As the 2021 classes in Writing a Novel Stage 1 near completion we asked our scholarship winners what they’ve learnt and what’s next.

Gabriella Kelly-Davies’ biography Breaking through the pain barrier has been signed by Hawkeye Books in Queensland.

Hodder & Stoughton have acquired world rights to Ali Lowe’s debut novel The Trivia Night  in a two book deal.

We asked Hilary Reynolds, Senior Editor for Children’s & YA books,  for her top tips on the best ways to keep YA readers engaged.