Searchlight Writing for Children Awards
International Writing for Children/YA competition.
https://www.searchlightawards.co.uk/competitions/
@lstrachan.bsky.social
Writer for Children & YA - Former Chair of Society of Authors in Scotland - W&A Guide to Writing for Children & YA - Hamish McHaggis series - The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites ( fact/fiction- MG)
@joxfoxo.bsky.social
I like writing poems and reading other people’s too. Picture Book writer - currently querying 🤞Published writer of short fiction in national women’s press. Novice knitter. Maker of sensory tools and fidgets. Powered by ADHD⚡️ No DM’s
@rachelhamilton.bsky.social
Lecturer at Bath Spa Uni and sometimes Uni of Lincoln (I like train travel), freelance editor and copywriter, author of books about fame-hungry unicorns and exploding toilets, and now PhD researcher into the intersection of AI, comedy and literature. Busy
@serafinafinnegan.bsky.social
Kidlit writer, shortlisted for @writingawards.bsky.social best PB text of ‘24, ‘25 @thewritingbarn.bsky.social WSS mentee, ‘24 PBParty finalist, ‘23 #RUCCL mentee, 2x winner Raynor Wallace Award for Poetry, #SCBWI and #12x12, boy mom x3. #AmQuerying
@mariannedoherty.bsky.social
Manager of Bookzilla and Bookbug apps for Scottish Book Trust. Children’s books and comics enthusiast. Dyslexic. ME/CSF. Here for the kids book chat. All views my own. #UKKidLit 📚🏴
@josiedefalco.bsky.social
Children’s Poet | West Yorkshire, UK | Poems Published in Little Thoughts Press, Parakeet Magazine, The Dirigible Balloon, The Toy and Nature Anthology: Picture Perfect Poetry https://www.amazon.com/Picture-Perfect-Poetry-Anthology-Ekphrastic/dp/B0D12XDVTS
@christopherfielden.bsky.social
Award-winning writer and editor. Drummer in Airbus, Little Villains and Three Day Week. Member of ALCS, ASCAP, Clockhouse London Writers and Stokes Croft Writers. www.christopherfielden.com
@writingbubbly.bsky.social
Writer of children's stories, former social worker, geek, deaf AF in one ear, Searchlight Awards 2024 Best Children's Novel Opening Longlistee, SCBWI member, cat wrangler website: melissambergum.wixsite.com/melissabergum
@orsorrel.bsky.social
Apocalypse Cow out NOW! 2022 Guppy Open Sub Winner, Carnegie Nom'd, Branford Boase LL, Bristol Teen Book Award SL 🐮🐮🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ they/she
@libbyhartwell.bsky.social
Children’s writer. Winner Little Tiger/IAmInPrint Picture Book Prize ‘23. Winner of SCBWI Slushpile Challenge ‘24. Runner-up Write Mentor Chapter Book Award ‘24. SL for Searchlight Awards & LL for Yeovil prize ‘24 #MAWYP
@bensouthwood.com
He/him. Former mental health nurse, now carer to my three autistic kids. Writes children’s stories as a hobby. Synth-pop. Sci-fi/fantasy. Dogs. Forteana. Burnley F.C. Doctor Who. Vegetarian. English immigrant in Ireland.
@rburrows.bsky.social
Cheshire Novel Prize Shortlist ‘24. 🤞 Write Mentor Picturebook SL’23/LL’24 Poetry - The Dirigible Balloon, Northern Gravy, Tyger Tyger, The Toy, The Yorkshire Times, Motherhood Uncensored and BBC Upload.🏴
@anniellewe.bsky.social
Children’s author + illustrator | Published in Northern Gravy, The Toy Press, Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, Cleaver Magazine
@hollycowie.bsky.social
Writing a middle grade novel and drawing a lot. www.hollycowie.com drawingfromtheinkwell.substack.com
@etcharles.bsky.social
Read, write, sketch. Writer, librarian. Honored to have The Dirigible Balloon publish my poems. #SCBWI #kidlit #MG https://bethsbiblio.blogspot.com/
@lindapoet.bsky.social
Children's poet. Poems in The Caterpillar, Little Thoughts Press, PaperBound, The Dirigible Balloon, Paddler Press, Parakeet, Charles Causley Trust, Northern Gravy, Candlestick Press, The Toy, Brian Moses' Blog and several anthologies.
@kateeds.bsky.social
Treading tentatively into the realms of picture book writing (author / illustrator). No idea what I’m doing but enjoying the journey. South Wales, UK www.kateeds.co.uk
@janemooney.bsky.social
@mcalvani.bsky.social
Puerto Rican Gothic storyteller, doll collector, cat lover. Assist. Regional Advisor SCBWI Benelux. Also writing as Zoe Kalo. Rep: Kesia Lupo @ Donald Maas Lit.
@lizbick.bsky.social
Children's writer. Currently querying MG. Avid reader. SL Cheshire Novel Prize Kids 2024 LL 2022 New Writing North Children's award. GEA graduate. WriteMentor Hub member. #YNWA
@alexandradiazauthor.com
Award-winning children's and YA author of THE ONLY ROAD, THE CROSSROADS, SANTIAGO'S ROAD HOME, FAREWELL CUBA MI ISLA, and others. Author visits available in English y en español.
@katieblagden.bsky.social
Literary Agent for Children's, Adult and Graphic Novels. www.katieblagden.com
@hazelgardner.bsky.social
Children’s author and pumpkin enjoyer. "Penguin and Pup: The Perfect Egg” out now with Macmillan Children's Books 🐧🐶 Rep'd by Rachel Petty.
@gavin-crippin.bsky.social
Writes stuff. Hachette Children’s Novel Award Winner 2024 - New Writing North Searchlight Awards - winner 🏆- Best Novel Opening for Children or YA
@leoniatkins.bsky.social
Writer | Communications Manager. I speak feline. Views are mine, MINE I tell ya ('cept retweets)🇧🇧🇯🇲 (she/her)
@tiafisher.bsky.social
Writer for children, eater of chocolate, library worker. CROSSING THE LINE (Hot Key Books, 2023) Shadower's Choice Carnegie Medal 2024. Upcoming NOT GOING TO PLAN (2025) and OPERATION DOODLEBUG (2026) #MAWFYP She/her tiafisher.com, repped by Eve White.
@fallenstarmary.bsky.social
Childrens books reader, reviewer, blogger & editor; artist; weaver of words & wool; and good human (I hope)
@suenewton.bsky.social
PB writer, pet portrait artist, mother of four (two human, two cats) and wife of one (human)!PBChat mentee 2022, Searchlight Awards Best Picture Book Text shortlist '23 and '24, WriteMentor PB Awards longlist '24, PBParty hon mention '24
@zerilfrenchanne.bsky.social
Scribbler. Doodler. Children herder. Talks about babies and milk for a living. Wild swimmer too. She/her #SCBWI #Words&Pictures
@lwadewrites1066.bsky.social
Writer, reader, mother, tutor. Looking for a house with a turret for reading. Sit vac for house elf.
@emmavnorris.bsky.social
Fond of biodiversity. Cross about poverty. Rebellion is vital. Former Clinical&Community Psychologist. Writer. Winner Undiscovered Voices 2022. Conservation Volunteer at Hedgehog Rescue & Zoo.
@stepheharrop.bsky.social
Associate professor, storyteller, author, Greek chorus wrangler. Also: tea, islands, debatable lands, long walks on cold beaches. "Impressively undaunted." https://www.stepheharrop.co.uk/
@danmetcalf.bsky.social
Writing Man. Bookish Boy. Husband/Dad/Geek/Neuroquirk. AKA DM James. Devon, UK. More info and free books at >>> http://danmetcalf.co.uk/
@naomijanecreates.bsky.social
Children’s book author and illustrator 🎨Looking for representation. Open for commissions. Just finished an MA in illustration focusing academically on gender stereotypes in picture books. Also learning to play the piano and the guitar 🎼❤️
@angelawrites.bsky.social
Hello. My name is Angela Calabrese. I write stories for children that generate laughter and offer hope. I'm a reading specialist and kid at heart.
@bectreveil.bsky.social
✍️ 📚 ☀️ 📸 🏕️ ✈️ 🐱 Writer. Bath Spa Uni MAWYP alum. WriteMentor Hub member. Pastry motivated. LL 2024 Searchlight Awards Novel Opening; SL 2023 Guppy MG Open Sub; SL 2022 Mslexia Childrens/YA
@joannaoldman.bsky.social
Children’s Writer | Write Mentor Mentee '23 | WM PB Award SL '24 | Rep'd by Deirdre Power at David Higham Associates @david-higham-books.bsky.social
@amysparkes.bsky.social
Writer, screenwriter, producer, director, musician-er, home educator. Author of 30 books like 'House At The Edge Of Magic' series & 'Repair Shop Stories.' Helps writers: www.storygodmother.co.uk Prod co: www.swordandfiddle.co.uk Books: www.amysparkes.co.uk
@reewritten.bsky.social
Post | Author | Writer | Editor Good at lots of things terrible at this thing Author of https://bookshop.org/p/books/sandalwood-scented-skeletons-rhea-dhanbhoora/18286589
@andrewfairchild.bsky.social
Dad by day! Word wrangler by night! PB/MG/CB. #QueerKidlit Mentee [They/Them] Queer! 🌈
@tanyapacker.bsky.social
#noAI #akitas #indieauthor, #cptsd #neurospicy #servicedoghandler #youthworker, #fantasy, #MG, #MGLit #KidLit, #pb #PB #middlegrade, #SCWI, 🇨🇦 www.tanyapackerstore.com Www.tanyapacker.com she/her/they
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB AprilBerryBooks.com
@karyncurtiswrites.bsky.social
Middle Grade, Picture Book writer, former editor, horse girl, #MGWaves
@danicara333.bsky.social
PB author. Food, wine and whimsy 🧚 ⚔️🐉. Love a good book series 📚 #kidlit #PBWriter #WritingCommunity #epicfantasy 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 💚 danicarabooks.com
@pullenclaudine.bsky.social
PB Author, Toddler Mum, Wife, @SCBWI, #12x12PB | Fall Writing Frenzy ‘22 Winner | 50PreciousWords HM ‘23 | PBRisingStars ‘23 Runner Up