Ask the Editor with Gary Dalkin of To The Last Word is your opportunity to get expert editorial insight and honest, constructive feedback—tailored to your writing journey.
Whether you’re stuck on structure, struggling with story flow, or just want to better understand how editors think, Gary’s here to help.
With over 30 years of professional publishing experience, Gary is both an editor and a writer, working across many genres. He offers a full range of editorial services to help you make your manuscript the best it can be, whether you’re submitting to an agent or publisher, or preparing to self-publish.
Book a 30-minute Google Meet call to ask your questions, get expert perspective, and move forward with clarity.
🕒 30-minute session
📅 Book at a time that suits you
💳 £20 for Members / £25 for Non-Members
✅ How to Book:
To secure your session, please:
- Pay a refundable deposit.
- Complete the ‘Register Your Interest’ form below so we can contact you to schedule your session.
If we’re unable to find a suitable time for your session, your payment will be fully refunded.
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Terms & Conditions
By booking an Ask the Editor session with Gary Dalkin via Author Events, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following terms:
1. Nature of the Service
- The Ask the Editor session is a 30-minute one-to-one video call, conducted via Google Meet, intended to offer general editorial advice and guidance.
- This is a verbal consultation only. It does not include written feedback, editing, or a manuscript critique.
- You are welcome to ask questions about your project, the editing process, publishing routes, or submission strategy.
2. Payment & Fees
- £25 for non-members
- £20 for Author Events Members
- Payment must be made in full at the time of booking, via our secure partner, Book and Stage (SumUp).
- The payment is treated as a refundable deposit. If a suitable session time cannot be arranged, you will receive a full refund.
3. Booking Process
- After payment, you must complete the Register Your Interest form with your contact details and preferred availability.
- Author Events acts as an enquiry agent on behalf of Gary Dalkin.
Your form details will be emailed directly to Gary, who will contact you to arrange your session. - Bookings are not confirmed until both payment and the interest form are received.
- If you have not heard from Gary within two working days, please contact Author Events for assistance.
4. Rescheduling & Cancellations
- You may request to reschedule your session up to 24 hours in advance.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the session are non-refundable, unless in exceptional circumstances.
- If Author Events or Gary Dalkin must cancel or reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered an alternative time or a full refund.
5. Confidentiality
- Author Events will only have access to the initial Register Your Interest form.
- Any further communication, scheduling, or discussion between you and Gary Dalkin will be conducted privately and will not be seen or copied to Author Events.
- Any discussion about your work or writing during the session will remain confidential between you and Gary Dalkin.
- No part of your work will be recorded, stored, or shared beyond the session itself.
6. Scope of Advice
- The session provides general guidance and insight based on the editor’s experience.
- This is not a copy-editing, proofreading, or manuscript critique service.
- No prior reading of your manuscript is included unless otherwise stated.
8. Finality
- Sessions are one-time consultations.
- No follow-up reports or correspondence are included unless separately agreed.
9. Author Declaration
By booking a session, you confirm that:
- You understand and accept the nature and scope of the service.
- You are the author of any work you discuss during the session.
- You agree not to record the session without explicit permission.
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