Open now for entries: The WriteMentor 2026 Novel & Picture Book Awards
In partnership with Darley Anderson Agency, the WriteMentor 2026 Novel & Picture Book Award is looking for new writing talent in children’s, young adult, and adult fiction. With three categories, agent judges, and a £500 cash prize, enter now for a chance to win.
WRITE TOGETHER, RISE TOGETHER
At WriteMentor, we don’t offer writers empty and unrealistic promises of publication. As a team of authors, we understand the hard realities of writing and publishing a book. So, we’ve created a community.
From our collective years of experience, we believe surrounding yourself with like-minded writers is the best way to sustain a happy and healthy writing career. Our community is made up of hundreds of writers who love sharing first-hand knowledge, advice, and insights while offering support through the highs and lows of publishing.
Based on our ethos of inclusivity, accessibility, and affordability, we welcome writers of both children’s and adult fiction, at any stage of their publishing journey, from all four corners of the world.
Join our supportive community of writers
The WriteMentor Hub is a group chat you actually want to be in. Writing club meets social hangout, here we cheer each other on, share knowledge and advice, level up our skills, and have fun doing it.
Everyone’s invited and our doors are open all year round. From absolute beginners to multi-published authors, we all have something to share and something to learn. No gatekeeping, no cliques, no secret handshakes. Just a welcoming crew of writers who understand that success is not about perfection, pressure, or pretension. It’s about connection, collaboration, and community.
More than just a space to chat, the Hub is a creative playground of inspiration: live talks and workshops, structured courses, and an ever-growing library of resources to help you hone your craft. Join critique groups for honest, constructive feedback, take part in interactive writing sprints to boost motivation, or pitch your work to agents in our monthly contests.
Whether you’re looking for advice, accountability, or a creative spark, join the Hub today.
Awards
WriteMentor’s Children’s Novel and Picture Book Awards are open for any unagented or unpublished writer of children’s fiction across all genres and age groups.
Hub
Develop writing craft, access exclusive resources, foster close writing relationships, and meet industry experts as a member of WriteMentor’s online community learning platform.
Mentoring
Working with a children’s author, receive ongoing developmental editing, writing advice, publishing insights, and direct feedback on your manuscript to help you elevate your writing craft
Courses
Develop your writing craft, skills and confidence under the expert tutelage of our top course leaders. Offering both tutored and untutored courses to meet all your needs.
Editing
For those wanting submission package read-throughs all the way up to a developmental report on a full manuscript, Quick Spark Editing could be the option for you.
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