Launch Event
JOIN US FOR THE FREE UNDISCOVERED VOICES 2026 LIVE LAUNCH
Thursday 22nd May 7:30PM (BST)
If you’re an unpublished, un-agented children’s author, don’t miss this opportunity to attend the online launch of the next SCBWI Undiscovered Voices competition for new writers.
At this event you’ll hear from Chris Snowdon, Managing Director of our sponsor, Working Partners; Natascha Biebow, co-regional advisor of SCBWI-BI, and our six judges for 2026: literary agents Julia Churchill, Becky Bagnell, junior agent Saskia Leach, and publishing editors Frances Taffinder, Charlie Selvaggi-Castelletti and Tierney Holm.
Get top tips on what the judges will be looking for, discover how the competition has launched the careers of over fifty debut authors, and find out how you can make your submission a real winner.
This is a free event but you need to register to receive the zoom link:
Register here for free
Then, sign up to an exclusive package of 3 writing workshops designed to enhance your chances in the competition:
Thursday 5th June 7:30PM (BST): 'Pitch Your Novel' Masterclass with Sheila Averbuch
Thursday 12th June, 7:30PM (BST): 'Editing Your Entry' Masterclass with author Sara Grant
Thursday 19th June, 7:30PM (BST): ‘How UV launched my Writing Career’ panel discussion with UV Alumni
All workshops are via Zoom and are 90 minutes long. They will be recorded so you can watch live or afterwards.
Tickets to the 3 events costs £30 for SCBWI members, £40 for non-members.
Click here to purchase your ticket
Undiscovered Voices 2026 is open to SCBWI members only. Information about a limited number of FREE memberships can be found here.
Submissions open 3rd July to 8th September 2025 https://undiscoveredvoices.com
