"Cornerstones introduced me to a very good novelist. Thanks to their excellent editorial and professional guidance I'll be able to go to market confidently and quickly." Laetitia Rutherford, Toby Eady Associates Ltd
"Without Cornerstones my work would still be mouldering in a drawer. Thanks to them I now have an agent." Bronwen Griffiths
"I have just taken on a new author via Cornerstones. Her novel is at a very high standard and we're looking forward to getting her published." Eve White Literary Agency
"Even though I have an agent I was keen to go on a Cornerstones workshop. I highly recommend it." Ellen Renner, Castle of Cards
"A full and professional service and an invaluable part of the editing process."
Beth Webb, Star Dancer, Macmillan
"I am very excited about the author I am taking on who has been nurtured by Cornerstones. Their support and enthusiasm for new writers is invaluable." Rosemary Canter, United Agents
"Cornerstones took my writing by the scruff of its neck and pointed the way forward with invaluable, no-nonsense, warm-spirited advice. I now have an agent." Harriet Goodwin
"My first two authors came through Cornerstones. How brilliant to find writers who are not only really talented, but who have so obviously had great professional advice and help in preparing their work for submission." Sarah Davies, Greenhouse Literary Agency
"Thanks to Cornerstones I was able to leap off the slush pile and into the arms of an agent." Sarwat Chadda
"Cornerstones recommended a writer to me. Within days of receiving the script I knew I had to represent it; within ten days of sending the book out, a publisher offered for it. How's that for a success story?" Laura Longrigg, MBA Literary Agents
"Cornerstones saw potential in my work, worked on it editorially and passed me through to an agent. For Book Two, I will again submit to them for their invaluable criticism before showing it to my agent." F. A. Ford
"Cornerstones feedback was always spot on and, above all, honest. Now thanks to them, I am signed up with a top London agent." Aiveen McCarthy
"My author's editor wanted to publish quickly and due to Cornerstones' professionalism in getting the manuscript press-ready, my author will see finished copies in a matter of months." Penny Holroyde, Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency Ltd
"Cornerstones helped me turn my manuscript around, and have been there to answer my silly questions. They then passed me through to an agent. All this from saving up for one editorial report." Byrony Pearce
"Cornerstones was invaluable. They shaped my manuscript and got me an agent which led to a five figure sum with a top publisher. I'm so glad I went to Cornerstones first." Jane Yardley, Painting Ruby Tuesday (Transworld)
"With most publishers now closing the doors on unsolicited submissions, and with increasing demands on both editors and agents, less time is generally available within the industry to work on diamonds in the rough - books that might have strong core potential. That is why a service such as Cornerstones - with people from publishing who know the wants of editors and agents - is invaluable." John Matthews, best selling author of Past Imperfect (Penguin)
"I cannot recommend Cornerstones highly enough. They are keen on good writing, provide an excellent editorial service and have significant contacts in the publishing industry. I am now signed and ready for a two-book contract with a major publisher." Julian Branston, The Eternal Quest (Sceptre, Hodder and Stoughton)"
"Cornerstones. The single most valuable investment I've made in my writing career." Justin Thyme, Panama Oxridge
"As a picture-book writer/illustrator wanting to branch out into writing for older children, I simply didn’t know where to start. A manuscript appraisal from Kids’ Corner was exactly what I needed, and got me started on an entirely new career path."
Fiona Dunbar, author of the Lulu Baker trilogy (The Truth Cookie, Cupid Cakes & Chocolate Wishes) Orchard
"After several rejections from agents and publishers I tried Kids' Corner. They gave me invaluable criticism and passed me through to a leading agent who secured a six-figure sum. I am quite sure that without Kids' Corner, I would never have got published."
Katherine Langrish, author of Troll Fell, (HarperCollins)
"Without Cornerstones' help and encouragement I wouldn't be where I am today. In my opinion, they employ the best editors and long may the company continue to help other writers."
Judith Kelly, Rock Me Gently (Bloomsbury)
"I've been on two Cornerstones workshops and found them very useful in terms of plotting, pacing and characterisation. Well worth the money. I got my two book deal with Hodder shortly afterwards."
Sophie King, The School Run (Hodder)
"I really enjoyed the workshop. Lee is a fantastic editor - the examples she used were invaluable and made me realise how important editing is, though I suspect being a good writer goes hand in hand with being a good editor."
Shireen Shaikh
“The workshop was fantastic and I enjoyed every minute of it. I was amazed at how exhausted I was afterwards - I think we really packed a lot into that day, which shows what great value it was too!”
Caroline Green
"The workshop was terrific. All sorts of things fell into place. Lee was very clear and focussed in the sessions - extremely helpful. Taking samples from people's own work is more than a little scary but it makes it so relevant."
Anita Wright
“I can't begin to tell you how glad I am that I found Cornerstones. The report was constructive, insightful and honest – it’s exactly what I need right now. Please thank your editor for me.”
Cynthia Dummett, Caroline’s Kingdom
"Without Cornerstones, my author would never have got published." Robert Kirby, United Agents
"Working with Cornerstones was like attending a Masterclass on writing. It proved a turning point for me."
Eve Isherwood, Absent Light, Accent Press
"Cornerstones has proved a wonderful source for me: two of my authors came from Kids'Corner and they are both set to enjoy a terrific writing career with deals in many countries."
Catherine Clarke, Felicity Bryan Agency
“Before Cornerstones, I had despaired of ever finding an agent. They gave me excellent editorial feedback and thanks to their diligent efforts, I am now signed with a top London literary agent.”
Joanna Kenrick, Red Tears, (Faber)
“Thanks to Cornerstones, editing is no longer a demoralising arduous task but an exhilarating journey of discovery.”
Sheelagh White
"I can't tell you how marvellous it was to receive informed, intelligent and encouraging feedback in what can be a rather isolating activity. This was money well spent."
Annie Brown
