We're giving Blue Sky a go, you can follow us at: @megaphonewriters.bsky.social !

This is such very sad news. Alex Wheatle was a kind and warm supporter of Megaphone, a great person and a great writer, and we are so sorry to have lost him. My thoughts and deep sympathy to his family and loved ones. xxx

Another wonderful book from Maisie - congratulations to all involved!

A lovely quote from my agent @ChloeSeager

January needn’t feel so bleak! We're looking for new authors and scripts, particularly in the YA contemporary or fantasy genre so if you're a debut author looking for your first break in the industry please get in touch! Submissions guidelines are below lindsayliteraryagency.co.uk/…

Aberdeen! I'm leading an @AllStoriesWrite writing workshop at Airyhall Library Sat 1st Feb. If you're interested in writing for children & from an underrepresented group, come and join this FREE, fun, inspiring workshop. Link: allstories.org.uk/writing-wo… #AllStories2024

We are delighted to announce that the Greene Door Project is back! We are reopening applications from writers currently under-represented in publishing to receive a Zoom feedback session from a G&H Agent! Follow the link below to read more: greeneheaton.co.uk/the-green…

VERY excited that Zeki Eats Out (illustrated by the amazing @RuthHearson and published by @AlannaMaxBooks has been shortlisted by @IBCplatform in the Baby and Toddler category.

🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the #IBCawards2025 SHORTLIST! 🌟 Congratulations to all the talented creatives behind these brilliant books! Make sure to have a read along with your little ones before we announce the winners... 📚 inclusivebooksforchildren.or…

✨ New Year, New Cover Reveal ✨ We’re so excited to share our first cover reveal of the year, The Night Forest, by @bookhorse & illustrated by Sojung Kim-McCarthy, coming in April 2025!

I'm working on something in light of the good literary agency's demise. Writers of colour hold on to hope and keep writing your stories. The world needs them more than ever!

Gutted to see this about @thegoodagencyuk in @thebookseller. The Agency did such important work, which is very much still needed. And I know how tough redundancy is. Not sure what I can do, but do DM if you want to talk. #BookTwitter #PublishingIndustry thebookseller.com/news/the-g…

Shocked. My heart goes out to everyone who will lose out from this - agents, writers, or others. I’m especially devastated for the under-represented writers who have recently signed with the agency. 6 years of ££ support for an innovative arts business is short-term thinking.

I am so sorry to read this but what amazing things you achieved. We will miss you. I hope this industry takes to heart what Nikesh said: While we’re closing, and I’m devastated that we have to do this, we turn to the industry and ask you: what are you going to do now we’re not here to pick up your slack? What are you going to do differently? What are you willing to give up? What are you willing to change? We’ve already seen the rolling back of diversity initiatives throughout this industry and other creative industries, and that alarms me. I want us all to do better. We can do better."

There isn’t a trick to being an author. You: -read lots -write lots (not for output but to exercise writing muscles) -cry some -innovate in how you publish & sell -keep coming back to the fun of writing even when it sucks -find work & relationships that support you -chocolate

It's the end of 2024... here's what we've been up to! megaphonewrite.com/2024/12/1…

thank you so much Sarah - and to Radhika for her child's eye view. It means so much to have thoughts from the readership it was written for!

Despite 37% of England’s school children identifying as Black, Asian or minority ethnic, 98.5% of English Literature GCSE students do not study a text by a writer of colour 📚 We're calling on ministers to reform the curriculum alongside 180 authors👇 bit.ly/3BaoiTH

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Mark your calendars! There’s a big announcement coming very soon… 🏆🌟 We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all the amazing IBC Awards 2025 entrants and our incredible community for supporting our mission to champion inclusive books. #IBCawards2025 #Longlist #ComingSoon