Litro / FastTrack

Before you spend hundreds, find out what the piece actually needs.

FastTrack gives you a focused editorial report on short fiction, essays, or poetry under 4,000 words — for £45, delivered within 10 business days.

A structured editorial report designed to help you see what's working, what's blocking the piece, and what to fix next.

Use it before submitting to journals, prizes, agents, workshops, publishers — or before sending the piece back into revision.

Reviewed through Litro's editorial framework · Secure Stripe payment · DOCX/PDF upload · Report delivered within 10 business days

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“The notes gave me the fuel to move forward with a story I realised I was polishing without really improving.”
— Lucie Donahue

“Thank you for a very concise, very precise, very useful report on my story. You are a model for editorial commentary.”

— Townsend Walker

“I am so grateful for your very helpful feedback.”

— Marie Moreau

“I'm recommending the FastTrack report to everybody.”

— Lucie Donahue

Is this for you?

Use FastTrack if the piece feels close, but still unclear.

FastTrack is for writers who need a clear editorial diagnosis before the next submission, revision, workshop, prize deadline, or larger editorial spend.

Your story, essay, or poem feels close, but not finished.

Editors keep rejecting the piece and you do not know why.

You are preparing for a competition, journal, workshop, or MFA submission.

You want a serious diagnosis before paying hundreds for deeper editing.

You want Litro-level editorial feedback without submitting the piece to Litro.

FastTrack is not for you if...

You need copy-editing or proofreading.

You want a guaranteed publication decision.

You need a full manuscript assessment.

You want someone to rewrite the piece for you.

You need same-day or emergency feedback.

How it works

Pay £45. Upload your DOCX or PDF. Receive your report within 10 business days. Your manuscript is used only for editorial review.

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“Thank you for a very concise, very precise, very useful report on my story.”
— Townsend Walker

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What you receive

Not vague encouragement. A practical editorial diagnosis you can revise from.

Your report identifies what is working, what is blocking the piece, and what to fix next. It is designed to give you usable revision priorities, not pages of abstract commentary.

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Payment and upload are separate steps: pay first, then use the upload link to send your DOCX or PDF.

FastTrack Editorial Report

Your manuscript title · 10-day turnaround

Story Summary

A concise overview of your piece — structure, voice, and central tension.

What's Working

The strengths worth preserving and building on.

Priority Revisions

The changes that will have the most impact on the piece.

Line-Level Polish

Specific notes on key passages, phrasing, and rhythm.

Next Steps

A clear revision plan for your next draft.

Submission Readiness

An honest assessment of where the piece stands.

View the full sample report

How it works

Pay securely

Complete your payment via Stripe. Instant confirmation.

Upload your manuscript

Use your upload link to submit your DOCX or PDF.

Editorial review

We assign your piece for a focused editorial read.

Receive your report

Delivered within 10 business days.

If your upload link fails, reply to your receipt email with your file attached.

Choose your service

Start with FastTrack. Upgrade as your work develops.

Keep building after the report

FastTrack tells you what needs work. Litro Masterclasses help you revise, sharpen, and prepare the next draft.

Novel Clinic: Draft Diagnosis + Revision Roadmap

A four-week clinic for novelists to diagnose what's not working, fix the highest-impact issues, and leave with a clear revision roadmap and submission plan.

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Short Work Revision & Submission Sprint

A compact 3-week live course for writers with one short story, flash piece, essay, or other short-form work up to 4,000 words who want to revise it properly and get it submission-ready.

3 weeks · Live Zoom · Short work up to 4,000 words

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AI for Writers: Use the Tools Without Losing the Work

A practical course on using AI for drafting, revision, research, structure, and submission strategy — without handing over your voice or judgement.

Coming soon

Not sure whether to take a course yet? Start with the £45 FastTrack report and use the diagnosis to decide your next move.

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