Join The Literary Consultancy’s Self Editing Fiction course. Whether you have a first draft or are an experienced writer, this course is designed to equip you with the necessary tools to refine your manuscript.

This course is open to writers of fiction and covers editing skills for all genres of fiction writing. Come with finished first drafts or works in progress and break down your editing process into manageable chunks.

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

TLC Courses take a hands-on approach: course modules include practical exercises that can be applied to your own work in progress. Resulting reflections are applied to your writing, as you build your own approach to editing your work.

Engage in theory, close analysis of published texts, and practical exercises, receiving personalised guidance every step of the way. A half hour one to one is included for each student.