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I was telling her about the white feathers that had kept appearing in odd places since my husband’s sudden death a year earlier. ‘You should write about that,’ my friend said. And so I did. And being a clinical psychologist with a professional as well as a personal perspective on loss and bereavement, I had plenty to say. But was my work good enough to be published? I sent my MS off to carefully-chosen literary agents, submitted it to a local writers’ festival, rewrote, resubmitted, and got absolutely nowhere. In despair, I asked Google: ‘how do you get your writing published?’ and this led me to Cornerstones, a literary consultancy which, for a fee, promised detailed feedback from an industry editor. I decided to take the plunge, and soon after my luck changed dramatically. A thoughtful, insightful and constructive report was followed by a trip to London with Helen, Cornerstones’ CEO, and I was signed by a leading literary agent. 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This service is ideal if you have agent or publisher interest, are on the cusp of being published, or are looking for a more hands-on editorial approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1733743248595-YQPX8C4VKOXTTJ4GLTNC/unsplash-image-s9CC2SKySJM.jpg All services - Make it stand out Submission package review $600 The submission package review is a service that looks at your query letter, 1-page synopsis and first 3 chapters – or up to 30 double-spaced pages – to assess whether your package is ready to send to an agent or editor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1733743179473-DRMMU57DMX5YF4GWOYXA/unsplash-image-LQ1t-8Ms5PY.jpg All services - Workshopping $150/hour If you are looking for one-on-one support, workshopping is a great option and you can use it however you want, whether that’s reading your full MS or just a few scenes; working through show not tell; brainstorming your plot; or preparing your submission package. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1733743269400-G4CWAICI97NN9A5OGWPQ/unsplash-image-cckf4TsHAuw.jpg All services - Line edit $150/hr A line edit involves a close read of your most polished draft, where an editor will redline and mark-up your pages. Every sentence will be scrutinised, and the editor will, among other things, mark-up any language that doesn’t work, run-on sentences, inconsistencies, weak passages, make cuts to unnecessary scenes or dialogue, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1733743215355-S4G6KYMRRKSB8YV0MGKI/unsplash-image-Plso5cHu9w0.jpg All services - Marked-up manuscript $20/thousand words The marked-up manuscript is a read-through of the full MS, plus a 2-page summary report, and any margin comments on your manuscript. 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This service is ideal if you have agent or publisher interest, are on the cusp of being published, or are looking for a more hands-on editorial approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1733743600535-0DVOS00AGZYK1XEKSF8W/unsplash-image-s9CC2SKySJM.jpg All services - Make it stand out Submission package review $1000 The submission package review is a service that looks at your query letter, 1-page synopsis and first 3 chapters – or up to 30 double-spaced pages – to assess whether your package is ready to send to an agent or editor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1733743342739-R3E0AYIDHV7M8OGS6ZRW/unsplash-image-LQ1t-8Ms5PY.jpg All services - Workshopping $320/hour If you are looking for one-on-one support, workshopping is a great option and you can use it however you want, whether that’s reading your full MS or just a few scenes; working through show not tell; brainstorming your plot; or preparing your submission package. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1733743622345-CV8OU9J4PCEKPUC8TG54/unsplash-image-cckf4TsHAuw.jpg All services - Line edit $200/hr A line edit involves a close read of your most polished draft, where an editor will redline and mark-up your pages. 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I won't ever write another book without you by my side." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/d59304e2-d9d8-4696-8122-4edfc3af8ef1/THE+ART+COLLECTOR%27S+WIFE+Susan+Knecht+Cover.jpg Success stories "Working with Cornerstones helped me shape the final draft of my debut novel into a manuscript that caught the eye of a few independent presses. I ultimately signed with Sea Crow Press and 'The Art Collector’s Wife' had its publication date just this past October. My experience with Cornerstones gave me the confidence to query with renewed determination and the certainty that my novel was ready to meet the public. I couldn’t be happier with the support of my editor and the team at Cornerstones." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652710-GQ7BQK3NPF39F13LLHFR/91uYsf3HRHL.jpeg Success stories “Cornerstones offered crucial help at a time when I really needed it. Thanks to the team for matching me with the right editor: my manuscript transformed from something that had previously only given me panic into a story that inspired confidence.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652670-0VSXGPPS5NN75XWNNKRF/71LWMhcJPeL.jpeg Success stories "I had some wonderful mentoring with Cornerstones at first draft stage which was incredibly helpful, and through the support of Helen and the team, I worked towards a final draft and managed to get myself an agent." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652678-C0HIBSWGRUHQ48O7BPZ4/waller.jpeg Success stories "My Cornerstones editor was thorough, detailed, and always positive. I could not recommend them more to get your manuscript in shape. Thanks to the team I went on to secure an incredible agent and publisher. Thank you Cornerstones for making a dream come true!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652702-8QR468FT4MLNA5LX96T7/71XP9qHgD3S.jpeg Success stories "I’ve just had the thrilling experience of signing with a top agent, which would not have happened without Cornerstones’ help. Helen and her team read my MS from start to finish, provided invaluable feedback, arranged agency introductions and here I am! It was worth every penny and I can’t thank you enough." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652686-MWBGT6JTKYEJH9R3TF62/julie.jpeg Success stories "I think, for me, the most important aspect of working with Cornerstones is the feeling of taking yourself seriously as a writer. It is a big investment to think of having professional feedback in this way but I’d received so many rejections while also feeling that I couldn’t give up on these characters and this story just yet." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652694-RL288FJEP6F6C0HYPJZU/9781471195396.jpeg Success stories "From the moment I first started working with Cornerstones, I felt like I was in a safe pair of hands. They made great editing suggestions, from the minor to the major, and were also a fantastic support whenever I had a crisis of confidence. I don’t think I’d have had the courage or the confidence to submit to agents without them.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652718-07PDSP1TNNJAP03ZCAUU/9781473663947.jpeg Success stories "Helen Corner-Bryant at Cornerstones Literary Consultancy put me in touch with Eleanor Leese who skilfully encouraged my first steps and helped put my proposal together." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652726-7W6UO5QWPXGU6A8OHVKB/61YxK8mBQIL.jpeg Success stories "I would describe Cornerstones as a doorway into the world of publishing (having first walked round the outside peering in through the windows)." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652734-K4UCVIBOFWP1QHSGCMU1/71cw7EHkfEL.jpeg Success stories "Thanks to Cornerstones and their editors for helping me knock this one into shape. Ended up with two publishing offers!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652742-FSE5AINCR0DGRZBG81G9/81ftltzuR4L.jpeg Success stories "My first experience of expert editorial advice came from Cornerstones. Cornerstones helped me shape my manuscript, which then landed me an agent. But through working with them, I wasn’t really just learning about line and structural changes on that particular story, instead the real learning was understanding the value of PAT – partnership; advice; trust." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652753-6UYEITR1T47O4VP97PYO/61K-afxzw6L.jpeg Success stories "It took me a while to realise there was no shame in asking for professional advice [...] My Cornerstones editor provided me with the perfect blend of enthusiasm and constructive criticism. My book went on to win a three-book deal with Constable, an imprint of Little, Brown. No literary consultancy can guarantee you will get published, but Cornerstones clearly have the calibre to help you get there." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652760-CSQP042G6ZL8S27803F2/61V9k0tZ3HL.jpeg Success stories "Without working with Alison as a mentor through Cornerstones, I'm not sure that I would ever have finished the book. She filled me with much-needed confidence and was a guiding light throughout the difficult first draft." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652768-AI7RA4ERH6FVJNBKU88X/51XdpoWxTJL.jpeg Success stories "When I contacted Cornerstones I was assigned the fabulous Steph Roundsmith as my mentor - she helped me to improve on my original manuscript with her winning combination of insight, knowledge, enthusiasm and a bit of tough love -  and although it wasn't always easy, it was worth it as I now have a three book deal, and have at last fulfilled my ambition to become a published author!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652786-8AC6L3Z96X4D0V5SMBOF/Emily+Gunnis+.jpg Success stories "Cornerstones paired me with a fantastic editor, Ben, who helped me to turn my raw draft into a submittable one. We worked on characters, storyline, and the essential suspense and goosebump readability. Helen then passed me through to my hands-on agent. We did further revisions and one year on, I have a dream two-book deal with Headline! Thank you so much to Cornerstones, I couldn’t have done it without you." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652794-M5FGIDL0KY68W7C3JTH4/61gv5wlhoOL.jpeg Success stories "Cornerstones's feedback was honest but encouraging and I got back to work. After a several more re-writes, I was over the moon to be picked up by one of my top-of-the list agents, followed by exciting publishing deals in the UK, US, and with sales of foreign rights. Thank you so much Cornerstones for the help and support!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6165a623a16ac72904564357/1634051652801-A9WFU5ZZHRLJYLCU3X7K/81WD8Ty1%2BOL.jpeg Success stories “For constructive and professional editorial advice, contacting Cornerstones is a very wise move for any aspiring author. 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