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A focused Litro editorial report for short fiction, essays, and poetry up to 4,000 words, designed to help you see what is working, what is blocking the piece, and what to revise next. This is an editorial feedback service and does not guarantee publication.
Price: £45 · Turnaround: within 10 business days after payment and upload.
Limited weekly capacity: we take on a small number of FastTrack pieces each week so every report gets proper editorial attention.
“I cannot tell you how helpful this read was. The notes gave me the fuel to move forward with a story I realised I was polishing without really improving.”
“I’m recommending the FastTrack report to everybody.”
— Lucie Donahue
Use FastTrack if…
- 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 serious editorial feedback before paying for deeper editing
- You want a Litro-level read on the piece before sending it anywhere else
What you get
- A clear summary of what the piece is attempting
- A practical diagnosis of what is working and what may be holding the piece back
- Your top priority revisions, ranked by impact
- Line-level polish targets to tighten clarity, voice, structure, and pace
- A clear next-step plan for your next revision pass
- An honest note on submission-readiness
See the sample report first
Writers often want to know what they are paying for before they buy. View the sample report to see the structure, tone, and level of practical feedback included in a FastTrack review.
£45
Pay securely, upload your DOCX or PDF, and receive your report within 10 business days.
Already paid? Upload your file here: fasttrack.litromagazine.com/fast-track/upload
Your manuscript is used only for editorial review.
Over 4,000 words? Use Full Manuscript Assessment (£99).
How it works
- Pay £45 securely.
- Upload your DOCX or PDF using the upload link.
- Receive your editorial report within 10 business days.
FastTrack is not for you if…
- You need proofreading or copy-editing
- 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
Eligibility
- Up to 4,000 words
- Short fiction, essays, or poetry
- One piece per purchase
- Upload as DOCX or PDF — PDF is often best for poetry formatting
Optional follow-up: Revision Check (£35)
If you’ve revised your piece after receiving a FastTrack report and want a senior re-read to confirm the priority revisions are complete, you can use Revision Check. This is a verification pass focused on whether the key changes have landed. Revision Check does not guarantee publication.
- A short verification pass against your priority revisions
- A brief note on what still blocks submission-readiness, if anything
- Clear outcome: ready for final consideration or needs one more pass
Optional: Revision Check (£35)
Revision Check is for writers who have already received and revised from a FastTrack report.
FAQs
Is poetry allowed?
Yes. Upload as DOCX or PDF. PDF often preserves line breaks and formatting best.
Is this a publication decision?
No. FastTrack is an editorial feedback service and does not guarantee publication.
What is Revision Check (£35)?
It’s an optional senior re-read after you revise, focused on whether your priority revisions have been completed. It does not guarantee publication.
What if my piece is over 4,000 words?
Use the Full Manuscript Assessment for novels, novellas, memoirs, and book-length nonfiction.
When do I receive my report?
Within 10 business days after payment and upload.
Will my manuscript be used for anything else?
No. Your manuscript is used only for editorial review.