Last night saw the Undiscovered Voices 2026 anthology launch party - and what a night it was 🥳 These 12 exceptional writers should be so proud. The future looks very bright ✨ Thanks to all the agents, publishers and guests from the writing world who came, and our super sponsor Writing Partners ❤️

We told you April was going to be a busy month 😅 Congratulations and happy publication day to #UV24 alumnus Louise Austin whose hilarious debut Alex Abbott is [Un]dead is out today 👏

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🎉Happy publication day to BCNA Longlist Prize-winner Louise Austin, whose hilarious debut ALEX ABBOTT IS [UN]DEAD is out today! Wednesday meets Loki, it's the fang-tastically funny diary of a reluctant vampire aged 11½ and iIllustrated throughout by Katie Kear www.amazon.co.uk/Alex-Abbott-...

Delighted to announce our #UV26 WINNERS!! 👏🥳🙌 @cmundywrites.bsky.social @rburrows.bsky.social @ivy-lin.bsky.social, Monica Gutierraz, Caroline Wigg, Zoe Dixon, Kirsty Hammond, Alicja Bagier, Claire Gordon, Dominic Yoboue, Claire Mowat and Alana Warbrick CONGRATULATIONS on your amazing stories ❤️

It's a busy month for #UV24 debuts hitting the shelves 👏 Today it's the turn of Cinders and Stars, a stunning YA fantasy by Esther Scherpenisse. Congratulations and happy publication day, Esther 🥳 bookfinity.com/book/Cinders... @scbwi.bsky.social

Happy publication day and congratulations to @thatstephendaly.bsky.social 🥳 Stephen's debut, The Last Death Poet, is the first #UV24 book to hit the shelves and we couldn't be prouder ❤️ Loads of great tips for other debut authors here too 👇

Stephen Daly 🏳️‍🌈@thatstephendaly.bsky.social · 5mo ago

An article I wrote for Writing.ie about my journey so far as a debut author. Tips for a Debut Author by Stephen Daly www.writing.ie/resources/de...

The #UV26 longlist is live at undiscoveredvoices.com/longlist 🙌 More than 250 of you entrusted us with your stories and the standard was very high - it was a thrill to read them. The longlist was chosen by our judges for their originality and quality of writing. Congratulations all 👏

The wait is almost over for the #UV26 longlist announcement 🙌 Watch this space for news very, very soon... We know UV really does help writers' dreams come true. The first crop of #UV24 books are out this spring. Congratulations Louise Austin, @thatstephendaly.bsky.social and Esther Scherpenisse 👏

Congratulations to Undiscovered Voices 2024 winner @johoward.bsky.social who has signed with @joannamoult.bsky.social at Skylark Literary Agency. Very excited to see what the future brings for you, Jo 👏

@johoward.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I’m thrilled to have signed with the fantastic @joannamoult.bsky.social at Skylark Literary Agency! So excited about Jo’s vision for my book and my author career. Having a little tea break in my writing caravan to celebrate. Two Joanna’s has to be a winning combo, right?

Congratulations to Louise Austin on her incredible news 👏 The hilarious Alex Abbot featured in the #UV24 anthology and Louise was snapped up by top agent Becky Bagnell. To all who entered this time - this could be you in a couple of years 🤩 We're loving reading your submissions ❤️

The Bookseller@thebookseller.com · 11mo ago

Macmillan Children’s Books has signed a major new series from award-winning debut author Louise Austin. Alex Abbott is [Un]Dead will publish in April 2026 👇 #BookSky

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

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"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

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

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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

Stephen Daly 🏳️‍🌈@thatstephendaly.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

"UV was a springboard to my writing career - it gave me hope at a time when hope was in short supply." @katjakaine.bsky.social won UV22 and now has a major deal with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, with her book set to be a lead YA title in 2026 🙌 Read more: tinyurl.ph/JRLLM @scbwi.bsky.social

My Journey to Publication with Undiscovered Voices — Undiscovered Voices

When I found out I had been selected as one of twelve UV winners, something fundamental shifted in my mindset. It was like being told I really did have something special, and it was worth carrying on....

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** 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

Huge congratulations to UV alumnus @thatstephendaly.bsky.social whose debut YA novel comes out next year 👏 Stephen signed with his agent after featuring in the 2024 anthology so if you haven't entered yet - what are you waiting for?? It could change your life! Closes 8 Sept undiscoveredvoices.com

The Bookseller@thebookseller.com · last yr.

Rock the Boat has acquired world English-language rights to The Last Death Poet, a gripping LGBTQI+ YA Belfast-based novel from debut author Stephen Daly 👇

Congratulations to Undiscovered Voices alumnus @emlynas.bsky.social, shortlisted for the Lollies 👏 Dozens of UV winners have gone on to huge publishing success over the years - could you be the next? Entries are open now - find out more 👇 undiscoveredvoices.com #UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social

The Bookseller@thebookseller.com · last yr.

‪@scholasticuk.bsky.social‬ has revealed its shortlist for the 2025 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (The Lollies) 👇 #BookSky

** 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

Submissions open NEXT WEEK for #UV26 - how's your manuscript looking? Our amazing co-founder, author and editing guru @authorsaragrant.bsky.social has put together this helpful checklist to help decide if you're submission ready 👇 undiscoveredvoices.com/news/checkli... @scbwi-bi.bsky.social

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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

Undiscovered Voices@uvcompetition.bsky.social · last yr.

'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

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

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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** 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

Undiscovered Voices@uvcompetition.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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 📚

Huge thanks to everyone who joined the @scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26 launch last night. There was so much incredible insight from our judges as to what they're looking for. For more top tips to get your submission ready, don't forget to sign up for our online masterclasses: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r

Sara Grant@authorsaragrant.bsky.social · last yr.

@uvcompetition.bsky.social judges sharing what they are looking for: killer idea, quality writing, heart, adventure, magic, hard-hitting YA, ignition in those first chapters — who is the person & what’s at stake, authentic voice and compelling opening that immediately grips you.

Almost time... 🚀

Sara Grant@authorsaragrant.bsky.social · last yr.

Tonight @scbwi-bi@bsky.social announces its 10th @uvcompetition.bsky.social for unagented and pre-published writers! Undiscovered Voices has launched the writing careers of more than 100 writers who have received publishing contracts for more than 400 books. Could you be next? undiscoveredvoices.com

Tonight's the night 🤩 Who's coming to the launch of #UV26? Our amazing judges, that's who! Come and hear from them what makes a winning submission 📚 If you haven't booked a place yet, do it now! 👇tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp Online TONIGHT at 7.30pm (BST) See you there 😀 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social #KidLit

Not long now! Have you booked your place for the LIVE #UV26 online launch event this Thursday? 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

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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

Editing Your Entry masterclass with UV co-founder @authorsaragrant.bsky.social 💡 Practical tips to help you improve your novel opening Thu 12 June, 7.30pm Sign up: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r ** Sign up by 31 May for a chance to win Sara's new book on editing ** #UV26 @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