The Fiction Feedback consultancy has several unique selling points. First, with an extensive stable of the most expert freelance editors, we can offer critiques and edits geared not only to the genre in which our clients are writing, such as crime, but also to their level of experience.

Second, all our editors are carefully vetted and assessed. A formal editing qualification is insufficient alone to gain a contract with us. We rigorously assess editors’ skills before commissioning them. Many of our editors have worked both for publishers and directly for authors. As a final reassurance, all critiques and edits are checked before they’re sent to writers.

Third, we offer multiple critiques, and were the first consultancy to do so. Writers often find that two or three independent opinions are far more valuable to them than one alone. If writers prefer, they can opt for subsequent critiques rather than concurrent ones, so a second critique will be provided after revisions. Two critiques are not double the cost of two, but are priced to offer maximum value.

Fourth, we offer a developmental editing halfway house, called a critique plus. Writers can opt for just a long report or just margin comments and pay significantly less than they would for a full edit comprising both. Or they can have their critique plus focus on some aspect of their work that’s bothering them – very useful when you need an in-depth assessment but only in one area.

Fifth, we offer cumulative editing, where you’re effectively mentored and your writing assessed as you write the novel. Every section is evaluated once, twice, three times or even more if necessary. Many authors have found this seriously helpful.

We also offer a submission package special that comprises an edit to novel opening, synopsis and query letter, and a copy-edit to the revised versions. For more details, see our website.

A critique of a novel opening up to 8,000 words and a synopsis of up to 1,000 words is worth £175 and included as part of the original Crafting Crime course only. Please email us once you’re ready for your free critique and within 12 months of buying the course or of your final payment.

If you would like to see samples of our critiques, or get a sample developmental or copy-edit to a small section of your own work, contact us.