The Literary Consultancy
@thelitconsultancy.bsky.social
The UK's longest-standing editorial consultancy. Offering editing, mentoring and events. Home of Being A Writer. #ACEsupported. Official BlueSky account.
Have you considered mentoring with TLC?
Our #ChapterandVerse Mentoring Programme can be...
📚 Classic - via email & ideal to fit around a busy lifestyle
📚 Premium - either in person/on Zoom with mentors across the UK
Our mentors are committed to supporting writers with serious literary ambitions.
Our #ChapterandVerse Mentoring Programme can be...
📚 Classic - via email & ideal to fit around a busy lifestyle
📚 Premium - either in person/on Zoom with mentors across the UK
Our mentors are committed to supporting writers with serious literary ambitions.
December 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Have you considered mentoring with TLC?
Our #ChapterandVerse Mentoring Programme can be...
📚 Classic - via email & ideal to fit around a busy lifestyle
📚 Premium - either in person/on Zoom with mentors across the UK
Our mentors are committed to supporting writers with serious literary ambitions.
Our #ChapterandVerse Mentoring Programme can be...
📚 Classic - via email & ideal to fit around a busy lifestyle
📚 Premium - either in person/on Zoom with mentors across the UK
Our mentors are committed to supporting writers with serious literary ambitions.
Stay with #ConsciousWritingMonth Masterclasses a little longer with the wonderful writing, poetry and stories from our speakers.
Find them all our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf, all on UK Bookshop.org @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
You might find your next read - or gift inspiration!
Find them all our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf, all on UK Bookshop.org @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
You might find your next read - or gift inspiration!
Conscious Writing Month
A month of workshops, readings and talks for writers wanting to lead more conscious lives. Curated by Jade Cuttle. Hosted by The Literary Consultancy.
uk.bookshop.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Stay with #ConsciousWritingMonth Masterclasses a little longer with the wonderful writing, poetry and stories from our speakers.
Find them all our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf, all on UK Bookshop.org @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
You might find your next read - or gift inspiration!
Find them all our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf, all on UK Bookshop.org @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
You might find your next read - or gift inspiration!
The last week of November wraps up #ConsciousWritingMonth for 2025.
We’ve come together to think about who we are as writers, and how we move through the world. We’ve looked at grief, ethics, creativity, how to have page presence, and how to navigate the industry with authenticity and purpose.
We’ve come together to think about who we are as writers, and how we move through the world. We’ve looked at grief, ethics, creativity, how to have page presence, and how to navigate the industry with authenticity and purpose.
November 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The last week of November wraps up #ConsciousWritingMonth for 2025.
We’ve come together to think about who we are as writers, and how we move through the world. We’ve looked at grief, ethics, creativity, how to have page presence, and how to navigate the industry with authenticity and purpose.
We’ve come together to think about who we are as writers, and how we move through the world. We’ve looked at grief, ethics, creativity, how to have page presence, and how to navigate the industry with authenticity and purpose.
Have a gift all sorted before December comes around with a TLC Christmas voucher! And you've until noon this Sun 30 Nov to get a 10% a discount.
Reward the writer in your life with the gift of professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor.
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
Reward the writer in your life with the gift of professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor.
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
November 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Have a gift all sorted before December comes around with a TLC Christmas voucher! And you've until noon this Sun 30 Nov to get a 10% a discount.
Reward the writer in your life with the gift of professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor.
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
Reward the writer in your life with the gift of professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor.
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
"Knowing why a character is making certain decisions, thus moving the plot in a certain direction, makes a story satisfying for a reader and ultimately makes them more invested."
On our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates character motivation and the overall success of a story.
On our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates character motivation and the overall success of a story.
The Importance of Character Motivation - The Literary Consultancy
Strong and clear character motivation is the thread that runs through the beats of your plot to make them a comprehensible storyline.
literaryconsultancy.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
"Knowing why a character is making certain decisions, thus moving the plot in a certain direction, makes a story satisfying for a reader and ultimately makes them more invested."
On our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates character motivation and the overall success of a story.
On our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates character motivation and the overall success of a story.
How can you know when to take a step back from your writing, or to keep going?
Our Director, Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social spoke with author Katie Hale @katiescribbles.bsky.social about first seeing what is telling you to stop and slow down.
Read the interview here🪟 bit.ly/Behind-the-D...
Our Director, Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social spoke with author Katie Hale @katiescribbles.bsky.social about first seeing what is telling you to stop and slow down.
Read the interview here🪟 bit.ly/Behind-the-D...
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
How can you know when to take a step back from your writing, or to keep going?
Our Director, Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social spoke with author Katie Hale @katiescribbles.bsky.social about first seeing what is telling you to stop and slow down.
Read the interview here🪟 bit.ly/Behind-the-D...
Our Director, Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social spoke with author Katie Hale @katiescribbles.bsky.social about first seeing what is telling you to stop and slow down.
Read the interview here🪟 bit.ly/Behind-the-D...
On the look-out for a gift for the writer in your life?
Give them professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor, all with a TLC Christmas voucher.
Purchase your voucher before noon on Sun 30 Nov, and get a 10% discount
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
Give them professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor, all with a TLC Christmas voucher.
Purchase your voucher before noon on Sun 30 Nov, and get a 10% discount
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On the look-out for a gift for the writer in your life?
Give them professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor, all with a TLC Christmas voucher.
Purchase your voucher before noon on Sun 30 Nov, and get a 10% discount
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
Give them professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor, all with a TLC Christmas voucher.
Purchase your voucher before noon on Sun 30 Nov, and get a 10% discount
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
Those with Being a Writer membership or a VIP Pass! Your special bonus #ConsciousWritingMonth webinar is tonight, Tue 25 Nov, at 6pm GMT
Our Director Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social will guide your vision to help overcome blocks and find confidence and clarity as you aim for agent success.
Our Director Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social will guide your vision to help overcome blocks and find confidence and clarity as you aim for agent success.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Those with Being a Writer membership or a VIP Pass! Your special bonus #ConsciousWritingMonth webinar is tonight, Tue 25 Nov, at 6pm GMT
Our Director Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social will guide your vision to help overcome blocks and find confidence and clarity as you aim for agent success.
Our Director Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social will guide your vision to help overcome blocks and find confidence and clarity as you aim for agent success.
Where are you on your writing journey?
Here at TLC, we have resources & guidance for writers at all stages, whether you're just getting started, finding your way through your first draft or getting ready to pitch your work to agents and editors.
Find more on our website 🔽
Here at TLC, we have resources & guidance for writers at all stages, whether you're just getting started, finding your way through your first draft or getting ready to pitch your work to agents and editors.
Find more on our website 🔽
The Literary Consultancy, Editorial and Manuscript Services
The Literary Consultancy (TLC) is the UK’s longest-established editorial consultancy, pioneering manuscript assessment, and editing for all writers.
literaryconsultancy.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Where are you on your writing journey?
Here at TLC, we have resources & guidance for writers at all stages, whether you're just getting started, finding your way through your first draft or getting ready to pitch your work to agents and editors.
Find more on our website 🔽
Here at TLC, we have resources & guidance for writers at all stages, whether you're just getting started, finding your way through your first draft or getting ready to pitch your work to agents and editors.
Find more on our website 🔽
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We’re delighted to share with you the cover for LAMPING WILD RABBITS, the debut collection by @simonmaddrell.bsky.social forthcoming 12 February 2026.
PRE-ORDERS are up now / outspokenldn.com/rabbits
PRE-ORDERS are up now / outspokenldn.com/rabbits
November 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We’re delighted to share with you the cover for LAMPING WILD RABBITS, the debut collection by @simonmaddrell.bsky.social forthcoming 12 February 2026.
PRE-ORDERS are up now / outspokenldn.com/rabbits
PRE-ORDERS are up now / outspokenldn.com/rabbits
Reposted by The Literary Consultancy
It was a pleasure to work on these four beautiful magazines and collaborate with the many diverse individuals and institutions we worked with in 2025. We hope you'll pick up a copy, share with your friends, and support our work nurturing literary communities across the world.
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It was a pleasure to work on these four beautiful magazines and collaborate with the many diverse individuals and institutions we worked with in 2025. We hope you'll pick up a copy, share with your friends, and support our work nurturing literary communities across the world.
How much impact does your character have on the reader? In short, a lot!
In our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates motivation, how this can impact plot, your character's inner world, and in turn, the reader.
Take a closer look on the #TLCblog
In our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates motivation, how this can impact plot, your character's inner world, and in turn, the reader.
Take a closer look on the #TLCblog
The Importance of Character Motivation - The Literary Consultancy
Strong and clear character motivation is the thread that runs through the beats of your plot to make them a comprehensible storyline.
literaryconsultancy.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
How much impact does your character have on the reader? In short, a lot!
In our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates motivation, how this can impact plot, your character's inner world, and in turn, the reader.
Take a closer look on the #TLCblog
In our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates motivation, how this can impact plot, your character's inner world, and in turn, the reader.
Take a closer look on the #TLCblog
#ConsciousWritingMonth winds down this week with a special guided meditation tomorrow, Tue 25 Nov
Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social guides your vision to help overcome blocks and find confidence and clarity as you aim for agent success.
🍂 Free for Being a Writer members & VIP Pass holders
Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social guides your vision to help overcome blocks and find confidence and clarity as you aim for agent success.
🍂 Free for Being a Writer members & VIP Pass holders
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
#ConsciousWritingMonth winds down this week with a special guided meditation tomorrow, Tue 25 Nov
Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social guides your vision to help overcome blocks and find confidence and clarity as you aim for agent success.
🍂 Free for Being a Writer members & VIP Pass holders
Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social guides your vision to help overcome blocks and find confidence and clarity as you aim for agent success.
🍂 Free for Being a Writer members & VIP Pass holders
☕Good morning!
Those with Being a Writer membership or a VIP Pass, this is your 1-hour reminder. It's almost time to start your week with some early morning writing.
Thank you to everyone who has come along to early morning writing this #ConsciousWritingMonth. We'll see you there at 7am!
Those with Being a Writer membership or a VIP Pass, this is your 1-hour reminder. It's almost time to start your week with some early morning writing.
Thank you to everyone who has come along to early morning writing this #ConsciousWritingMonth. We'll see you there at 7am!
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
☕Good morning!
Those with Being a Writer membership or a VIP Pass, this is your 1-hour reminder. It's almost time to start your week with some early morning writing.
Thank you to everyone who has come along to early morning writing this #ConsciousWritingMonth. We'll see you there at 7am!
Those with Being a Writer membership or a VIP Pass, this is your 1-hour reminder. It's almost time to start your week with some early morning writing.
Thank you to everyone who has come along to early morning writing this #ConsciousWritingMonth. We'll see you there at 7am!
Reconnect with our #ConsciousWritingMonth Masterclasses with the wonderful writing, poetry and stories from our speakers.
You can find them on our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf, all on UK Bookshop.org @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
You might find your next read - or gift inspiration!
You can find them on our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf, all on UK Bookshop.org @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
You might find your next read - or gift inspiration!
Conscious Writing Month
A month of workshops, readings and talks for writers wanting to lead more conscious lives. Curated by Jade Cuttle. Hosted by The Literary Consultancy.
uk.bookshop.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Reconnect with our #ConsciousWritingMonth Masterclasses with the wonderful writing, poetry and stories from our speakers.
You can find them on our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf, all on UK Bookshop.org @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
You might find your next read - or gift inspiration!
You can find them on our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf, all on UK Bookshop.org @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
You might find your next read - or gift inspiration!
From manuscript assessment to one-to-one mentoring, reward the writer in your life this Christmas with a TLC Christmas voucher.
And what's more, with our Christmas voucher offer this month, you can secure a 10% discount on your purchase.
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
And what's more, with our Christmas voucher offer this month, you can secure a 10% discount on your purchase.
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
November 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
From manuscript assessment to one-to-one mentoring, reward the writer in your life this Christmas with a TLC Christmas voucher.
And what's more, with our Christmas voucher offer this month, you can secure a 10% discount on your purchase.
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
And what's more, with our Christmas voucher offer this month, you can secure a 10% discount on your purchase.
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for our #ConsciousWritingMonth Masterclasses over the last four week. It has been so good to see so many of you.
Next week, we start the week with our last early morning retreat at 7am. Start your week off with some writing, together with TLC.
Next week, we start the week with our last early morning retreat at 7am. Start your week off with some writing, together with TLC.
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for our #ConsciousWritingMonth Masterclasses over the last four week. It has been so good to see so many of you.
Next week, we start the week with our last early morning retreat at 7am. Start your week off with some writing, together with TLC.
Next week, we start the week with our last early morning retreat at 7am. Start your week off with some writing, together with TLC.
As Conscious Writing Month winds down, let's continue our exploration into contemplative practice with the writing, stories and poetry from our wonderful speakers.
You can find them on our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
uk.bookshop.org/lists/consci...
You can find them on our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
uk.bookshop.org/lists/consci...
Conscious Writing Month
A month of workshops, readings and talks for writers wanting to lead more conscious lives. Curated by Jade Cuttle. Hosted by The Literary Consultancy.
uk.bookshop.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
As Conscious Writing Month winds down, let's continue our exploration into contemplative practice with the writing, stories and poetry from our wonderful speakers.
You can find them on our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
uk.bookshop.org/lists/consci...
You can find them on our dedicated #ConsciousWritingMonth bookshelf on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
uk.bookshop.org/lists/consci...
What does an emerging writer need to be able to build a successful writing career?
Our Director, Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social spoke with Caro Clarke about barriers, persistence and talking about writing to writers.
Read the full interview here 🗻 bit.ly/Portobello-L...
Our Director, Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social spoke with Caro Clarke about barriers, persistence and talking about writing to writers.
Read the full interview here 🗻 bit.ly/Portobello-L...
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
What does an emerging writer need to be able to build a successful writing career?
Our Director, Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social spoke with Caro Clarke about barriers, persistence and talking about writing to writers.
Read the full interview here 🗻 bit.ly/Portobello-L...
Our Director, Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social spoke with Caro Clarke about barriers, persistence and talking about writing to writers.
Read the full interview here 🗻 bit.ly/Portobello-L...
Want to catch up on all the #CoosciousWritingMonth Masterclasses? Come join our Being A Writer community and access the series, with permanent watch-back for all recordings.
Plus, you're part of a supportive and motivating writing community, cheering you on.
You can sign up via our website 🔽
Plus, you're part of a supportive and motivating writing community, cheering you on.
You can sign up via our website 🔽
Being A Writer
A programme of support for writers that prioritises literary creativity and emotional resilience. Curated by the UK’s leading editorial consultancy, The Literary Consultancy (TLC), Being A Writer is…
literaryconsultancy.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Want to catch up on all the #CoosciousWritingMonth Masterclasses? Come join our Being A Writer community and access the series, with permanent watch-back for all recordings.
Plus, you're part of a supportive and motivating writing community, cheering you on.
You can sign up via our website 🔽
Plus, you're part of a supportive and motivating writing community, cheering you on.
You can sign up via our website 🔽
Still to come this #ConsciousWritingMonth for our Being A Writer members & VIP Pass holders
🍂 Bonus webinar with TLC's own Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social
🍂 Journaling Prompts from Elise Valmorbida, author of The Happy Writing Book
🍂 Early Morning Writing Retreat
We'll see you there!
🍂 Bonus webinar with TLC's own Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social
🍂 Journaling Prompts from Elise Valmorbida, author of The Happy Writing Book
🍂 Early Morning Writing Retreat
We'll see you there!
Conscious Writing Month - The Literary Consultancy
Welcome to Conscious Writing Month 2025
literaryconsultancy.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Still to come this #ConsciousWritingMonth for our Being A Writer members & VIP Pass holders
🍂 Bonus webinar with TLC's own Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social
🍂 Journaling Prompts from Elise Valmorbida, author of The Happy Writing Book
🍂 Early Morning Writing Retreat
We'll see you there!
🍂 Bonus webinar with TLC's own Aki Schilz @akischilz.bsky.social
🍂 Journaling Prompts from Elise Valmorbida, author of The Happy Writing Book
🍂 Early Morning Writing Retreat
We'll see you there!
How much do you think about character motivation?
In our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates forms of motivation, how this can impact plot, your character's inner world, and in turn, the reader.
Take a closer look on the #TLCblog
In our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates forms of motivation, how this can impact plot, your character's inner world, and in turn, the reader.
Take a closer look on the #TLCblog
The Importance of Character Motivation - The Literary Consultancy
Strong and clear character motivation is the thread that runs through the beats of your plot to make them a comprehensible storyline.
literaryconsultancy.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
How much do you think about character motivation?
In our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates forms of motivation, how this can impact plot, your character's inner world, and in turn, the reader.
Take a closer look on the #TLCblog
In our November blog, TLC Editor Annabelle Sami investigates forms of motivation, how this can impact plot, your character's inner world, and in turn, the reader.
Take a closer look on the #TLCblog
Thank you to everyone who has joined us this over the last four weeks for our #ConsciousWritingMonth Masterclasses.
Continue your conscious writing practice with the writing, stories & poetry from our speakers, all on our dedicated Conscious Writing Month bookshelf on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
Continue your conscious writing practice with the writing, stories & poetry from our speakers, all on our dedicated Conscious Writing Month bookshelf on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
Conscious Writing Month
A month of workshops, readings and talks for writers wanting to lead more conscious lives. Curated by Jade Cuttle. Hosted by The Literary Consultancy.
uk.bookshop.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thank you to everyone who has joined us this over the last four weeks for our #ConsciousWritingMonth Masterclasses.
Continue your conscious writing practice with the writing, stories & poetry from our speakers, all on our dedicated Conscious Writing Month bookshelf on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
Continue your conscious writing practice with the writing, stories & poetry from our speakers, all on our dedicated Conscious Writing Month bookshelf on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
Looking for gifts for the writer in your life?
Give them the gift of professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor, all with a TLC Christmas voucher.
Purchase your voucher by the end of November for a 10% discount
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
Give them the gift of professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor, all with a TLC Christmas voucher.
Purchase your voucher by the end of November for a 10% discount
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
November 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Looking for gifts for the writer in your life?
Give them the gift of professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor, all with a TLC Christmas voucher.
Purchase your voucher by the end of November for a 10% discount
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
Give them the gift of professional feedback on their creative project by a highly experienced editor, all with a TLC Christmas voucher.
Purchase your voucher by the end of November for a 10% discount
🎄 bit.ly/TLC-Christma...
Our final #ConsciousWritingMonth Masterclass is tonight, Tuesday 18 Nov at 7pm GMT!
Don't miss Just Write It with Anthony Anaxagorou @aanaxagorou.bsky.social. Come navigate the literary world while staying true to yourself and your writing voice.
🍂 Free for Being a Writer members
Don't miss Just Write It with Anthony Anaxagorou @aanaxagorou.bsky.social. Come navigate the literary world while staying true to yourself and your writing voice.
🍂 Free for Being a Writer members
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Our final #ConsciousWritingMonth Masterclass is tonight, Tuesday 18 Nov at 7pm GMT!
Don't miss Just Write It with Anthony Anaxagorou @aanaxagorou.bsky.social. Come navigate the literary world while staying true to yourself and your writing voice.
🍂 Free for Being a Writer members
Don't miss Just Write It with Anthony Anaxagorou @aanaxagorou.bsky.social. Come navigate the literary world while staying true to yourself and your writing voice.
🍂 Free for Being a Writer members