Well, not ‘all’. A third is changing, to be precise. After two years of hard work, Justin Lee Anderson is stepping back from the business to concentrate on other commitments. While his wisdom, insight, and good humour will be much missed, we have lined up a rather stellar replacement: none other than Sunday Times bestsellerContinue reading “All change at The Write Advice”
Category Archives: editing
Anna’s 2025 year in review
What can I say? It’s been … busy. It’s amazing to see how much The Write Advice has grown since we began this crazy venture in April 2024. I’ve had the privilege and the pleasure of working with lots of incredible writers, some at the beginning of their journey, others looking for a new editorContinue reading “Anna’s 2025 year in review”
20% Discount – Limited Time Only!
It’s Worldcon time! From 8th to 12th August 2024, thousands of SFFH fans will descend upon Glasgow, Scotland, like a plague of nerdy locusts to talk, read, write, and listen to all things genre, while likely consuming vast quantities of food, drink, alcohol, and hangover cures. In honour of the beautiful chaos to come, AnnaContinue reading “20% Discount – Limited Time Only!”
Common mistakes in query packages
Back in June 2024, we were invited by The Fantasy Hive to contribute a series of articles about our services to writers. This article discusses how best to avoid the common issues we find in query packages that writers plan to send to literary agents. It gives practical advice for writers seeking a traditional publicationContinue reading “Common mistakes in query packages”
Which type of edit do I need?
Our second article with The Fantasy Hive discussed types of editorial feedback to help writers work out what they need – a developmental edit, a copy edit, or a manuscript evaluation. Read on to learn more about the levels of editing we offer, and the stages of writing at which an editor’s expert eye isContinue reading “Which type of edit do I need?”
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