Hello again
I recently paid for an Editorial Consultancy at the QWC. You send in a sample of your work and then you get booked in with an author to talk about your work. I saw Lesley Singe, who is an author and tutor related to the QWC. The purpose of the consultancy is to provide advice about your work, the things you need to work on, the things you are good at and potential places you can market your work. I was dubious about what would come out. But once I was there it was very productive.
Lesley provided detailed feedback on the work I had provided. She pointed out things that I knew I had to work on, which was really good. She suggested markets and publishers for my novel when it's finished, and she liked the ideas contained within my novel. As a result I feel increasingly confident this novel has many levels and a depth to explore within its narrative structure.
I would recommend attending a session, especially if you have finished a manuscript. It is very informative and provides a writer with much needed clarity and direction for themselves and their work. Do it if you can, it is worth the money.
