What of life after Undiscovered Voices? Previous Finalist, Andi Ipaktchi (UV2016), takes a wry look at her journey from illustrator and printmaker to comedy writer and performer in our latest guest blog post. The Hot Seat “What are you working… 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
Getting Ready for UV2018 – Guest Blog with Sophie Cameron
In our sixth guest blog by a past finalist, Sophie Cameron (UV2016), whose novel Out of the Blue will be published next year, talks about the power of thinking yourself as a writer. Masterclass Breakthrough Just over two years ago,… Read more
Getting Ready for UV2018 – Guest Blog with Georgia Bowers
In the second of a series of guest blog by past finalists, Georgia Bowers, an author featured in the UV2016 anthology, talks about her UV experience. The 7th of December 2015 was a big day for me. I was leaving work early… Read more
2016 Success Update: Scholastic UK announces acquisition of NOAH CAN’T EVEN by Simon James Green with pride
UV 2016 finalist Simon James Green has signed a two-book deal with Scholastic for NOAH CAN’T EVEN (previously called Nuts), and a follow up title. Linas Alsenas at Scholastic UK bought World Rights from Joanna Moult from Skylark Literary, having… Read more
2016 Success Update: Book Deal for Sophie Cameron
A two book deal for Out of the Blue, and a second title, has been announced by Macmillan Children’s Books. The title will be published in the UK in spring 2018. You can read more about this exciting news in… Read more
A Message from Sally Gardner – Honorary Chair 2016
We’re proud to post a message from Sally Gardner shared with our finalists at the launch of this year’s anthology. Sally talks about her journey to becoming a writer and questions an unhelpful educational focus on the qualifications of being… Read more
The 2016 Success Story that Almost Never Happened: Patti Buff
Six out of twelve writers among the Undiscovered Voices finalist have now been signed by agents, but the latest signing is one that might have never have happened! “Most people don’t know this, but I almost entered a previous version… Read more
2016 Success Story: Angels and an Agents for Sophie Cameron
With her gripping story about angels falling from sky, it wasn’t going to be long before someone snapped up finalist Sophie Cameron. We’re delight to share the news that she has been signed by Hellie Ogden at Janklow & Nesbit. Sophie,… Read more
2016 Success Story: Kerry’s Fairytale Agent in Judge Kate
One of our lovely judges, Kate Shaw of The Viney Agency, has signed up author of The Thread Fairy, Kerry Cassidy. Both are mothers of boys and have loved escaping the football, rugby, cricket in this delightful fairy adventure. Kate… Read more