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Blue Pen in a book 
Kate Tym, ex- Commissioning Editor at Random House and Poet, will be the judge of this year's Poetry Competition. Deadline for entries is on Friday 1 June.

Publishers Calvin Innes from My Little Big Town, and Parul Bavishi, Children's Book Editor at Random House, will both be attending the Children's Story Pitch Event on Saturday 26 May and agent Oli Munson from Blake Friedmann Literary, TV & Film Agency will be on the panel of the Pitch Your Novel Event on Saturday 30 June.



News

Jacqueline Walker

After attending our Pitch Your Novel Event, Hodder has published Jacqueline Walker's debut novel Pilgrim State .

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Sally Siner

Sally Siner, who came to our workshop, has been signed up by Pollinger Ltd.

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Workshops

The Children's Story Pitch Event takes place on Saturday 26 May 2012.

A great opportunity to pitch your children's fiction directly to a panel of agents and publishers at this one day workshop.

Kid's Korner

Emily Loves Getting Dressed (Campbell Books 2005)Welcome to Kid's Korner the section dedicated to budding, young writers. Check out the latest interviews with prominent children’s authors, writing tips, book reviews, short story and illustration competitions.

Story Critique Services

We have an excellent team of industry based, professional story readers who are at hand to evaluate, critique and offer a detailed analysis of your work in progress.

Poetry Critique Services

We aim to guide, support and nurture poets to provide you with an appraisal that will enhance your poetry.

Business Services

Workshops tailored to enhance team motivation.  Impress your clients by wining and dining them at the award winning Imperial Hotel.

Featured Illustrator

Victoria Sponge - Suitable for vegetariansOur latest Featured Illustrator is the Indian artist Neelam Modi, who currently illustrates a selection of children's books.

Proofreading Service

Efficient, fast and thorough Proofreading Service for all work in progress including manuscripts, non fiction and autobiographies.  Send us your work in hand written form, typed or from your digital audio recordings.

Book Cellar

Mixer
MixerPoems with an alcohol-related theme, each named after a cocktail.