For the barrow is never truly empty. Its bones and treasures may have been taken, but it holds fast its mysteries, holds fast its ghosts. It is phantom-filled, a place crowded with stories. No, the barrow is never empty. Edward Copeland-Blight, 1903 #LongNeolithic

So excited to see this - it has been a real pleasure to judge the entries to this brilliant competition - fantastically hooky ideas, gorgeous writing and real flair for storytelling in so many of the entries. #writingcompetition #kidslit #WritingCommunity

🔊UNDISOCVERED VOICES Meet the Judges👩‍⚖️ Undiscovered Voices 2026 entries open soon! Maggie Womersley catches up with all the latest UV news and talks to some of the key people involved 🎉 wordsandpics.org/2025/04/undisc… #Competition #writingcommunity #writers #authorscommunity SCBWI British Isles scbwi

Congratulations everyone!

I simply cannot BELIEVE that I’m on this list! I’m a huge huge fan of Cheshire and am so excited to be shortlisted, something I never expected! 🥰🥰🥰

If you're an unpublished writer for kids/YA check out the Undiscovered Voices run by SCBWI British Isles . This years 6 judges will all be at the live launch - so don't miss your chance to hear what they're looking for. It's free - but you need to register here tickettailor.com/events/society…

Are you currently querying agents with your MG, YA or CB manuscript? The Undiscovered Voices could be your chance to fast-track your book to the top of pile. Free live launch to meet the judges register here - tickettailor.com/events/society… #writingcommunity #kidslit #writingcontest

Congratulations to UV alumnus Serena Patel on the launch of her fab new series Pia's Pet Club🐶🐭😻 Hear from Serena how UV helped launch her writing career at our masterclass on Thurs 19 June - link in comments 👇

Have you signed up for the #UV26 masterclasses yet? Sign up by 31 May for chance to win The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by Sara Grant or Pitch Your Book by Sheila M Averbuch threads.net/sheilamaverbuch Find out more and book your place: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r SCBWI British Isles #UV26

Not long now! Have you signed up for the #UV26 online launch event THIS THURSDAY? It's FREE but you need to book👇 tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp Find out what our judges are looking for 👀 Becky Bagnell Saskia Leach Charlie Castelletti 🏳️‍🌈 (he/they) Julia Churchill Tierney Holm SCBWI British Isles

🔎Pictured: Holmes and Watson mid-investigation in Silver Blaze - brought to life in an illustration by Sidney Paget, from a first edition of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1894), held in our collections. Happy International Sherlock Holmes Day! 🕵️‍♂️

** Sign up by midnight for a chance to win one of these two fantastic new books on perfecting your writing craft ** Three 90min masterclasses for just £30 for scbwi members; £40 for non-members. Sara Grant Sheila M Averbuch threads.net/sheilamaverbuch SCBWI British Isles #UV26

Amazing news - Congratulations Zoe!!!

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I am now represented by the awesome Gyamfia Osei at Andrew Nurnberg Associates! Endless thanks to Write Mentor and my SCBWI writing groups — I wouldn’t be here without your constant amazingness. Gyamfia Osei (gem-fee-a) WriteMentor SCBWI British Isles

Read about Jenny Moore's experience of winning the October 2024 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to Millie van Grutten of RCW Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition. Words & Pictures SCBWI British Isles SCBWI Ireland SCBWI Europolitan wordsandpics.org/2025/06/slush-…

Congratulations to HigneyKate1 for winning the April 2025 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to Carolyn May McGlone of May Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition. Words & Pictures SCBWI British Isles SCBWI Ireland SCBWI Europolitan wordsandpics.org/2025/06/slush-…

The Kids Lit writing competition that helped me connect with my lovely agent opens NEXT WEEK! All you need to enter is 2,500 words of your opening chapter(s) a synopsis and a pitch line. For more info go to www/undiscoveredvoices.com

All the glitz and glamour of the super-supportive prize for unpublished unguents writers of kids lit. This comp really does have a great track-record for launching careers!

The Observer Chloe Hadjimatheou One thing only mentioned in passing is the failure of due diligence from the publisher and agent. A memoir should have facts verified, otherwise it should just be badged as fiction. From JT Leroy to James Frey to “Raynor Winn” and many others, when will they learn?