Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2025

The best advice on writing and publishing for children

Foreword by Alice Oseman, creator of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books.

‘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 21st 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 .

New content in this edition include articles on Your author brand by Tom Palmer, Getting published by Hannah Gold, Writing with empathy by Camilla Chester, What an indie bookshop can offer authors by Carrie & Tim Morris.

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

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