How do I submit my poems/poetry collection? 

To submit your manuscript for our professional editing service, follow these simple steps:  

1) Select the appropriate word count in the box above (choose the one that matches your project’s total word count). 

2) Click on “Add to basket” 

3) Once you’ve made your payment, you’ll be sent an email with a link. Click on this and you’ll be able to upload your manuscript for review. 

Do the poems need to be connected (e.g. from one collection)? 

Your poems do not need to be connected, though it would be useful to include this information in your submissions form. For example, if your poems are connected and you would like the editor to give feedback on how they work together, please let us know. If your poems are not connected and you would like each one to be considered individually, that’s fine too – just make sure to include this information.  

Can I send in a style guide? 

Of course! If you use a certain format, layout, structure, or language that you would like to maintain, then you can include this information in your submissions form.

Do I need to be based in the UK for this service? 

Not at all! Our editorial services are delivered online and are suitable for writers from all around the world. 

How should I format my manuscript? 

Please only upload Word documents via the online submission form. Don’t forget to number your pages and double space your lines, and use an easy-to-read font like Times New Roman 12.  

It’s also helpful for our editors if you make sure paragraphs are indented and use page breaks where needed throughout your manuscript. 

How do you choose the editor? 

We match manuscripts based on over 20 years of experience working with our editors. We consider editor experience, their genres of interest, and whether they themselves feel they are the right fit for your work. All matches depend on editors’ availability.   

Can I choose my editor? 

If you have a particular editor in mind, we will of course do our best to match you with them. We cannot guarantee this, however, as all of our editors are freelance and there are times when they are unavailable due to demand and/or other commitments. 

Once you have placed your order, you’re welcome to send a shortlist of 4-5 editors from our website. We’ll do our best to place you with one of your preferred choices. 

How long will it take to match my manuscript with an editor? 

We aim to match you with the right editor within 2-4 days. We’ll get back to you as soon as the choice has been confirmed. 

How long does it take to receive my editorial report? 

If you’ve ordered a standard editorial report, you can expect our team to deliver this around two weeks after they receive your manuscript.  

Express reports can be delivered in as little as one week. 

Will I be able to discuss my report with my editor? 

Following your editorial report, there will be an opportunity to check in with your editor via email. At this stage, you are welcome to ask a few follow-up questions regarding your editorial report.

If you’d like to continue working with your editor on your short story, you could consider one-to-one mentoring. These are flexible, online sessions that can be tailored to your needs. Find out more about Mentoring here or get in touch with our Writer Support team.