WriteMentor Blog

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Shortlist announced: 2024 WM Novel & Picture Book Awards

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

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WriteMentor success story: Jesse Kaur

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

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Longlist announced: 2024 WM Novel & Picture Book Awards

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

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Entering writing awards: Advice from winners

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

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Meet our Novel-in-Development Award winner

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

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WriteMentor partners with Bonnier Books UK

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

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Marcus Sedgwick: Insights from an author

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022

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The business of writing picture books

September 2, 2022August 5, 2022

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Marcus Sedgwick: Of gardens and heat

August 19, 2022August 5, 2022

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The who’s who of making picture books

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022

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Picture Books: Writing in a range of styles

July 23, 2022June 26, 2022

Writer In Residence 2022

Marcus Sedgwick: Storm clouds clearing

July 9, 2022June 26, 2022

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WriteMentor award runner-up signs with agent

August 20, 2023August 14, 2023

Success Stories

WriteMentor Hub success story: Kristina Rahim

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

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“Mentoring is such a great way to get feedback and encouragement”

June 9, 2023May 30, 2023

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Success story: Dee Benson, author of ‘Glow Up, Lara Bloom’

May 26, 2023May 22, 2023

Success Stories

“There’s no way I’d be in this position without the help of WriteMentor”

May 12, 2023April 13, 2023

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Success story: Jan Dunning, author of Mirror Me

April 17, 2023April 13, 2023

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PB

How to win a Picture Book Award

December 10, 2022December 13, 2022

WriteMentor Children's Novel Award

How to Win a Novel Award

December 7, 2022December 13, 2022

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Powering up your submission for agents

April 3, 2022February 8, 2022

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Writers, what to expect from an agent 1-2-1

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022

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5 tips for editing your manuscript

October 20, 2021December 30, 2021

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Coffee break reads: 4 things to consider when self-publishing

August 23, 2021December 30, 2021

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WriteMentor Children's Novel Award

Interview with 2022 Novel and Picture Book Award Judges

November 30, 2021December 30, 2021

Industry Insider Series

Interview with 2021 Novel Award Judge: Lauren Gardner

November 23, 2020January 28, 2021

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Interview with 2021 Picture Book Award Judges Justine Smith and Paul Moreton

November 15, 2020January 28, 2021

WMCNA 2021

4 reasons to enter a novel competition (even if you’re not planning to win)

November 12, 2020January 28, 2021

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Five tips for winning the Write Mentor Children’s Novel Award 2021

October 27, 2020January 28, 2021

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PB AWARD Winner SOPHIA PAYNE: my WMCNA experience

October 21, 2020August 22, 2021

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Ask an Agent

Ask an agent: Megan Carroll of Watson, Little

February 23, 2022March 10, 2022

Ask an Agent

Ask an Agent: Joanna Moult of Skylark Literary

January 27, 2022March 10, 2022

Industry Insider Series

Interview with Christabel McKinley

December 18, 2020January 28, 2021

#WriteMentor

Industry Insider series – Ain Bensenouci

August 23, 2020August 19, 2020

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INDUSTRY INSIDER SERIES – Q&A WITH LEAH WOODS (EGMONT)

June 7, 2020January 28, 2021

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Industry Insider Series – Q&A with John Moore (Walker Books)

May 24, 2020January 28, 2021

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Spark mentoring Q&A: Cat & Richard

May 1, 2023May 15, 2023

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Spark mentoring Q&A: Carolyn & Claudia

March 30, 2023March 28, 2023

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“Spark Mentoring is tailored to your writing needs”

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

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Spark mentoring Q&A: Debbie and Emma

March 14, 2022March 3, 2022

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Writementor success story: Emily Kenny

February 21, 2021February 19, 2021

#WriteMentor Spark

The Art of the Arc by A.J. Sass

September 1, 2019January 28, 2021

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Welcome to the Team

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

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Review of 2021

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021

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Interview with Florianne and Melissa

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021

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Meet our 2022 Writers-In-Residence

October 18, 2021January 5, 2022

Behind the scenes

How to run a novel award: 2021 Edition

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Behind the scenes

Star Wars and Spreadsheets: What it’s like to work for WriteMentor

January 25, 2021January 28, 2021

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