We recommend
If you are an aspiring children’s book writer, we recommend checking out the resources and support available via national and regional writing agencies, including:
- National Centre for Writing
- Scottish Book Trust
- Literature Wales
- Writing East Midlands
- Writing West Midlands
- New Writing North
- New Writing South
- Literature Works (south-west England)
- Creative Scotland
- Commonword (Manchester)
- Spread the Word (London)
You may also find support through writing networks, societies and other mentorship programmes, such as:
- Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) British Isles
- The Royal Society of Literature
- BookTrust Represents
- Out on the Page
- Disability Arts Online
- Shape Arts
- Pen to Print
- Scottish BAME Writers Network
- Megaphone
- WriteMentor
- Jericho Prize
- Qalb Writers Collective
Reading books for the age range and the genre you are writing in is vital. We recommend using your local library to inform yourself about published children’s books and authors, and to ask for reading recommendations.