Undiscovered Voices
Undiscovered Voices is a volunteer-run initiative by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) British Isles to help fresh, new voices in children’s literature find agents, publishers and ultimately readers.
We’re grateful for the support and sponsorship of Working Partners, as well as the committee and judges who volunteer their time to help Undiscovered Voices happen.
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At Working Partners, we believe that great stories and unique voices go hand-in-hand to create successful, engaging books. The publishing industry always needs new talent, and organizations like SCBWI go a long way to assist committed aspiring writers in standing out from the crowd.
We are keen to support unpublished writers and believe in helping writers develop. It is a long-standing policy for our editorial team to offer constructive criticism to every writer who tries out for one of our projects. We are proud to work with a number of writers who found their first publication credit with us and then went on to become well established in their own right.
Working Partners were delighted to sponsor all the anthologies so far and look forward to the next. This exciting SCBWI initiative provides a great vehicle for showcasing strong new talent to publishers and agents.
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is the only international professional organisation dedicated to serving people who share a vital interest in children’s literature, magazines, film, television and/or multimedia.
Whether you’re a professional children’s writer or illustrator, or a newcomer to the field, the SCBWI has plenty to offer you, from local to national to international events, from advice on getting your first deal to help in navigating your career as a writer or illustrator. Established in 1971, SCBWI now has over 22,000 members in 70 regional chapters worldwide. Membership benefits include professional development and networking opportunities, marketing information, events, publications, online profiles, grants and awards.