This year’s Undiscovered Voices preparations are bigger than ever with our very first UV Masterclass series proving hugely popular. But if you missed out, don’t panic! Here’s a breakdown to clue you in. Each of the three sessions focused on… Read more
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Guest blog: Being inspired by the past (Susan Brownrigg)
In our latest guest blog post, Undiscovered Voices finalist Susan Brownrigg (UV2016) reveals the joy of using historical settings and research, as well as offering advice on how to use both effectively. Being inspired by the past A question I’m… Read more
Guest blog: Agents are not the only route (Yvonne Banham)
In our latest guest blog post, Yvonne Banham, gives an illuminating and honest account of her experience of being a finalist in 2020 and her path to her first publishing deal. Agents are not the only route Of all the… Read more
Guest blog: Nine things I now know (Annaliese Avery)
As recent Undiscovered Voices finalist Annaliese Avery (UV2020) celebrates her debut novel, she reveals the lessons learnt from a simple, but career-changing piece of advice in our latest guest blog post. Nine things I now know A few years ago,… Read more
Guest blog: The joy of deadlines and other tips for success (Anna Brooke)
In our latest guest blog post, a recent Undiscovered Voices finalist, Anna Brooke (UV2020), shares her story of procrastination, pandemics and promising publishing potential. The joy of deadlines and other tips for success I’d been a journalist and travel writer… Read more
Guest Blog: Getting to the heart of your story (Bryony Pearce)
In our third guest blog post, the author of over 11 books and one of our first UV finalists, Bryony Pearce (UV2008), encourages writers to really get to the heart of their story to make sure every moment resonates with… Read more
Guest Blog: The Secret Power of Critique Groups (Helen MacKenzie)
Our second guest blog reveals the secret behind the success of three of last year’s finalists. Helen MacKenzie (UV2020), whose extract was Hagstone, illuminates the power of giving and receiving feedback to improve a writer’s chances of success. The Secret Power… Read more
Guest blog: Ten Years as a Discovered Voice (Nick Cross)
In our first guest blog by past finalists, Nick Cross (UV2010), whose extract was Back from the Dead, reflects on how being short-listed ten years ago changed his life in unexpected and positive ways. Ten Years as a Discovered Voice: What I’ve… Read more
SCBWI-BI Kicks Off Its Eighth Undiscovered Voices Anthology
Once again SCBWI British Isles plans to help fresh, new voices in children’s literature find agents and publishers through its Undiscovered Voices project. New this year is a series of free and low-cost events to help writers prepare their submissions…. Read more
UV2020 Honorary Chair, Candy Gourlay, speaks!
Undiscovered Voices is delighted that the amazing Candy Gourlay agreed to be our honorary chair for UV2020. She recorded this heartfelt and uplifting video to celebrate the success of this year’s finalists. Thank you so much Candy for taking the… Read more