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Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2027

The best advice on writing and publishing for children

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2027 cover

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2027

The best advice on writing and publishing for children

Description

'This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!' Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate

Celebrating its 23rd 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 ...

Used, recommended, and with articles across its 23 editions by writers such as Julia Donaldson, Jacqueline Wilson, Quentin Blake, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff, Michael Rosen, Anthony Browne, Eoin Colfer and many more.

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

Accessibility Information

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Support for non-visual reading

Has alternative text descriptions for images

Navigation

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  • Elements such as headings, tables, etc for structured navigation
  • All or substantially all textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order

Table of Contents

Major sections on:
Books
Poetry
Literary agents
Illustration
Newspapers and magazines
Stage, screen and audio
Societies, prizes and festivals
Publishing advice and resources
Copyright and contracts
Money, tax and benefits

Product details

Published 16 Jul 2026
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Pages 464
ISBN 9781399427180
Imprint Bloomsbury Yearbooks
Series Writers' and Artists'
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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