Writing Advice and Support

Story appraisal - up to 5000 words.

This appraisal service is suitable for authors who are seeking advice on a completed, or part-completed, piece of writing. This new version of our service (developed especially for Greatvine) is offered at a reduced rate (usual rate £75) and is for authors who specifically want Louise Jordan (Managing Editor of The Writers' Advice Centre) to appraise their work. Work can be for any age group and can include illustrations. No written report will be produced. Instead feedback will be given during a telephone consultancy session with Louise, using her Greatvine 'Speak Now' advice line*. Feedback discussed in this session will include presentation, targeting, subject matter, theme & plotting, structure & style, characterisation & dialogue, viewpoint, approach, choosing a publisher and a suggested list of further reading. Advantages of this particular service are, 1. It is offered at a reduced rate. 2. Louise Jordan is guaranteed to be your editor. 3. Specific queries and concerns can be addressed. 4. It is much faster - just two weeks as opposed to two months. Full submission instructions can be viewed by clicking the 'preview' button. To use this service click on 'buy and download'. *Calls are charged at £1.20/min from a BT landline. Calls from other networks and mobiles may vary.

£75 | Document by Louise Jordan

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Writing for Children: Top Ten Questions

I receive a huge number of phone calls and emails from new children's writers, both at Puffin and at The Writers' Advice Centre. The queries raised are usually very easily answered but I fully appreciate that the world of children's publishing can seem like a confusing place. In this three page document I have listed the top ten most frequently asked questions with some answers based on my own experience and places to go for more information.

Free | Document by Louise Jordan

Story appraisal - up to 5000 words.

This appraisal service is suitable for authors who are seeking advice on a completed, or part-completed, piece of writing. This new version of our service (developed especially for Greatvine) is offered at a reduced rate (usual rate £75) and is for authors who specifically want Louise Jordan (Managing Editor of The Writers' Advice Centre) to appraise their work. Work can be for any age group and can include illustrations. No written report will be produced. Instead feedback will be given during a telephone consultancy session with Louise, using her Greatvine 'Speak Now' advice line*. Feedback discussed in this session will include presentation, targeting, subject matter, theme & plotting, structure & style, characterisation & dialogue, viewpoint, approach, choosing a publisher and a suggested list of further reading. Advantages of this particular service are, 1. It is offered at a reduced rate. 2. Louise Jordan is guaranteed to be your editor. 3. Specific queries and concerns can be addressed. 4. It is much faster - just two weeks as opposed to two months. Full submission instructions can be viewed by clicking the 'preview' button. To use this service click on 'buy and download'. *Calls are charged at £1.20/min from a BT landline. Calls from other networks and mobiles may vary.

£75 | Document by Louise Jordan

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