: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/podcast/on-t...

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The Literary Consultancy @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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

To attend this webinar, you must either be a #BeingAWriter member, or have a ticket to #ConsciousWritingMonth. You do not have to commit to entering your work to the competition to attend, but we hope it might inspire you to send in your first 1,000 words to us!

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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

15/9 AMA: Opening Pages with Literary Agent with Kerry-Ann Bentley!

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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

🍁🍂27th: Write Club Time and space to write 🍁🍂29th: How to Give and Receive Feedback with @aki.schilz (for writers wanting to join our new Feedback Circle series)

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

🍁🍂15th: Agent AMA: Opening Pages with @kabliterary 🍁🍂17th: What Gaming Taught Me About Worldbuilding with @janellemccurdyy 🍁🍂18th: Writers’ Cafe Mix & mingle with other writers, led by @katesfwriter

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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

Not yet a member? You can try out one of our webinars for £35. Just head to the 'What's On' page of our website.

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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

Not yet a member? Join the only dedicated writing community focussed on helping writers build happier, healthier habits. Head to the website or copy the URL below into your browser to join us today. literaryconsultancy.co.uk/being-a-writ...

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Membership - The Literary Consultancy

Membership Overview Here you can sign up for Being A Writer membership. We offer Standard, Concessionary, and Annual membership to the platform. See Membership Benefits below. Membership Benefits As w...

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

Having found that we often get more questions than we have time for in our practical how-to webinars, we’ve programmed this series of monthly Q&As through the summer. Come and join us in a relaxed one hour session and bring your synopsis, and your questions!

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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

All details and booking on our What's On page literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/self-e...

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

Over 6 weeks, you'll delve into crucial elements such as story structure, character development, dialogue dynamics, pacing precision, and mastering your unique style, considering each element alongside your own work. 2 bursary places are available for low-income writers - one at 100%, one at 50%.

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

Led by experienced tutor, editor and award-winning author Jon Barton @jn_barton, this course draws on TLC’s expertise and insight from three decades of working with writers.

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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

This year is our 10th year and we are proud to run this scheme in partnership with its generous patron @michael_langan_writer. The LGBTQ+ Free Reads scheme advocates for better representation and access in the worlds of literature and publishing, and runs through Pride month each year.

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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

📅 14 Aug: Writers' Cafe with Kate Sheehan-Finn 📅 19 Aug: Agent AMA: Synopsis with @kabliterary.bsky.social 📅 20 Aug: What EastEnders Taught Me About Writing Conflict with @clotimms 📅 21 Aug: Post Feedback Workshop 📅 27 Aug: LGBTQ+ Writers' Meet-up with Michael Langan 📅 30 Aug: Write Club

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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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