Opening chapter consultation (including in-person meeting)

£600.00

Internationally bestselling author and Honorary Professor Scarlett Thomas will read and annotate the opening chapter of your novel and provide 1–2 pages of detailed editorial notes, focusing on your opening hook, voice, characterisation, narrative momentum and the expectations you're creating for the reader. You'll receive a clear plan of action for strengthening your opening, which you'll discuss together over a pot of tea during a 60–90 minute meeting at Scarlett's private members' club in London.

Submission: Up to 5,000 words. An upload link will be provided upon receipt of payment.

Internationally bestselling author and Honorary Professor Scarlett Thomas will read and annotate the opening chapter of your novel and provide 1–2 pages of detailed editorial notes, focusing on your opening hook, voice, characterisation, narrative momentum and the expectations you're creating for the reader. You'll receive a clear plan of action for strengthening your opening, which you'll discuss together over a pot of tea during a 60–90 minute meeting at Scarlett's private members' club in London.

Submission: Up to 5,000 words. An upload link will be provided upon receipt of payment.