The #UV26 longlist is live at undiscoveredvoices.com/longlist 🙌
More than 250 of you entrusted us with your stories and the standard was very high - it was a thrill to read them.
The longlist was chosen by our judges for their originality and quality of writing. Congratulations all 👏
Absolutely thrilled to be on the longlist! Thank you @uvcompetition.bsky.social and congratulations everyone! 🥳🥳🥳 #UV26 #kidlit #writingforchildren #SCBWI undiscoveredvoices.com/longlist
Three authors, Louise Austin, Stephen Daly and Esther Scherpenisse, pose smiling, each holding a copy of their new books
The wait is almost over for the #UV26 longlist announcement 🙌 Watch this space for news very, very soon...
We know UV really does help writers' dreams come true. The first crop of #UV24 books are out this spring. Congratulations Louise Austin, @thatstephendaly.bsky.social and Esther Scherpenisse 👏
Reminder: Today (Sept. 8, 2025, midnight) is deadline for unpublished & unagented SCBWI members living in UK or Europe to enter Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social! undiscoveredvoices.com
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social
#KidLit #MGLit #YALit #UKKidLit #WriterSky #UV26
Entries to Undiscovered Voices 2026 close at midnight tomorrow.
If you are still polishing your submission - you can do it! 💪
We can't wait to read your stories. Don't miss your chance 👇
www.undiscoveredvoices.com
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social #UV26
"Don't be scared to put yourself out there" - the words of the amazing #UV26 Honorary Chair @louiestowell.bsky.social
Take her advice before it's too late - competition closes this coming Monday.
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@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social
Entries for @uvcompetition.bsky.social close one week today!
Winners will be published in the #UV26 anthology and introduced to agents and editors at the exclusive launch party.
Don't miss this incredible chance to launch your #kidlit career🚀
undiscoveredvoices.com
Who's spending the weekend polishing their #UV26 submission?
Two years ago, that was @thatstephendaly.bsky.social and now look - his stunning YA debut will be out next year.
If you're an unagented, unpublished kidlit/YA writer, don't miss this opportunity!
Enter at undiscoveredvoices.com
Undiscovered Voices is an amazing competition for unpublished and unagented #KidLit writers. Find out more 👇
#UV26
Congratulations to Undiscovered Voices alumnus @emlynas.bsky.social, shortlisted for the Lollies 👏
Dozens of UV winners have gone on to huge publishing success over the years - could you be the next?
Entries are open now - find out more 👇
undiscoveredvoices.com
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
** Submissions OPEN ** 🥳
If you're a #KidLit writer in the UK/Europe, #UV26 could be your big break. The anthology has launched 100s of writers' careers - will you be next?
Find out more and enter👇
undiscoveredvoices.com
Entries close: 8 September 2025
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Submissions open NEXT WEEK for #UV26 - how's your manuscript looking?
Our amazing co-founder, author and editing guru @authorsaragrant.bsky.social has put together this helpful checklist to help decide if you're submission ready 👇
undiscoveredvoices.com/news/checkli...
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Pens at the ready! Tonight's the first of our #UV26 masterclasses - Pitch Your Novel with @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social ✍️📚
There's still time to book - just £30 (£40 non-SCBWI members) for THREE masterclasses, all online and recorded.
Register: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social
Check out this blog post by UV alumnus @susywrites.bsky.social on author brand or "establishing your uniqueness" to stand out with agents and publishers: tinyurl.com/2snfwerv
Sign up for our online masterclass series to learn more from Sue 🤩
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
** Sign up by midnight for a chance to win one of these two fantastic new books on perfecting your writing craft **
Three 90min masterclasses for just £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members; £40 for non-members.
@authorsaragrant.bsky.social @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
#UV26
One week until the first #UV26 online masterclass 🥳
Just £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members for three fab workshops = top tips for competition success
Register at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r by 31/05 for chance to win a writing craft book by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social 📚
Calling unpublished children's writers in UK & Europe -- do you know about the #UndiscoveredVoices opportunity? Learn more here, including the #UV26 masterclasses; sign up for this year's classes and you could win THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EDITING YOUR NOVEL by the fab Sara Grant, or PITCH YOUR BOOK >>
Huge thanks to everyone who joined the @scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26 launch last night. There was so much incredible insight from our judges as to what they're looking for.
For more top tips to get your submission ready, don't forget to sign up for our online masterclasses: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
Tonight's the night 🤩 Who's coming to the launch of #UV26?
Our amazing judges, that's who! Come and hear from them what makes a winning submission 📚
If you haven't booked a place yet, do it now! 👇tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp
Online TONIGHT at 7.30pm (BST)
See you there 😀
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #KidLit
Not long now! Have you booked your place for the LIVE #UV26 online launch event this Thursday?
It's FREE but you need to book a place👇
tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp
Don't miss the chance to hear what our judges are looking for 👀
@lindsaylit.bsky.social @saskialeach.bsky.social
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social
** Giveaway for writerly types ** 👏
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social
Have you signed up for the #UV26 masterclasses yet?
Sign up by 31 May for chance to win The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or Pitch Your Book by @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social
Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
Editing Your Entry masterclass with UV co-founder @authorsaragrant.bsky.social 💡
Practical tips to help you improve your novel opening
Thu 12 June, 7.30pm
Sign up: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
** Sign up by 31 May for a chance to win Sara's new book on editing **
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
There are a string of competitions coming up for unagented writers, including #UV26. This should be a really helpful workshop for putting in the best possible submission 👇🏽
'Pitch Your Novel' Masterclass with @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social 👀
What? Learn how to craft your 250-word synopsis and a compelling 35-word pitch.
Who? Author/ coach Sheila M. Averbuch
When? Thu 5 June, 7.30pm
How? Sign up at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
Pic: Rob McDougall
Thinking of entering #UV26? Join our three live Zoom webinars in June to help perfect your entry. Tickets giving access to all three are £30 for @scbwi.bsky.social members; £40 for non-members.
Keep following for more info, or book your place 👇
tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
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Undiscovered Voices 2026 launches with a live online event on 22 May -check out our pinned post 👀
The competition is open to unagented and unpublished members of @scbwi-bi.bsky.social and Europe. Some free memberships will be available for underrepresented writers 👇
tinyurl.com/46peka7h
#UV26
Four weeks today - live online launch of Undiscovered Voices 2026 🥳
Exciting! Don't forget to book your place ⬇️
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social
#UV26 #KidLit
Booking is LIVE for the #UV26 online launch event on 22 May!
It's FREE but you need to book a place👇
tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp
Don't miss the chance to hear what our judges are looking for 👀
@lindsaylit.bsky.social @saskialeach.bsky.social
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social
#KidLit
Excellent update on all things @uvcompetition.bsky.social from committee deputy chair @maggiewomersley.bsky.social in the latest issue of @scbwi-bi.bsky.social Words and Pictures including:
👉 Meet the judges
👉 Masterclass details
👉 Info on limited FREE places
tinyurl.com/nhcj48y4 #UV26
