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‘This book is an excellent place to start. I love it and hope your copy becomes as dog-eared with overuse as many of my old ones did.' David CohenThis bestselling Writers' & Artists' Yearbook contains a wealth of information on all aspects of writing and becoming a published author, plus a comprehensive directory of media contacts.Packed with practical tips, it includes expert advice from renowned authors and industry insiders on:- submitting to agents and publishers- writing non-fiction and fiction across different genres and formats- poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration- marketing and self-publishing- legal and financial information- writing prizes and festivals.Revised and updated annually, the Yearbook includes thousands of industry contacts and over 80 articles from writers of all forms and genres, including award-winning novelists, poets and playwrights, scriptwriters for TV and audio, songwriters and comedians.If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or to crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you.New articles for this year include:Foreword by Naomi AldermanAuthor–editor relationships by Željka MaroševicLiterary fiction by Rowan Hisayo BuchananShort story collections by Vanessa OnwuemeziNature writing by Sophie PavelleInclusivity in publishing by Aki SchilzYour debut novel by Jennie GodfreyGetting poetry published by Pascale PetitBeing a lyricist by Kathryn WilliamsScriptwriting by Robert TaylorComedy writing by Dave CohenCharacters for TV by Kira-Anne PelicanPlaywriting by Carmen MarcusLiterary agents by Eve WhiteWriter development initiative by Julia ForsterBookTok and social media promotion by Rosie Hewlett

A writer will change and grow many times in their writing life. This Journal Workbook aims to champion this journey. It answers those tricky questions writers long to ask, shares secret practices to inspire their writing confidence, and free their unique gifts from common obstacles and writing worries. In this Journal Workbook you will discover surprising new techniques from acting, neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality to re-wild your creativity and empower your writing craft. Writing can seem overwhelming. You long to be a writer, but where do you start?And how do you bridge the gap between where you are right now and where you want to go? How do you discover your voice? What does that even mean? And what can you do to improve your writing? Or discover what you want to write about? This is not a book about getting published or finding an agent. This is a book about finding you. Finding your voice. Trusting your talent. Your creativity. It is about putting your heart and soul into your writing practice. Do the prompts and exercises. Reflect. This Journal Workbook will help you find that spark. This is your writing life, write it your way.

‘What is your best investment? Buying a copy of the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook.’ Kimberley ChambersThis bestselling Writers' & Artists' Yearbook contains a wealth of information on all aspects of writing and becoming a published author, plus a comprehensive directory of media contacts.Packed with practical tips, it includes expert advice from renowned authors and industry insiders on:- submitting to agents and publishers- writing non-fiction and fiction across different genres and formats- poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration- marketing and self-publishing- legal and financial information- writing prizes and festivals.Revised and updated annually, the Yearbook includes thousands of industry contacts and over 80 articles from writers of all forms and genres, including award-winning novelists, poets and playwrights, scriptwriters for TV, radio and videogames.If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or to crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you.New content for this edition includes articles on If at first you don't succeed ... by Jessica Irena Smith, The importance of story development by Greg Mosse, Writing for readers by Rachel McLean, Creating a poetry comic by Chrissy Williams, Ghosting: writing other people's stories by Gillian Stern, Romantic motifs by Sue Moorcroft, How a publicist can help you by Hannah Hargrave, Writing across forms by Rob Gittins, Pitching your travel ideas by Jen & Sim Benson, The hybrid author by Simon McLeave. ‘The wealth of information is staggering.’ The Times

Foreword by Alice Oseman, creator of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books.‘This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!’ Joseph Coelho, Children’s LaureateCelebrating its 21st edition, this indispensable Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages.Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on:- submitting to agents and publishers- writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats- poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration- self-publishing- copyright, finances and contracts- marketing, prizes and festivals- and much, much more ...New content in this edition include articles on Your author brand by Tom Palmer, Getting published by Hannah Gold, Writing with empathy by Camilla Chester, What an indie bookshop can offer authors by Carrie & Tim Morris.‘Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.’ Julia Donaldson

When it comes to creating children’s and YA fiction there is often a focus on how to start and write until you reach an ending … But what happens when you have a finished manuscript of hundreds of pages? How do you transform your rough draft into a publishable one?Expert author, editor, mentor and lecturer Sara Grant provides the answer through a systematic approach to editing. Her step-by-step guide demystifies the process of preparing a manuscript for submission to agents and publishers or for those self-publishing. It is a lifeline for new writers and those intimidated by the world of publishing; for more experienced writers it is an invaluable diagnostic tool to dip in and out of.This practical workbook includes exercises and examples for:- Interrogating your idea - Enhancing your plot- Scrutinising characters, chapters and scenes- Analysing sentence and word choice- Honing your unique voice- Writing with sensitivity for young readers- And finally, polishing your manuscript for submission.

When you nurture your creative soul, everything else flourishes.Ideas are wild things. They slip through our fingers unless we act. This inspiring workbook will help you capture your ideas into a creative practice—whether you want to write a book, craft a poem, reignite an abandoned novel, embrace a new creative path or reinvent yourself.Blending practical exercises with positive psychology, The Creative Heart anchors creativity in every aspect of your life. Creativity is more than what you do—it’s how you live, breathe and feel.Building on the success of A Writer's Journal Workbook, this new book goes deeper into what it means to know yourself as a creative soul and write with greater freedom, joy and playfulness.Let the magic begin!Lucy van Smit – award-winning novelist, artist, and TV producer – draws on her own journey of creativity and spiritual growth to help you champion yourself and your work.

‘Knowledge, advice, encouragement, and inspiration; this book helped turn my dream into reality.’ Alice Oseman, writer-illustrator of the bestselling Heartstopper seriesCelebrating its 22nd edition, this indispensable Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages.Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on:- submitting to agents and publishers- writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats- poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration- self-publishing- copyright, finances and contracts- marketing, prizes and festivals- and much, much more ...New articles for 2026 include:Foreword by Ross Montgomery (winner of the Children's Book Award 2025)Publishing options for debut writers by Andy Darcy TheoGhostwriting by Sam BinnieChoosing your audience by Finn LongmanBeing a successful self-published author by Griselda HeppelWriting poems for children by Laura MuchaAuthor–agent contracts by Lydia SilverThe many hats of a literary agent by Christabel McKinleyPicture book: illustration by Siân RobertsPicture book: writing by Sital Gorasia Chapman Creating comic books by Jamie Smart‘Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.’ Julia Donaldson

‘What is your best investment? Buying a copy of the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook.’ Kimberley ChambersThis bestselling Writers' & Artists' Yearbook contains a wealth of information on all aspects of writing and becoming a published author, plus a comprehensive directory of media contacts.Packed with practical tips, it includes expert advice from renowned authors and industry insiders on:- submitting to agents and publishers- writing non-fiction and fiction across different genres and formats- poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration- marketing and self-publishing- legal and financial information- writing prizes and festivals.Revised and updated annually, the Yearbook includes thousands of industry contacts and over 80 articles from writers of all forms and genres, including award-winning novelists, poets and playwrights, scriptwriters for TV, radio and videogames.If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or to crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you.‘The wealth of information is staggering.’ The Times

‘This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!’ Joseph Coelho, Children’s LaureateCelebrating its 23rd edition, this indispensable Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages.Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on:- submitting to agents and publishers- writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats- poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration- self-publishing- copyright, finances and contracts- marketing, prizes and festivals- and much, much more ...Used, recommended, and with articles across its 23 editions by writers such as Julia Donaldson, Jacqueline Wilson, Quentin Blake, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff, Michael Rosen, Anthony Browne, Eoin Colfer and many more.‘Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.’ Julia Donaldson

The W&A Guide to Getting Published provides the would-be published author with expert knowledge on securing a book deal – from preparing a manuscript for submission, to finding an agent, from working with an Editor, to effective self-promotion. It considers all stages in the ‘selling’ of your idea and manuscript and gives up-to-date information on how the publishing industry functions and how authors can best navigate its mysteries and complexities.Each chapter provides practical, how-to advice on what to do, where to seek additional help, what costs might be involved, cautionary dos and don’ts, and useful case studies.This guide considers all publishing formats (print, digital and audio) and markets (fiction, non-fiction, children's and books for adults) to offer all-round support for the budding writer.

The W&A Guide to Writing for Children and YA provides informed, practical advice from a successful and experienced writer of children’s books across all ages. Its coverage includes picture books through middle grade and young adult; fiction and non-fiction; books for reluctant readers and books for the education market. It is one author’s lifetime of experience distilled into an engaging guide on how to manage, kickstart or begin your writing career. This is a heavily revised and expanded edition of Linda’s Writing for Children (2008). Much has happened in both Linda’s writing life and in the world of children’s books since then. Staying true to the essence of the original, the new edition includes more advice and experience to reflect changes in digital publishing, self-publishing, and the explosion of YA and children’s writing more broadly.

The W&A Guide to How to Hook an Agent is the definitive guide to putting together a manuscript submission and attracting the attention of a literary agent.Structured around a series of real-life questions raised at Writers’ & Artists’ successful ‘How to Hook an Agent’ events, this lively and accessible Q&A guide provides everything an unpublished writer needs to know about seeking the representation of a literary agent. Full of practical detail and examples of good and bad practice, it covers:· Responses to over 180 questions asked by writers about getting an agent· How to research and approach an agent· The key ingredients of a submission· How to draft a successful covering letter· What to expect when working with an agent · The agent-publisher relationship· Contracts, rights and royaltiesThis unique guide is suitable for writers of fiction and non-fiction and writing across different genres and age ranges.

The Organised Writer is a practical, no-nonsense system that allows you to write without worrying about administration, business affairs, or scheduling. This straight-talking guide will help you become more productive, cope with multiple projects, and make time within your life to write — while also dealing with non-writing tasks more efficiently. It includes advice on how to: · Manage your schedule· Prioritise your writing time· Take notes effectively· Work with a ‘clean mind’· Get more written every day· Deal effectively with non-writing tasks· Set up a foolproof filing system· Organise your working spaceRead the book, then spend a weekend setting-up the system described, and you’ll make the time back with interest. You’ll get more written every day and complete more of your other tasks without being overwhelmed by all the things you have to do, forgot to do, or don’t want to do.

Learn the craft of effective storytelling with the Writers' & Artists' Guide to How to Write. Novelist William Ryan introduces the techniques needed to construct, craft and draft a novel. He provides tried-and-tested examples and details on what to consider when writing for any audience, across any genre. Each chapter tackles a key aspect of the writing process, including how to: structure a novel, develop central and subsidiary characters, create atmosphere and tension, write punchy dialogue and pacey scenes. This is the perfect guide for any writer looking for clear and informed advice on getting their ideas on to the page from the bestselling and trusted creative writing brand.

This three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer’s bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.