Megaphone Writers Cic
@megaphonewriters.bsky.social
We're here to provide affordable, accessible, transformative development opportunities to people of colour who want to write for children or teenagers. www.megaphonewrite.com for more about our mentoring. Arts Council National Lottery funded.
Shocked at the imminent closure of the Good Agency, and deeply sorry for everyone who's affected. I can't understand what happened. This is a unique, innovative arts business - exactly what we're always being told we should create. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-goo...
The Good Literary Agency founders 'heartbroken' to close agency after funding bid 'fails'
The Good Literary Agency (TGLA) will close at the end of March with all staff, including agents, being made redundant.
www.thebookseller.com
January 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Shocked at the imminent closure of the Good Agency, and deeply sorry for everyone who's affected. I can't understand what happened. This is a unique, innovative arts business - exactly what we're always being told we should create. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-goo...
It's nearly the end of 2024! Here's our summing up: megaphonewrite.com/2024/12/16/y...
Year end message – 2024
In 2023 – 2024, thanks to funding from ALCS and Arts Council England (National Lottery Project Grants) we’ve delivered the following….
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December 16, 2024 at 2:41 PM
It's nearly the end of 2024! Here's our summing up: megaphonewrite.com/2024/12/16/y...
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In lieu of the recent CLPE report, I’m offering a submissions package review (1st 3 chapters, synopsis & query letter) to an ESEA contemporary MG writer. To apply, please email me a bit about yourself and your MG at lui@lui-land.co.uk by Dec 31, 2024. I’ll choose the recipient in early Jan 2025.
December 5, 2024 at 9:13 AM
In lieu of the recent CLPE report, I’m offering a submissions package review (1st 3 chapters, synopsis & query letter) to an ESEA contemporary MG writer. To apply, please email me a bit about yourself and your MG at lui@lui-land.co.uk by Dec 31, 2024. I’ll choose the recipient in early Jan 2025.
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some conversations this morning have me wondering: book folks, what do you wish there were more of in how books are covered? and by that I mean: lists? reviews? columns? themed essays? straight-up recommendations? something else I've never thought of?
December 4, 2024 at 5:38 PM
some conversations this morning have me wondering: book folks, what do you wish there were more of in how books are covered? and by that I mean: lists? reviews? columns? themed essays? straight-up recommendations? something else I've never thought of?
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📢 Don't miss this #BookTrustRepresents competition!
We want children to share reviews of books in which they feel their identity is authentically represented.
Discover our superstar judges, the incredible prizes (including a £3000 library) and how to enter 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
We want children to share reviews of books in which they feel their identity is authentically represented.
Discover our superstar judges, the incredible prizes (including a £3000 library) and how to enter 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
December 5, 2024 at 8:42 AM
📢 Don't miss this #BookTrustRepresents competition!
We want children to share reviews of books in which they feel their identity is authentically represented.
Discover our superstar judges, the incredible prizes (including a £3000 library) and how to enter 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
We want children to share reviews of books in which they feel their identity is authentically represented.
Discover our superstar judges, the incredible prizes (including a £3000 library) and how to enter 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
Please have a look at this, ESEA writers! Great opportunity here from www.lui-land.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Please have a look at this, ESEA writers! Great opportunity here from www.lui-land.co.uk
Thank you @megaphonewriters.bsky.social Leila Rasheed for sharing this article on the historical fight & need for #diversity & #inclusion in Children's #books
Research proves it's profitable too!
Now we must ACT.
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#publishers #writers @samatlounge.bsky.social
Research proves it's profitable too!
Now we must ACT.
www.annamcquinn.com/blog/categor...
#publishers #writers @samatlounge.bsky.social
Category: Ebb And Flo
Ebb and Flow: the advances and retreats in the battle to make children’s books more inclusive and diverse IBBY Belonging Conference 2014
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December 5, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Here's a great opportunity for free mentorship! Head to Instagram for details of how to apply...
December 4, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Here's a great opportunity for free mentorship! Head to Instagram for details of how to apply...
#publishing #literaryagent #kidlit #publishers #reflectingrealities - discover the talented children's and YA writers who've been mentored by Megaphone Writers CIC and @allstorieswrite.bsky.social in our e-booklet. DM us for a copy!
Lets start with an exciting new booklet launched today in conjunction with @megaphonewriters.bsky.social - discover the work of 21 emerging voices from underrepresented backgrounds! Message us if you're interested and we'll send on over!
December 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM
#publishing #literaryagent #kidlit #publishers #reflectingrealities - discover the talented children's and YA writers who've been mentored by Megaphone Writers CIC and @allstorieswrite.bsky.social in our e-booklet. DM us for a copy!
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Writers of this better place: I’m closing submissions soon but before I do, I’d love some final books to sell! Here’s my #mswl:
High-concept YA - if it includes & addresses untold histories / historically marginalized characters, all the better
YA horror - ALL OF IT
High-concept YA - if it includes & addresses untold histories / historically marginalized characters, all the better
YA horror - ALL OF IT
November 21, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Writers of this better place: I’m closing submissions soon but before I do, I’d love some final books to sell! Here’s my #mswl:
High-concept YA - if it includes & addresses untold histories / historically marginalized characters, all the better
YA horror - ALL OF IT
High-concept YA - if it includes & addresses untold histories / historically marginalized characters, all the better
YA horror - ALL OF IT
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A massive privilege for me and Leon to be a small part of bringing books and families together.
#prisons #prisoners #reading #books
#prisons #prisoners #reading #books
Home - Prison Reading Groups
About PRG Prison Reading Groups was set up in 1999 to help start, fund and...
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November 29, 2024 at 9:26 AM
A massive privilege for me and Leon to be a small part of bringing books and families together.
#prisons #prisoners #reading #books
#prisons #prisoners #reading #books
Perfect timing and news! Storymix goes into publishing. Literally just been saying how much we need this 😅 www.thebookseller.com/features/jas...
Q&A with Jasmine Richards
Storymix c.e.o. Jasmine Richards on the industry’s “breathtakingly swift rollback” on its commitment to diverse stories and her inclusive children’s fiction studio’s move into publishing.
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November 29, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Perfect timing and news! Storymix goes into publishing. Literally just been saying how much we need this 😅 www.thebookseller.com/features/jas...
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What's your favourite #BookOfTheYear for adults?
I've read many FAB #books but the one that left a lasting impression (this needs a film adaptation!!) is #NorthernBoy by @ihussainwriter.bsky.social 👌🏼💖
@waterstones.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social @megaphonewriters.bsky.social #Abba #book
I've read many FAB #books but the one that left a lasting impression (this needs a film adaptation!!) is #NorthernBoy by @ihussainwriter.bsky.social 👌🏼💖
@waterstones.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social @megaphonewriters.bsky.social #Abba #book
November 29, 2024 at 10:50 AM
What's your favourite #BookOfTheYear for adults?
I've read many FAB #books but the one that left a lasting impression (this needs a film adaptation!!) is #NorthernBoy by @ihussainwriter.bsky.social 👌🏼💖
@waterstones.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social @megaphonewriters.bsky.social #Abba #book
I've read many FAB #books but the one that left a lasting impression (this needs a film adaptation!!) is #NorthernBoy by @ihussainwriter.bsky.social 👌🏼💖
@waterstones.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social @megaphonewriters.bsky.social #Abba #book
This is crucial work to be carried out long-term, thanks again to CLPE. It's disappointing to see the drop in overall presence of racially minoritised characters - but I'm shocked by the *halving* of books with racially minoritised main characters.
🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.
November 29, 2024 at 8:58 AM
This is crucial work to be carried out long-term, thanks again to CLPE. It's disappointing to see the drop in overall presence of racially minoritised characters - but I'm shocked by the *halving* of books with racially minoritised main characters.
So delighted to hear that our 2020-21 mentee Munira Jannath has won the Faber books' FAB prize publishers' text category! Congratulations Munira!
November 27, 2024 at 7:29 AM
So delighted to hear that our 2020-21 mentee Munira Jannath has won the Faber books' FAB prize publishers' text category! Congratulations Munira!
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This is such sad news. Please please buy from them if you can!
⚠️ Pontypridd has been hit by devastating floods and our wonderful independent bookshop, Storyville Books, has seen much of its stock destroyed.
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
Storyville Books Bookshop UK
Nestled in the rolling hills of the South Wales valleys, we are the only independent bookshop in Pontypridd, selling new books and more.
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November 26, 2024 at 7:10 AM
This is such sad news. Please please buy from them if you can!
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Working-class Writing: Why your voice needs to be heard - Women's Prize
Join 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction chair of judges and writer Kit de Waal and 2025 Discoveries judge and novelist Dreda Say Mitchell for this online event exploring the challenges […]
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November 23, 2024 at 8:11 AM
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Edinburgh Young adult Fiction Prize — Scottish Arts Trust
For writers and illustrators of novels and graphic novels created for readers aged 12 years and older. All genres including humour, romance, drama, horror, queer, contemporary, realist, speculative f...
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November 23, 2024 at 1:39 AM
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An excellent and hugely important book. Love everything by Catherine Johnson. A phenomenal writer.
The algorithm overlords can tell my jewellery obsession from one click and yet I still have to hunt for books on Black British history! Freedom by Catherine Johnson was great - an engaging adventure story for kids balanced with the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. #kidlituk #historybooks
November 22, 2024 at 9:41 AM
An excellent and hugely important book. Love everything by Catherine Johnson. A phenomenal writer.
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Some new UK literary agents, reviewers and publishers on this starter pack now. Please do let me know if you want to be added to the list!
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November 21, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Some new UK literary agents, reviewers and publishers on this starter pack now. Please do let me know if you want to be added to the list!
go.bsky.app/kRfNFe
go.bsky.app/kRfNFe
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We're celebrating #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth with beautiful titles from #NativeAmerican authors and illustrators!
Help us spread joy by donating a copy of your favorite book from our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth WISHLIST!!
Link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!
Help us spread joy by donating a copy of your favorite book from our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth WISHLIST!!
Link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!
November 21, 2024 at 5:32 PM
We're celebrating #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth with beautiful titles from #NativeAmerican authors and illustrators!
Help us spread joy by donating a copy of your favorite book from our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth WISHLIST!!
Link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!
Help us spread joy by donating a copy of your favorite book from our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth WISHLIST!!
Link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!
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I've spoken to 2000+ kids this month thanks to librarians and teachers. Thanks for coming to my talks. The best question today: Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Answer: I was a cat person and now I'm a dog person. People change!
Answer: I was a cat person and now I'm a dog person. People change!
November 21, 2024 at 2:33 PM
I've spoken to 2000+ kids this month thanks to librarians and teachers. Thanks for coming to my talks. The best question today: Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Answer: I was a cat person and now I'm a dog person. People change!
Answer: I was a cat person and now I'm a dog person. People change!
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If any journos are planning thinkpieces on how tough it is to make a living in the arts, have this for free: I just used my Society of Authors card to scrape the windscreen of my post van.
November 21, 2024 at 9:29 AM
If any journos are planning thinkpieces on how tough it is to make a living in the arts, have this for free: I just used my Society of Authors card to scrape the windscreen of my post van.
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#TBT to CLiPPA 2024! 🎉
The CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) is the only award that celebrates outstanding poetry published for children in the UK.
Sign-up to take part in the CLiPPA 2025 shadowing scheme via our website! clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA
#CLiPPA #ChildrensPoetry
The CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) is the only award that celebrates outstanding poetry published for children in the UK.
Sign-up to take part in the CLiPPA 2025 shadowing scheme via our website! clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA
#CLiPPA #ChildrensPoetry
CLiPPA — The CLPE Poetry Award | Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
'The Final Year' by Matt Goodfellow, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton and published by Otter-Barry Books is the winner of this year's CLiPPA Award! The full CLiP...
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November 21, 2024 at 10:29 AM
#TBT to CLiPPA 2024! 🎉
The CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) is the only award that celebrates outstanding poetry published for children in the UK.
Sign-up to take part in the CLiPPA 2025 shadowing scheme via our website! clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA
#CLiPPA #ChildrensPoetry
The CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) is the only award that celebrates outstanding poetry published for children in the UK.
Sign-up to take part in the CLiPPA 2025 shadowing scheme via our website! clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA
#CLiPPA #ChildrensPoetry