Attention Middle Grade Writers:
This is a post for those writing a middle grade novel (think Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Truth About 5th Grade, When You Reach Me, Merci Suarez Changes Gears, Hello Universe, We Dream of Space, The First State of Being, A Boy Called Bat, Patina, Ghost, Away, Alone, This is a Door, Flora and Ullyses)
Penguin WriteNow is a UK program (authors in UK and authors in Ireland may apply).
What do you get if you are selected:
- One-to-one editorial support from a dedicated Penguin Random House editor to help develop your manuscript.
- Industry access and insight through tailored information sessions, writing workshops, and networking events.
- A year's free membership to the Society of Authors
Here is what they say:
"For the 2027 programme, we're looking for writers working on fiction books for children aged 7-12."
Must be 18
Must be unpublished
Must not have an agent
The program guidelines say:
WriteNow is specifically open to writers from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds and/or lower socio-economic backgrounds."Penguin has a robust list of Frequently Asked Questions - Click Here to read on.
To apply:
They ask for a 250-word written synopsis, as well as a writing sample (max 3,000 words). Keep in mind that writing for ages 7-12 is a category is called Middle Grade. They urge you to read this article.
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