Undiscovered Voices

Congratulations to Louise Austin on her incredible news 👏

The hilarious Alex Abbot featured in the #UV24 anthology and Louise was snapped up by top agent Becky Bagnell.

To all who entered this time - this could be you in a couple of years 🤩 We're loving reading your submissions ❤️

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Entries to Undiscovered Voices 2026 close at midnight tomorrow.

If you are still polishing your submission - you can do it! 💪

We can't wait to read your stories. Don't miss your chance 👇

www.undiscoveredvoices.com

@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social #UV26

"Don't be scared to put yourself out there" - the words of the amazing #UV26 Honorary Chair @louiestowell.bsky.social

Take her advice before it's too late - competition closes this coming Monday.

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Entries for @uvcompetition.bsky.social close one week today!

Winners will be published in the #UV26 anthology and introduced to agents and editors at the exclusive launch party.

Don't miss this incredible chance to launch your #kidlit career🚀

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Who's spending the weekend polishing their #UV26 submission?

Two years ago, that was @thatstephendaly.bsky.social and now look - his stunning YA debut will be out next year.

If you're an unagented, unpublished kidlit/YA writer, don't miss this opportunity!

Enter at undiscoveredvoices.com

My Journey to Publication with Undiscovered Voices — Undiscovered Voices When I found out I had been selected as one of twelve UV winners, something fundamental shifted in my mindset. It was like being told I really did have something special, and it was worth carrying on....

"UV was a springboard to my writing career - it gave me hope at a time when hope was in short supply."

@katjakaine.bsky.social won UV22 and now has a major deal with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, with her book set to be a lead YA title in 2026 🙌

Read more: tinyurl.ph/JRLLM

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** One month to go** to get your entries into Undiscovered Voices - the best competition around for unpublished, unagented kidlit and YA writers (okay, we might be slightly biased...)

We can't wait to read your manuscripts 👀

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Huge congratulations to UV alumnus @thatstephendaly.bsky.social whose debut YA novel comes out next year 👏

Stephen signed with his agent after featuring in the 2024 anthology so if you haven't entered yet - what are you waiting for?? It could change your life!

Closes 8 Sept

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Thanks for sharing, Ally ❤️

Thanks for sharing, Jane :)

Congratulations to Undiscovered Voices alumnus @emlynas.bsky.social, shortlisted for the Lollies 👏

Dozens of UV winners have gone on to huge publishing success over the years - could you be the next?

Entries are open now - find out more 👇
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We can't wait to get reading 👀😀

With thanks once again to our amazing Honorary Chair and judges 🙏

We are all so excited to read this year's entries 😃

@louiestowell.bsky.social @lindsaylit.bsky.social
@saskialeach.bsky.social

** Submissions OPEN ** 🥳

If you're a #KidLit writer in the UK/Europe, #UV26 could be your big break. The anthology has launched 100s of writers' careers - will you be next?

Find out more and enter👇

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Entries close: 8 September 2025

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Submissions open NEXT WEEK for #UV26 - how's your manuscript looking?

Our amazing co-founder, author and editing guru @authorsaragrant.bsky.social has put together this helpful checklist to help decide if you're submission ready 👇

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Pens at the ready! Tonight's the first of our #UV26 masterclasses - Pitch Your Novel with @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social ✍️📚

There's still time to book - just £30 (£40 non-SCBWI members) for THREE masterclasses, all online and recorded.

Register: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r

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What is an “author brand” and why do I need one? — Undiscovered Voices Maybe you’ve already started entering competitions and pitching to agents and publishers – well done! Or maybe you’re still finishing your first draft – keep going! Either way, it’s never too early to...

Check out this blog post by UV alumnus @susywrites.bsky.social on author brand or "establishing your uniqueness" to stand out with agents and publishers: tinyurl.com/2snfwerv

Sign up for our online masterclass series to learn more from Sue 🤩

@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26

** 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.bsky.social members; £40 for non-members.

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#UV26

One week until the first #UV26 online masterclass 🥳

Just £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members for three fab workshops = top tips for competition success

Register at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r by 31/05 for chance to win a writing craft book by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social 📚

Huge thanks to everyone who joined the @scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26 launch last night. There was so much incredible insight from our judges as to what they're looking for.

For more top tips to get your submission ready, don't forget to sign up for our online masterclasses: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r

Almost time... 🚀

Tonight's the night 🤩 Who's coming to the launch of #UV26?

Our amazing judges, that's who! Come and hear from them what makes a winning submission 📚

If you haven't booked a place yet, do it now! 👇tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp

Online TONIGHT at 7.30pm (BST)

See you there 😀

@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #KidLit

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Not long now! Have you booked your place for the LIVE #UV26 online launch event this Thursday?

It's FREE but you need to book a place👇
tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp

Don't miss the chance to hear what our judges are looking for 👀

@lindsaylit.bsky.social @saskialeach.bsky.social

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Thanks for sharing 👍

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 @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or Pitch Your Book by @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social

Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r

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Editing Your Entry masterclass with UV co-founder @authorsaragrant.bsky.social 💡

Practical tips to help you improve your novel opening

Thu 12 June, 7.30pm

Sign up: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r

** Sign up by 31 May for a chance to win Sara's new book on editing **

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Thanks for sharing @janeenhayat.bsky.social ❤️

Strongly agree 😄Thanks for sharing, Maggie 👍

'Pitch Your Novel' Masterclass with @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social 👀

What? Learn how to craft your 250-word synopsis and a compelling 35-word pitch.
Who? Author/ coach Sheila M. Averbuch
When? Thu 5 June, 7.30pm
How? Sign up at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r

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Pic: Rob McDougall

Thinking of entering #UV26? Join our three live Zoom webinars in June to help perfect your entry. Tickets giving access to all three are £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members; £40 for non-members.

Keep following for more info, or book your place 👇
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