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Read the judges thoughts, the responses from the winners, and see all the runner-up and honourable mentions (if applicable by that judge), shortlisted and long listed authors named in the full post here:
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Picture Book Category Winner: PELICANβS BEACH by Jennie Saywell
Children's Fiction Category Winner: I STILL STAND by Claire Lomas
Adult Fiction Category Winner: UNMEANT by S R Simmons
WriteMentor is delighted to announce the winners of its 2025 Novel and Picture Book Awards, judged by David Higham Associates, which showcases new writing talent in both childrenβs and adult fiction.
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Level-up your writing skills as bestselling & award-winning #kidlit author @ClareHelenWelsh guides you through a 6-week online advanced picture book course - 2 hour weekly & interactive sessions with agent Q&A + feedback, starting 22nd April. Book now βͺοΈ bit.ly/3D7Xrs2
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Level-up your writing skills as bestselling & award-winning #kidlit author @ClareHelenWelsh guides you through a 6-week online advanced picture book course - 2 hour weekly & interactive sessions with agent Q&A + feedback, starting 22nd April. Book now βͺοΈ bit.ly/3D7Xrs2
15.04.2025 12:10 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Just a reminder we close on Friday at 11.59pm, so do pop over and get your applications in! Good luck!
09.04.2025 14:07 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 1 π 1
#bookpost How lucky am I? Can't wait to read Rebel Heart by Ally Sherlock and The Last Wildcat by Lui Sit. Lui was my mentee through the @write-mentor.bsky.social summer programme a few years ago and I'm so excited to get back to this story in print ππππ
24.02.2025 12:19 β π 14 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
The @write-mentor.bsky.social #newsletter today is full of exciting #writing opportunities. But FW by @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social 'When the Well Runs Dry' resonated most. Last week was busy with family & needed rest. This morn I'm unusually lacking in inspiration.
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Delighted to be supporting the @write-mentor.bsky.social summer mentoring programme again this year π₯°
So, if you are a nice person who needs help with a YA manuscript, hit me up!
#booksky #writingcommunity
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Excited to be a Picture Book mentor again in the Summer Mentoring Programme! If youβd like a FREE mentor this summer, go to @write-mentor.bsky.social website for info/t&c. Applications are open from April 7-11; mentoring starts May 1st. Canβt wait to find my next summer mentee! π
02.04.2025 08:06 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Heads up! Applications for the @write-mentor.bsky.social summer program open April 7. As a β22 alum, I can tell you itβs a great opportunity to develop your craft and polish your work #kidlit community! Plus an agent showcase at the end!
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Very excited to be a mentor on #WriteMentor Summer Programme 2025, partnering with my amazing CP @ajclack.bsky.social π Applications open TODAY!
Find out more here: write-mentor.com/2025/03/23/w...
We canβt wait to read your work!
@write-mentor.bsky.social
#amwriting #yabooks #mentoring
Applications for the 2025 Summer Mentoring Programme are now open:
write-mentor.com/2025/03/23/w...
We have spots available on tomorrow nightβs Story Jam session with the brilliant ο»Ώ@ClareHelenWelsh!
Info and booking here:
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This morning's Middle Grade Masterclass has completely re-energised how I feel about my WIP. Thank you @ashleythorpe.bsky.social for delivering the workshop, and thanks to @write-mentor.bsky.social for organising! βοΈπ§‘
08.02.2025 14:16 β π 9 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0Just caught up on the YA chat with @melindasalisbury.com on the @write-mentor.bsky.social hub. Thanks so much for sharing all your tips - especially on how to make the most of your debut year. My MG, The Doughnut Club, is coming out in May, so all wise words are welcome at this point!
13.01.2025 14:50 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Reposting for the @write-mentor.bsky.social crew!
15.01.2025 15:41 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0After a long weeks work, sitting with a coffee working on my Submission Package alongside a fantastic Developmental Report from @write-mentor.bsky.social
Cannot recommend enough; the report is helping me so much through this scary process!
We have seen a huge number of people moving social media platforms recently.
We may have a (partial) solution to all of your social media worries.
Check out our newsletter (link below) tomorrow morning for more!
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Tomorrow at 7pm, ask your questions about writing & publishing to MaassLitAgency agent @keslupo.bsky.social during a live, online talk - or catch up on the recording at your own pace. Join the Hub today for only Β£15 a month: bit.ly/4bUFGZt
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Level-up your writing skills as bestselling & award-winning #kidlit author @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social guides you through a 6-week online advanced picture book course - 2 hour weekly & interactive sessions with agent Q&A + feedback, starting 13th January. Book now βͺοΈ bit.ly/3D7Xrs2
09.01.2025 20:21 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Decided to join the other day based on this list of events. I will sort my life out to attend live at some point, but enjoyed listening to the #YAchat while I was cooking today. Going to need to listen again so I can actually write down all the book recs at the beginning.
08.01.2025 20:44 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Check out all the events we have planned this month on the Hub - from monthly YA, MG & PB chats to Hub-exclusive Q&As with authors & publishing experts, as well as an agent pitching contest & interactive workshop. Join the Hub today for only Β£15 a month: bit.ly/4bUFGZt
06.01.2025 18:10 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 2
Our first newsletter of the year is out today - have you read it yet?
Inside, we've got our January & February Hub calendar, news about our Novel & Picture Book Awards, and a Final Word from founder @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social
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Do you receive Write Mentor's weekly newsletter? Stuart and Co. are always insightful, inspiring and real about #kidlit writing.
This week Stuart posted this quote:
"Ambition without action becomes anxiety."
Whoa! That speaks to me!
Carrying this into the new year! β€οΈ
@write-mentor.bsky.social
Aspiring picture book writers - there's a free mentoring opportunity . Details here: www.booksthathelp.co.uk/writers Plus, a webinar tonight about the process. Come along and find out more ! @write-mentor.bsky.social
27.11.2024 16:08 β π 15 π 8 π¬ 1 π 2
Missed the Books that Help session with Clare Helen Welsh?
Donβt worry, the replay is here! Enjoy:
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Just finished workshop 3 of 5 in @write-mentor.bsky.social βs Query Masterclass. Loving it so far ππΊ
#amwriting #amquerying #mg
Taking part in the @write-mentor.bsky.social Query Masterclass ATM. Already been a wonderful, helpful experience! Feeling very supported and excited to work on the package.
24.11.2024 11:01 β π 8 π 1 π¬ 1 π 1Hello! Reposting a thread of starter packs to help anyone spending their Sunday trying to find UK childrenβs book people. Most are being updated so if you checked them before, you may find new additions. #kidlitUK
These two are (mainly) UK children's authors
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go.bsky.app/3hvsJPY
