Hi, my name’s Andy, and I write children’s fiction under the pseudonym A.P. Winter.
Writing isn’t easy. My journey depended on good advice from people who had been through the same process.
How Can I Help?
As a published author, professional writing consultant and lecturer I’ve spent the past decade helping people achieve their writing goals. Here are some of the services I offer…
Quick Query Package – friendly, insightful feedback on a 1,500 word section of writing or a complete short picture book at a low price. Perfect if you’re sharing work for the first time and want to get a sense of things – no pressure, no big commitment – just send an email and get fast written feedback in return. (£50 / $65).
Editorial Advice – detailed written feedback on your current writing project (standard rate £300 / $375 per 10,000 words).
Submission Package Prep – detailed advice on synopsis, logline, cover letter and opening chapters of up to 5,000 words to help you make the best first impression (£400 / $500)
Mentoring Services – three critiques (on up to 5,000 words of writing for each critique), plus a monthly hour-long chat on zoom, split over three months. (£660 /$820)
If any of that sounds interesting, or if there’s another writing query you think I can help with, please get in touch at apwinter3@gmail.com or complete the form below.
Testimonials
‘Working with Andy was such a great experience! I’ve been a fan of his podcast, so I had a feeling his editing would be helpful for my children’s picture book manuscript—but it honestly went above and beyond what I expected. He pointed out little redundancies I’d totally missed and gave thoughtful suggestions on how to tighten up the story, which really helped the emotional moments land more clearly. What stood out most was how detailed and well-considered his feedback was—he clearly took the time to really dig into the story. I’m super grateful for his insights and would definitely recommend his editing service to any writer looking to elevate their story.’ – Natalie Drake
‘I so recommend Andy’s ‘Quick Query Package’. I am new to writing for children and have been working on a middle grade book for a while. I was just a bit stuck wondering if it I was making any progress. I have listened to Andy’s helpful podcast for a while and decided to be brave and ask for feedback. I was so surprised at how quickly he replied to my query and so relieved at how friendly and supportive he was. Saying that, the feedback was also insightful and pointed out where I could work on improvements. Well, it has given me the motivation to keep going, and with two more chapters to go, I think it worked. Thank you Andy.’ – Rachel Burton
‘Andy was polite, prompt to respond to messages, and a pleasure to deal with throughout. Most importantly, he provided insightful feedback on all the stories I sent him, offering supportive and thoughtful comments that not only reinforced my confidence in the scenes that were working well but also inspired me to explore fresh approaches elsewhere.’ – Pete Coles
A. P. Winter | Children's Author 