Booking is LIVE for the #UV26 online launch event on 22 May!
It's FREE but you need to book a placeπ
tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp
Don't miss the chance to hear what our judges are looking for π
@lindsaylit.bsky.social @saskialeach.bsky.social
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social
#KidLit
Posts by Saskia Leach
Hello fellow writers for kids! If you're unagented and unpublished then @scbwi-bi.bsky.social are running an amazing competition that could launch your career. I'll be going on about it a lot as I'm one of the volunteer organisers. 1st Big Date for your diary is the FREE online launch - May 22nd.
Happening *this weekend*! Join @brittonbookgeek.bsky.social and I at 3:15pm on Sun 27 April at @bmthwritingfest.bsky.social as we talk about The Querying Process from the author & agent POV and share our top tips for #amquerying & #amwriting writers.
Book here: www.pdsw.org.uk/whats-on/the...
Synopses are hard to write! Should there be spoilers? Is that enough detail?
Donβt miss out on our Write Your Winning Synopsis lunchtime session this Friday with Cornerstones Literary Consultancy!
Sign up here: cornerstones.co.uk/cornerstones-xβ¦
#amwriting #amquerying #askagent
Calling all #Thriller writers! See if your #plottwist grips a literary agent in an #Agent121. Lots of new sessions on offer for April and May. #querying #writingcommunity #amwriting
8 Apr @saskialeach.bsky.social
8 Apr @mariliasavvides.bsky.social
23 Apr @liverpool-lit.bsky.social
Are you an #amwriting or #amquerying writer? On Friday 4th April Kate Nash Literary Agency are partnering with Cornerstones Literary Consultancy to deliver a session sharing tips for writing your own winning synopsis! #askagent
Book here: cornerstones.co.uk/cornerstones-xβ¦
If youβre an #amquerying author looking to write or refine your synopsis, sign up to this event with the @KNLitAgency team. Tickets here: www.cornerstones.co.uk/cornerstones...
NB: DATE CHANGE π¨ these will now be taking place on 8th April.
Calling all writers who would love to chat to @saskialeach.bsky.social for advice on their #querypackage! Saskia loves YA or adult crime, thriller, romance, historical/saga, horror, speculative & #bookclub fiction. Book at www.iaminprint.co.uk for #Agent121 slots on 8 Apr. #WritingCommunity #Writing
Deal News! π¨
Two book deal for Nasheema Lennon with HarperNorth for two psychological thrillers. GOING, GOING, GONE publishing November 2025
Agent: Francesca Riccardi
Acquiring Editor: Daisy Watt
#amwriting or #amquerying and looking for some agent feedback? Iβm giving #askagent 121s with I AM In Print on 10th April, where Iβd love to see WIPs in adult or YA crime, thriller, romance, historical/saga, speculative, horror or bookclub!
Details & booking: www.iaminprint.co.uk/agent121/?ca...
Congratulations and welcome! π
I'm really excited to let you all know that I'm now represented by @litagentfran.bsky.social at Kate Nash Literary Agency. I'm looking forward to working with her on my first novel inspired by Lebor GabΓ‘la Γrenn, aka The Book of Invasions. π₯³
Headshots of the six judges of Undiscovered Voices 2026
We are delighted to announce an absolutely STELLAR line-up of judges for @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social 2026... π₯π₯π₯
@lindsaylit.bsky.social
@saskialeach.bsky.social
Charlie Castelletti
Julia Churchill
Tierney Holm
Frances Taffinder
Read more: undiscoveredvoices.com/judges
All #agent121s with @saskialeach.bsky.social have now been taken. Only a few remain for our other literary agents so be quick!
You can still join Saskia along with bestselling author Anna Britton at their talk, The Querying Process, on Sunday 27th April at 3:15pm.
All can be booked on the website.
π¨π¨π¨ just one place remaining!
π’ This is happening later this week!
Join Kate Nash Literary Agency & Cornerstones Literary Consultancy on Friday lunchtime for an insightful session on how to write a great elevator pitch for agents!
Book here: cornerstones.co.uk/cornerstones-xβ¦
#askagent #amwriting #amquerying
Undiscovered Voices is BACK ππ₯³π€© We can't wait to kick off #UV26 and our hunt for fresh new voices in children's literature.
Watch this space for news of our live online launch, judges, workshops and more π
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingforchildren
Only 2 spaces left! π¨
βοΈ Only 4 slots remaining! βοΈ
I'm really looking forward to attending @bmthwritingfest.bsky.social on Sunday 27th April, where I will be giving #Agent121s.
Tickets are booking fast, with only four spaces left, don't miss out!
Book here: pdsw.org.uk/whats-on/1-2-1β¦
All #agent121s with Laura Williams from @greeneandheaton.bsky.social have now been taken.
You can still book 1-2-1s for other #literaryagents or for Laura's talk on Sunday 27th April at 10am, Working with a Literary Agent
www.bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk
#amquerying
#amwriting or #amquerying and fancy getting some agent feedback on your #WIP? I'm doing Agent 1-2-1s with @iaminprint.bsky.social at 2pm on Thursday 30th January. I'm looking for most genres in commercial fiction and am happy to answer all your #askagent questions!
t.co/J5t3q7R2PZ
So excited to chat with my lovely agent @saskialeach.bsky.social at @bmthwritingfest.bsky.social in April π€
Nab your ticket here - www.pdsw.org.uk/whats-on/the...
First Literary Agent to be revealed who is coming to Bournemouth for 1-2-1 sessions at our #WritingFestival is ... Saskia Leach from @katenashagent.bsky.social Literary Agency!
#writingcommunity #authorcommunity #amwriting #amquerying #bournemouth #dorset #commercialfiction #literaryagent #agent121
#amquerying / #amwriting? Here's my #MSWL!
π§ A twisty psychological thriller ft. a unique setting
β¨ Stories that explore moral dilemmas
π³οΈβπ LGBTQIA+ romance
I'd especially like stories from underrepresented backgrounds and voices.
querymanager.com/Saskia
Pre-order Shot in the Dark now!
One month to go, people. ONE HECKING MONTH π±π€π€―ππ²
Pre-order here βΊοΈ
geni.us/ShotInTheDark