For those looking to make their mark in the literary world, Alan Parry represents an aspirational and committed partner. His editorial expertise, coupled with a heartfelt approach to publishing, makes The Broken Spine a publisher that truly values their work. To explore the possibility of working with Alan or to receive a free consultation, contact him at alan@thebrokenspine.co.uk.
Alan Parry extends a comprehensive suite of feedback and mentorship services for poets at various stages of their writing journey, structured into three distinct tiers to cater to a wide range of needs:
- Standard Feedback: For up to 12 pages of poetry, Alan provides annotated feedback alongside an online meeting to discuss the nuances and potential of your work. This service is priced at £30, offering personalised guidance to refine your poetic voice.
- Extended Feedback: This tier caters to up to 24 pages of themed poetry, including detailed annotated feedback and two online meetings to delve deeper into the themes and construction of your work. The cost for this in-depth analysis is £60, designed to support more substantial projects or collections.
- Comprehensive Feedback: Aimed at poets ready to polish a complete collection, this service covers up to 80 pages of poetry. It includes extensive annotated feedback and three online meetings to thoroughly explore and enhance your manuscript. This tier is priced at £120, offering a holistic approach to preparing your work for publication.
New Offering: Independent Publishing Support
Separate from the writing feedback services, Alan is now offering a bespoke service for writers aspiring to publish independently via Amazon KDP. With a wealth of experience in book and cover design, Alan provides hands-on assistance to bring your vision to life in the self-publishing arena. This service includes but is not limited to manuscript preparation, cover design, and navigational guidance through the publishing process on Amazon KDP.
Alan welcomes speculative emails from writers seeking to publish their work independently. This collaborative approach aims to demystify the self-publishing process and equip writers with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully launch their books.
For more information on any of these services or to discuss your project in detail, please reach out to Alan here. Whether you’re polishing a few poems or ready to embark on the journey of independent publishing, Alan’s expertise and personalised support can help bring your literary aspirations to fruition.
‘When a submission for manuscripts comes up, definitely consider The Broken Spine, an aspirational, committed press from the North of England led by Alan Parry. Writers, you want a publishing house that: listens to you and lets you lead; involves you in all its decisions; is very picky about presentations and making it the best it can be; is a gentle ‘critical’ friend about the work; who promotes you long term’
– Matthew M. C. Smith author of The Keeper of Aeons
‘The Broken Spine’s attention to detail and continued support for From This Soil has been amazing. Alan Parry is a great man and everything you want in a publisher.’
– Casey Bailey, author of From This Soil
‘Working with Alan Parry was a dream. Never before have I experienced such professionalism and heart. Having worked with many presses, I think us poets have one wish – to be valued by the publisher, editor, and press… When we turn our work over we want to feel safe. Alan made me feel valued in every way, made my poems feel guarded and important, and he continues to do so to this day. I would work with him again in a heartbeat.’
– Elisabeth Horan, author of The Mask