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The Next Big Story

Over at The Novelry, where I am a Children’s Fiction Writing Coach, we are delighted today to launch The Next Big Story!
It’s a writing contest where you could win £75,000 [$100,000] [ for just 3 pages from the start of a novel.
That’s right, just 3 pages!
We’re on the lookout for fresh voices, so don’t rule yourself out. Everyone is welcome.
And to help, we’ve got some helpful hints on our website. Our incredible judges include Tayari Jones, Julia Quinn and Yann Martel – and I’ll be helping read through entries too.
Take a look, get started, and enter for the chance to win! Head to thenovelry.com/prize to learn more. Terms and conditions apply.
We can’t wait to read your story!

I’m joining The Novelry!

I’m thrilled to announce that from this September, I’m joining The Novelry as a writing coach for children’s fiction.

I’ll be offering guidance and advice to aspiring children’s writers, alongside Polly Ho-Yen, at this brilliant online creative writing academy set up by Booker Prize long listed author Louise Dean in 2017.

Other authors joining as coaches at the same time include Rachel Joyce, Lesley Kara, Anna Mazzola and Amanda Reynolds.

To start your writing journey and book your chat with me, sign up here.