SCBWI-BI Undiscovered Voices 2010 Anthology
SCBWI-BI is pleased to announce the return of the Undiscovered Voices anthology. As with the first anthology, this book will highlight debut fiction writers exclusively from the SCBWI British Isles region membership. The printed anthology will present a selection of novel extracts from early readers up through young adult novels and be sent to editors and agents in both the UK and the US. As before, the anthology will be produced thanks to the kind support of Working Partners Ltd.
In a change from the previous anthology, only SCBWI British Isles un-agented members can submit work for the anthology. See further eligibility rules below. There is no submission fee for this contest and the deadline is Monday 1st June 2009. See below for the submission policy. On submission, each author must sign an agreement confirming adherence to the eligibility rules and giving SCBWI-BI the right to print the submitted extract.
A panel of children’s book editors and agents will make the final selection for the anthology in late 2009. Judges will include:
The book will be printed in early 2010 and copies of the anthology will be distributed free of charge to a comprehensive list of UK and US children’s book editors and agents, as well as the media, in order to achieve the most widespread industry attention for the authors and their stories. The books also will be available for purchase to SCBWI members and the public.
The authors of the selected works will receive two complimentary copies of the printed anthology (additional copies must be purchased). In addition, as a new benefit, they will receive written comment sheets on their work. Finally, the selected authors will be invited to attend a book launch party to meet in person with the judges and other agents and editors who attend.
Please click here to download a PDF of the Submission Rules. Eligibility
 Must be a member in good standing of SCBWI-BI living in the UK. |
Non-SCBWI-BI members must include the receipt of their online membership payment with the anthology submission. Visit http://britishscbwi.jimdo.com for more information or to sign up: http://www.scbwi.org. For membership queries, please contact SCBWI-BI Membership Coordinator Sue Hyams at . |
Only debut fiction writers may submit work for consideration. A debut fiction writer is defined as a writer who has not had a fiction novel or collection of short stories accepted for publication or currently published. Authors with only picture books published may submit. Authors who have only published non-fiction books or who have only been published in newspapers, magazines, anthologies or nonprint medium (i.e. radio, web, etc.) are also eligible to submit work. Similarly authors who have ghost written for book packagers and self-published authors may also submit work. Authors with adult fiction published are not eligible. |
Only unagented writers may submit work for consideration. |
Only one submission per member. |
You may not resubmit any extract from a novel you submitted for consideration in Undiscovered Voices 2008. |
Maximum word count for each submission is 4,000 and it must be an extract from the beginning of an already completed novel. |
No picture book texts will be considered. |
Authors included in the 2008 anthology may not submit an entry for the 2010 anthology. |
Honorary mentions from the 2008 anthology may submit, as long as their piece is from a different novel. |
Submission Process
Any submissions that do not follow the following guidelines or include the appropriate information will be disqualified. |
Submissions will not be accepted via email. They must be mailed in, clearly marked to: SCBWI Anthology; c/o Working Partners Ltd; Stanley House; St. Chad’s Place; London; WC1X 9HH |
Each mailed in submission MUST include:
1. Three double-spaced, single sided, 12-point-type printed copies of the novel extract with the title of the submission and a page number on every page. The author’s name must NOT appear anywhere on the extract, only the cover sheet.
2. A cover sheet with the following details:
Name, as you wish it to appear in the anthology, and contact details, including phone number, postal address and email address (not to be included in the anthology). If you wish to use a pen name, please mark this clearly, and include your real name. |
Title of your submitted work, as you wish it to appear in the anthology. |
Age range for submission’s readership, i.e. early reader, 7 to 9 year olds, young adult, etc. |
Word count of extract, not to exceed 4,000 words, and total word count of novel. |
A 50-word maximum biography, written in third person, as you wish it to appear in the anthology. |
3. A 75-word maximum synopsis of the novel, as you wish it to appear in the anthology. Please make sure your synopsis contains the title of your story but NOT your name.
4. A signed copy of the author agreement form giving SCBWI-BI permission to print the extract in the 2010 anthology and to promote the anthology. Copyright remains with the author. Authors must sign the submission form to be considered.
5. If you require an acknowledgement of receipt of your postal entry, enclose a self-addressed, stamped postcard marked UNDISCOVERED VOICES 2010 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Additional Submission Information
The judges’ decision is final. |
Submissions must be entirely the original work of the author. |
Submissions should not include or require any graphic art or special fonts. |
Submissions will not be returned. |
Submissions selected for the anthology, including author bio and synopsis, must be available as exact copies electronically (via email) as a Word document immediately upon request. |
No corrections or alterations can be made to submissions after receipt. The submissions will be proof read prior to publication. |
Only selected authors will be notified. |
Entry implies acceptance of all the guidelines. |
A list of selected authors and honorary mentions will be posted on the SCBWI-BI web site once the judging is final and the results are compiled. |
Please send any questions on the anthology to
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Please click here for general tips on submission from the anthology editors. |
