I wanted to query this agency very badly, but alas, I don't live in the UK. Good luck to everyone else. Ms. White appears to be very top notch.
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Editing for authors: because every writer needs a good editor.
on the other hand, they do advertise a 'literary consultancy' directly on their website, and the 'standard' response I personally received made it clear that they had not 'tailored' it to the most basic information in my email. I understand agents are busy etc. but I don't feel comfortable about both these things. Is it ok to say that?
Yeah, I'm not down with the inclusion of the lit consult service in the form R. I don't take it personally but there are plenty of writers who lack confidence and would read such a thing as a "this manuscript was utterly dreadful, please seek help immediately'.
I'm also uncomfortable with agents advertising consultancies, especially in a form rejection.
Hi Senta, what do you mean when you ask "Is it ok to say that"? If you're asking if it's a bad sign, it's not a red flag for UK agencies. Quite a few reputable agencies have consultancy links... it's quite odd, compared to US agencies where it's a BIG red flag, but that's the way it is right now.
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I am uncomfortable with the agency 'recommending' a 'literary consultancy' because people might think they need to sign up and pay for the services of that consultancy. To me, it looks like marketing a paying service. But if you say that's the norm in the UK I will take your word for it. I still feel uncomfortable about it and I'm surprised that it's a red flag in the US and not in the UK? How come standards are so different?
The position of 'literary consultancies' and 'book doctors' is much more respectable over here. I know of several people who have used them and gone on to be published.