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Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2026

Emma — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

‘Knowledge, advice, encouragement, and inspiration; this book helped turn my dream into reality.‘ Alice Oseman, writer-illustrator of the bestselling Heartstopper series

Celebrating its 22nd edition, this indispensable Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages.

Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on:
– submitting to agents and publishers
– writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats
– poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration
– self-publishing
– copyright, finances and contracts
– marketing, prizes and festivals
– and much, much more …

New articles for 2026 include:
Foreword by Ross Montgomery (winner of the Children’s Book Award 2025)
Publishing options for debut writers by Andy Darcy Theo
Ghostwriting by Sam Binnie
Choosing your audience by Finn Longman
Being a successful self-published author by Griselda Heppel
Writing poems for children by Laura Mucha
Author-agent contracts by Lydia Silver
The many hats of a literary agent by Christabel McKinley
Picture book: illustration by SiÃ¢n Roberts
Picture book: writing by Sital Gorasia Chapman
Creating comic books by Jamie Smart

‘Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.’ Julia Donaldson

Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2026

Emma — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

‘This book is an excellent place to start. I love it and hope your copy becomes as dog-eared with overuse as many of my old ones did.’ David Cohen

This bestselling Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook contains a wealth of information on all aspects of writing and becoming a published author, plus a comprehensive directory of media contacts.

Packed with practical tips, it includes expert advice from renowned authors and industry insiders on:
– submitting to agents and publishers
– writing non-fiction and fiction across different genres and formats
– poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration
– marketing and self-publishing
– legal and financial information
– writing prizes and festivals.

Revised and updated annually, the Yearbook includes thousands of industry contacts and over 80 articles from writers of all forms and genres, including award-winning novelists, poets and playwrights, scriptwriters for TV and audio, songwriters and comedians.

If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or to crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you.

New articles for this year include:
Foreword by Naomi Alderman
Author-editor relationships by Zeljka Maro?evic
Literary fiction by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
Short story collections by Vanessa Onwuemezi
Nature writing by Sophie Pavelle
Inclusivity in publishing by Aki Schilz
Your debut novel by Jennie Godfrey
Getting poetry published by Pascale Petit
Being a lyricist by Kathryn Williams
Scriptwriting by Robert Taylor
Comedy writing by Dave Cohen
Characters for TV by Kira-Anne Pelican
Playwriting by Carmen Marcus
Literary agents by Eve White
Writer development initiative by Julia Forster
BookTok and social media promotion by Rosie Hewlett

Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2025

Emma — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

‘What is your best investment? Buying a copy of the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook.’ Kimberley ChambersThis bestselling Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook contains a wealth of information on all aspects of writing and becoming a published author, plus a comprehensive directory of media contacts.Packed with practical tips, it includes expert advice from renowned authors and industry insiders on: – submitting to agents and publishers – writing non-fiction and fiction across different genres and formats – poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration – marketing and self-publishing- legal and financial information – writing prizes and festivals.Revised and updated annually, the Yearbook includes thousands of industry contacts and over 80 articles from writers of all forms and genres, including award-winning novelists, poets and playwrights, scriptwriters for TV, radio and videogames.If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or to crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you.New content for this edition includes articles on If at first you don’t succeed … by Jessica Irena Smith, The importance of story development by Greg Mosse, Writing for readers by Rachel McLean, Creating a poetry comic by Chrissy Williams, Ghosting: writing other people’s stories by Gillian Stern, Romantic motifs by Sue Moorcroft, How a publicist can help you by Hannah Hargrave, Writing across forms by Rob Gittins, Pitching your travel ideas by Jen & Sim Benson, The hybrid author by Simon McLeave. ‘The wealth of information is staggering.‘ The Times

Who’s who 2024

Emma — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The 176th edition of the world’s longest established and most comprehensive general reference book, brought right up to date for the year ahead. The first autobiographical reference book in the world and, after 175 years, still the most accurate and reliable resource for information on people of influence and interest in every area of public life.Each edition is exhaustively updated using information supplied and checked by the entrants themselves, alongside research from many other independent sources. The book provides biographical information for people from all areas of society, including government, law, medicine, business, the church, media and the arts, with details not only of entrants’ careers, but also their family, education, recreations and clubs.The 2024 edition includes more than 33,000 autobiographical entries, including approximately 600 new entries, an obituaries section, listing the entrants who have died since the previous edition, and a two-page Royal Family section.

Writers’ & artists’ yearbook 2024

Emma — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

‘WAYB remains an indispensable companion for anyone seriously committed to the profession of author, whether full-time or part-time; and as always it is particularly valued by those who are setting out hopefully on that vocational path.’ – David LodgeRevised and updated annually, this bestselling guide includes over 3,500 industry contacts across 12 sections and 80 plus articles from writers across all forms and genres, including award-winning novelists, poets, screenwriters and bloggers. The Yearbook provides up-to-date advice, practical information and inspiration for writers at every stage of their writing and publishing journey.If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you. As well as sections on publishers and agents, newspapers and magazines, illustration and photography, theatre and screen, there is a wealth of detail on the legal and financial aspects of being a writer or illustrator.Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk

Children’s writers’ & artists’ yearbook 2024

Emma — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

‘A one-stop welcome to the world of publishing … worth its weight in gold.’ Smriti HallsOver the last two decades the Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook has become the indispensable guide to writing for children of all ages from pre-school to young adults.It is an essential item for any bookshelf, it includes advice, tips and inspiration for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen, audio and theatre and magazines. It also covers the financial, contractual, and legal aspects of being a writer and illustrator.Its directory of 1,200 listings with contacts are updated yearly to provide the most up-to-date information across the media and publishing industry. It also includes over 50 articles by award-winning writers and illustrators covering all stages of the writing and illustration process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, and preparing an illustration portfolio, through to submission to literary agents and publishers. Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk

Poetry Writers’ Handbook

Emma — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Poetry is increasingly democratic in its use of different formats, but it can be difficult to know how to navigate the range of options available. In a competitive field, this information is not always easy to access, and many poets make mistakes. This handbook is here to help.How do you make the finances work? Should you release a pamphlet or a full collection? Which promoters should you work with? How can you get your work reviewed? How do you maintain a public profile if performance isn’t for you? What mentoring and publication options are open for mid-career poets? The Poetry Writers’ Handbook will answer all these questions and more. It provides: – practical advice on managing income and funding a career – detailed information on printing and distribution, marketing and publicity, and submission to editors, reviewers and prizes- up-to-date contacts for funding organisations, prizes, publishers and magazines for poets and their work.It gives a clear and up-to-date picture of what poets should focus on at different stages in their career.

Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2023

Emma — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Foreword by bestselling and award-winning author Smriti Halls.The indispensable guide to writing for children of all ages from pre-school to young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from dozens of successful writers and illustrators on how to get your work published. It includes a directory of over a thousand up-to-date listings with contacts from across the media and publishing industry. This bestselling Yearbook is full of practical advice on all stages of the writing and illustration process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, and preparing an illustration portfolio, through to submission to literary agents and publishers. It also covers the financial, contractual and legal aspects of being a writer and illustrator. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen, audio and theatre, it is equally relevant to those wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional publisher-agent deal.It includes advice from bestselling writers, such as Sarah Crossan, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Tom Palmer, David Wood and many more.Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk

Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2023

Emma — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

‘A definitive guide, in here you’ll find everything you need’ S. J. WatsonWith over 4,000 industry contacts and over eighty articles from a wide range of leading authors and publishing industry professionals, the latest edition of this bestselling Yearbook is packed with all of the practical information, inspiration and guidance you need at every stage of your writing and publishing journey.Designed for authors and illustrators across all genres and markets, it is relevant for those looking for a traditional, hybrid or self-publishing route to publication; writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets and playwrights, writers for TV, radio and videogames.If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you. As well as sections on publishers and agents, newspapers and magazines, illustration and photography, theatre and screen, there is a wealth of detail on the legal and financial aspects of being a writer or illustrator.Includes advice from writers such as Peter James, Cathy Rentzenbrink, S.J. Watson, Kerry Hudson, and Samantha Shannon.Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk