Natalie Rutherford
@natrwrites.bsky.social
Writes MG/CB/PB kidlit for love and charity comms for a living.
Prizes: Guppy 25 + 23 SL | SCBWI_BI UV24 | CheshireKids 24 SL | WritersMag CB SL 24
When not writing: SCBWI_BI UV26 committee member; lake swimmer; trombone wrestler
Prizes: Guppy 25 + 23 SL | SCBWI_BI UV24 | CheshireKids 24 SL | WritersMag CB SL 24
When not writing: SCBWI_BI UV26 committee member; lake swimmer; trombone wrestler
Absolutely loved my second #CumbrianCreatives night at @tbtlake.bsky.social this week. Still can't quite say "I'm a writer" without cringing when other creatives ask what I do though 😅
Highly recommend Di and Viv and Rose, on for another 2 weeks. We laughed, we cried, we danced in our seats 🤩
Highly recommend Di and Viv and Rose, on for another 2 weeks. We laughed, we cried, we danced in our seats 🤩
September 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Absolutely loved my second #CumbrianCreatives night at @tbtlake.bsky.social this week. Still can't quite say "I'm a writer" without cringing when other creatives ask what I do though 😅
Highly recommend Di and Viv and Rose, on for another 2 weeks. We laughed, we cried, we danced in our seats 🤩
Highly recommend Di and Viv and Rose, on for another 2 weeks. We laughed, we cried, we danced in our seats 🤩
Trying not to get TOO excited about making the @guppybooks.bsky.social Open Submission shortlist... but it's not easy 🥳🤸🐑💥🙌
Absolutely thrilled. I ❤️Guppy Books and this is a massive boost to my confidence 😄
guppybooks.co.uk/guppy-open-s...
Absolutely thrilled. I ❤️Guppy Books and this is a massive boost to my confidence 😄
guppybooks.co.uk/guppy-open-s...
September 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Trying not to get TOO excited about making the @guppybooks.bsky.social Open Submission shortlist... but it's not easy 🥳🤸🐑💥🙌
Absolutely thrilled. I ❤️Guppy Books and this is a massive boost to my confidence 😄
guppybooks.co.uk/guppy-open-s...
Absolutely thrilled. I ❤️Guppy Books and this is a massive boost to my confidence 😄
guppybooks.co.uk/guppy-open-s...
Reposted by Natalie Rutherford
Entries to Undiscovered Voices 2026 close at midnight tomorrow.
If you are still polishing your submission - you can do it! 💪
We can't wait to read your stories. Don't miss your chance 👇
www.undiscoveredvoices.com
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social #UV26
If you are still polishing your submission - you can do it! 💪
We can't wait to read your stories. Don't miss your chance 👇
www.undiscoveredvoices.com
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social #UV26
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September 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Entries to Undiscovered Voices 2026 close at midnight tomorrow.
If you are still polishing your submission - you can do it! 💪
We can't wait to read your stories. Don't miss your chance 👇
www.undiscoveredvoices.com
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social #UV26
If you are still polishing your submission - you can do it! 💪
We can't wait to read your stories. Don't miss your chance 👇
www.undiscoveredvoices.com
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social #UV26
Reposted by Natalie Rutherford
This competition closes soon! Take your shot! #KidlitUk
"Don't be scared to put yourself out there" - the words of the amazing #UV26 Honorary Chair @louiestowell.bsky.social
Take her advice before it's too late - competition closes this coming Monday.
undiscoveredvoices.com
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social
Take her advice before it's too late - competition closes this coming Monday.
undiscoveredvoices.com
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This competition closes soon! Take your shot! #KidlitUk
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Entries for @uvcompetition.bsky.social close one week today!
Winners will be published in the #UV26 anthology and introduced to agents and editors at the exclusive launch party.
Don't miss this incredible chance to launch your #kidlit career🚀
undiscoveredvoices.com
Winners will be published in the #UV26 anthology and introduced to agents and editors at the exclusive launch party.
Don't miss this incredible chance to launch your #kidlit career🚀
undiscoveredvoices.com
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September 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Entries for @uvcompetition.bsky.social close one week today!
Winners will be published in the #UV26 anthology and introduced to agents and editors at the exclusive launch party.
Don't miss this incredible chance to launch your #kidlit career🚀
undiscoveredvoices.com
Winners will be published in the #UV26 anthology and introduced to agents and editors at the exclusive launch party.
Don't miss this incredible chance to launch your #kidlit career🚀
undiscoveredvoices.com
Unagented, unpublished kidlit/YA writers - don't miss your chance. Closing date 8 Sep - a week on Monday. Go, go, go!
Who's spending the weekend polishing their #UV26 submission?
Two years ago, that was @thatstephendaly.bsky.social and now look - his stunning YA debut will be out next year.
If you're an unagented, unpublished kidlit/YA writer, don't miss this opportunity!
Enter at undiscoveredvoices.com
Two years ago, that was @thatstephendaly.bsky.social and now look - his stunning YA debut will be out next year.
If you're an unagented, unpublished kidlit/YA writer, don't miss this opportunity!
Enter at undiscoveredvoices.com
COVER REVEAL
My YA debut The Last Death Poet will be published by @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social in April 2026.
Thank you Adams Carvalho for this stunning cover, I love it.
My YA debut The Last Death Poet will be published by @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social in April 2026.
Thank you Adams Carvalho for this stunning cover, I love it.
August 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Unagented, unpublished kidlit/YA writers - don't miss your chance. Closing date 8 Sep - a week on Monday. Go, go, go!
Reposted by Natalie Rutherford
** One month to go** to get your entries into Undiscovered Voices - the best competition around for unpublished, unagented kidlit and YA writers (okay, we might be slightly biased...)
We can't wait to read your manuscripts 👀
undiscoveredvoices.com
We can't wait to read your manuscripts 👀
undiscoveredvoices.com
August 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
** One month to go** to get your entries into Undiscovered Voices - the best competition around for unpublished, unagented kidlit and YA writers (okay, we might be slightly biased...)
We can't wait to read your manuscripts 👀
undiscoveredvoices.com
We can't wait to read your manuscripts 👀
undiscoveredvoices.com
Undiscovered Voices submissions are open 🙌
Get polishing your manuscript - this is a competition not to be missed...
Get polishing your manuscript - this is a competition not to be missed...
** Submissions OPEN ** 🥳
If you're a #KidLit writer in the UK/Europe, #UV26 could be your big break. The anthology has launched 100s of writers' careers - will you be next?
Find out more and enter👇
undiscoveredvoices.com
Entries close: 8 September 2025
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social
If you're a #KidLit writer in the UK/Europe, #UV26 could be your big break. The anthology has launched 100s of writers' careers - will you be next?
Find out more and enter👇
undiscoveredvoices.com
Entries close: 8 September 2025
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Undiscovered Voices submissions are open 🙌
Get polishing your manuscript - this is a competition not to be missed...
Get polishing your manuscript - this is a competition not to be missed...
Reposted by Natalie Rutherford
Pens at the ready! Tonight's the first of our #UV26 masterclasses - Pitch Your Novel with @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social ✍️📚
There's still time to book - just £30 (£40 non-SCBWI members) for THREE masterclasses, all online and recorded.
Register: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social
There's still time to book - just £30 (£40 non-SCBWI members) for THREE masterclasses, all online and recorded.
Register: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social
'Pitch Your Novel' Masterclass with @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social 👀
What? Learn how to craft your 250-word synopsis and a compelling 35-word pitch.
Who? Author/ coach Sheila M. Averbuch
When? Thu 5 June, 7.30pm
How? Sign up at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
Pic: Rob McDougall
What? Learn how to craft your 250-word synopsis and a compelling 35-word pitch.
Who? Author/ coach Sheila M. Averbuch
When? Thu 5 June, 7.30pm
How? Sign up at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
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June 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Pens at the ready! Tonight's the first of our #UV26 masterclasses - Pitch Your Novel with @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social ✍️📚
There's still time to book - just £30 (£40 non-SCBWI members) for THREE masterclasses, all online and recorded.
Register: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social
There's still time to book - just £30 (£40 non-SCBWI members) for THREE masterclasses, all online and recorded.
Register: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social
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Check out this blog post by UV alumnus @susywrites.bsky.social on author brand or "establishing your uniqueness" to stand out with agents and publishers: tinyurl.com/2snfwerv
Sign up for our online masterclass series to learn more from Sue 🤩
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
Sign up for our online masterclass series to learn more from Sue 🤩
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
What is an “author brand” and why do I need one? — Undiscovered Voices
Maybe you’ve already started entering competitions and pitching to agents and publishers – well done! Or maybe you’re still finishing your first draft – keep going! Either way, it’s never too early to...
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June 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Check out this blog post by UV alumnus @susywrites.bsky.social on author brand or "establishing your uniqueness" to stand out with agents and publishers: tinyurl.com/2snfwerv
Sign up for our online masterclass series to learn more from Sue 🤩
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
Sign up for our online masterclass series to learn more from Sue 🤩
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
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** Sign up by midnight for a chance to win one of these two fantastic new books on perfecting your writing craft **
Three 90min masterclasses for just £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members; £40 for non-members.
@authorsaragrant.bsky.social @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
#UV26
Three 90min masterclasses for just £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members; £40 for non-members.
@authorsaragrant.bsky.social @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
#UV26
Have you signed up for the #UV26 masterclasses yet?
Sign up by 31 May for chance to win The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or Pitch Your Book by @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social
Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
Sign up by 31 May for chance to win The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or Pitch Your Book by @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social
Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
May 31, 2025 at 9:08 AM
** Sign up by midnight for a chance to win one of these two fantastic new books on perfecting your writing craft **
Three 90min masterclasses for just £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members; £40 for non-members.
@authorsaragrant.bsky.social @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
#UV26
Three 90min masterclasses for just £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members; £40 for non-members.
@authorsaragrant.bsky.social @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
#UV26
So much thought has gone into these workshops - they are not to be missed 👇
One week until the first #UV26 online masterclass 🥳
Just £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members for three fab workshops = top tips for competition success
Register at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r by 31/05 for chance to win a writing craft book by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social 📚
Just £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members for three fab workshops = top tips for competition success
Register at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r by 31/05 for chance to win a writing craft book by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social 📚
May 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
So much thought has gone into these workshops - they are not to be missed 👇
5.40am alarm on a Saturday?! Must be @newwritingnorth.bsky.social Newcastle Writing Conference 📚 🙌
Took the train so I could write en route but I'm too giddy about seeing my super critique partners @carolynsims.bsky.social and @caromundy.bsky.social and my 121 with @ashleythorpe.bsky.social 😄
Took the train so I could write en route but I'm too giddy about seeing my super critique partners @carolynsims.bsky.social and @caromundy.bsky.social and my 121 with @ashleythorpe.bsky.social 😄
May 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
5.40am alarm on a Saturday?! Must be @newwritingnorth.bsky.social Newcastle Writing Conference 📚 🙌
Took the train so I could write en route but I'm too giddy about seeing my super critique partners @carolynsims.bsky.social and @caromundy.bsky.social and my 121 with @ashleythorpe.bsky.social 😄
Took the train so I could write en route but I'm too giddy about seeing my super critique partners @carolynsims.bsky.social and @caromundy.bsky.social and my 121 with @ashleythorpe.bsky.social 😄
Have you signed up for the #UV26 masterclasses yet?
Sign up by 31 May for chance to win The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or Pitch Your Book by @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social
Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
Sign up by 31 May for chance to win The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or Pitch Your Book by @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social
Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
May 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Absolutely delighted to be chosen for a summer of mentoring from @jonathaneyers.bsky.social 😀Thank you so much to @write-mentor.bsky.social for this incredible opportunity. I can't wait to get started 📚
May 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Absolutely delighted to be chosen for a summer of mentoring from @jonathaneyers.bsky.social 😀Thank you so much to @write-mentor.bsky.social for this incredible opportunity. I can't wait to get started 📚
Reposted by Natalie Rutherford
Undiscovered Voices 2026 launches with a live online event on 22 May -check out our pinned post 👀
The competition is open to unagented and unpublished members of @scbwi-bi.bsky.social and Europe. Some free memberships will be available for underrepresented writers 👇
tinyurl.com/46peka7h
#UV26
The competition is open to unagented and unpublished members of @scbwi-bi.bsky.social and Europe. Some free memberships will be available for underrepresented writers 👇
tinyurl.com/46peka7h
#UV26
Free Entry Opportunity — Undiscovered Voices
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April 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Undiscovered Voices 2026 launches with a live online event on 22 May -check out our pinned post 👀
The competition is open to unagented and unpublished members of @scbwi-bi.bsky.social and Europe. Some free memberships will be available for underrepresented writers 👇
tinyurl.com/46peka7h
#UV26
The competition is open to unagented and unpublished members of @scbwi-bi.bsky.social and Europe. Some free memberships will be available for underrepresented writers 👇
tinyurl.com/46peka7h
#UV26
Four weeks today - live online launch of Undiscovered Voices 2026 🥳
Exciting! Don't forget to book your place ⬇️
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social
#UV26 #KidLit
Exciting! Don't forget to book your place ⬇️
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social
#UV26 #KidLit
Booking is LIVE for the #UV26 online launch event on 22 May!
It's FREE but you need to book a place👇
tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp
Don't miss the chance to hear what our judges are looking for 👀
@lindsaylit.bsky.social @saskialeach.bsky.social
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social
#KidLit
It's FREE but you need to book a place👇
tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp
Don't miss the chance to hear what our judges are looking for 👀
@lindsaylit.bsky.social @saskialeach.bsky.social
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social
#KidLit
April 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Four weeks today - live online launch of Undiscovered Voices 2026 🥳
Exciting! Don't forget to book your place ⬇️
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social
#UV26 #KidLit
Exciting! Don't forget to book your place ⬇️
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social
#UV26 #KidLit
Reposted by Natalie Rutherford
Excellent update on all things @uvcompetition.bsky.social from committee deputy chair @maggiewomersley.bsky.social in the latest issue of @scbwi-bi.bsky.social Words and Pictures including:
👉 Meet the judges
👉 Masterclass details
👉 Info on limited FREE places
tinyurl.com/nhcj48y4 #UV26
👉 Meet the judges
👉 Masterclass details
👉 Info on limited FREE places
tinyurl.com/nhcj48y4 #UV26
UNDISCOVERED VOICES Meet the Judges
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
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April 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Excellent update on all things @uvcompetition.bsky.social from committee deputy chair @maggiewomersley.bsky.social in the latest issue of @scbwi-bi.bsky.social Words and Pictures including:
👉 Meet the judges
👉 Masterclass details
👉 Info on limited FREE places
tinyurl.com/nhcj48y4 #UV26
👉 Meet the judges
👉 Masterclass details
👉 Info on limited FREE places
tinyurl.com/nhcj48y4 #UV26
Whoop whoop, very exciting 🤩
@louiestowell.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
#UV26 #kidlit
@louiestowell.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
#UV26 #kidlit
We are thrilled to present the Honorary Chair for
@uvcompetition.bsky.social 2026 🥁🥁🥁
The absolute #kidlit legend that is...
@louiestowell.bsky.social 👏👏👏
Thank you so much Louie - we're delighted to have you on board #UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
@uvcompetition.bsky.social 2026 🥁🥁🥁
The absolute #kidlit legend that is...
@louiestowell.bsky.social 👏👏👏
Thank you so much Louie - we're delighted to have you on board #UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Whoop whoop, very exciting 🤩
@louiestowell.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
#UV26 #kidlit
@louiestowell.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
#UV26 #kidlit
Exciting 🤩 Watch this space for more news very soon... 👀
We are delighted to announce an absolutely STELLAR line-up of judges for @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social 2026... 🥁🥁🥁
@lindsaylit.bsky.social
@saskialeach.bsky.social
Charlie Castelletti
Julia Churchill
Tierney Holm
Frances Taffinder
Read more: undiscoveredvoices.com/judges
@lindsaylit.bsky.social
@saskialeach.bsky.social
Charlie Castelletti
Julia Churchill
Tierney Holm
Frances Taffinder
Read more: undiscoveredvoices.com/judges
March 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Exciting 🤩 Watch this space for more news very soon... 👀
So excited to be part of the committee for @scbwi-bi.bsky.social Undiscovered Voices 2026 - the amazing competition for unagented, unpublished authors of kids fiction. It's going to be a good one 🤩 Follow for all the latest updates #UV26 #kidlit #writingcommunity
Undiscovered Voices is BACK 🙌🥳🤩 We can't wait to kick off #UV26 and our hunt for fresh new voices in children's literature.
Watch this space for news of our live online launch, judges, workshops and more 👀
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingforchildren
Watch this space for news of our live online launch, judges, workshops and more 👀
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingforchildren
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February 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
So excited to be part of the committee for @scbwi-bi.bsky.social Undiscovered Voices 2026 - the amazing competition for unagented, unpublished authors of kids fiction. It's going to be a good one 🤩 Follow for all the latest updates #UV26 #kidlit #writingcommunity