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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Oh that is so cool! 😄

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · 5d

Margarine is the best character name I've heard in a long while 😄

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · 13d

Absolutely loved my second #CumbrianCreatives night at @tbtlake.bsky.social this week. Still can't quite say "I'm a writer" without cringing when other creatives ask what I do though 😅

Highly recommend Di and Viv and Rose, on for another 2 weeks. We laughed, we cried, we danced in our seats 🤩

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · 19d

Yay, congratulations 🤸 Yes, I was on the shortlist two years ago too and the call with Bella is fantastic. Definitely a win in itself. Good luck 🤞

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · 20d

Trying not to get TOO excited about making the @guppybooks.bsky.social Open Submission shortlist... but it's not easy 🥳🤸🐑💥🙌

Absolutely thrilled. I ❤️Guppy Books and this is a massive boost to my confidence 😄

guppybooks.co.uk/guppy-open-s...

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Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Sep 7

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

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Sep 3

This competition closes soon! Take your shot! #KidlitUk

Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Sep 3

"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.

undiscoveredvoices.com

@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social

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Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · Aug 30

Unagented, unpublished kidlit/YA writers - don't miss your chance. Closing date 8 Sep - a week on Monday. Go, go, go!

Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Aug 30

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

Stephen Daly 🏳️‍🌈 @thatstephendaly.bsky.social · Aug 13

COVER REVEAL

My YA debut The Last Death Poet will be published by @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social in April 2026.

Thank you Adams Carvalho for this stunning cover, I love it.

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Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Aug 8

** One month to go** to get your entries into Undiscovered Voices - the best competition around for unpublished, unagented kidlit and YA writers (okay, we might be slightly biased...)

We can't wait to read your manuscripts 👀

undiscoveredvoices.com

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · Jul 4

Undiscovered Voices submissions are open 🙌

Get polishing your manuscript - this is a competition not to be missed...

Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Jul 3

** 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

@scbwi-bi.bsky.social

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Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · May 7

'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

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Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Jun 1

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

What is an “author brand” and why do I need one? — Undiscovered Voices

Maybe you’ve already started entering competitions and pitching to agents and publishers – well done! Or maybe you’re still finishing your first draft – keep going! Either way, it’s never too early to...

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Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · May 31

** 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

Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · May 11

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

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · May 29

So much thought has gone into these workshops - they are not to be missed 👇

Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · May 29

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 📚

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · May 17

5.40am alarm on a Saturday?! Must be @newwritingnorth.bsky.social Newcastle Writing Conference 📚 🙌

Took the train so I could write en route but I'm too giddy about seeing my super critique partners @carolynsims.bsky.social and @caromundy.bsky.social and my 121 with @ashleythorpe.bsky.social 😄

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · May 11

** Giveaway for writerly types ** 👏

#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social

Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · May 11

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

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · May 4

Really excited - thanks so much for choosing me 😃

Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · May 1

Absolutely delighted to be chosen for a summer of mentoring from @jonathaneyers.bsky.social 😀Thank you so much to @write-mentor.bsky.social for this incredible opportunity. I can't wait to get started 📚

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Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

Free Entry Opportunity — Undiscovered Voices

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · Apr 24

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

Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Apr 24

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

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Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Apr 13

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

UNDISCOVERED VOICES Meet the Judges

Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · Apr 1

More fool THEM 😠

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · Mar 20

Whoop whoop, very exciting 🤩

@louiestowell.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social @scbwi-bi.bsky.social

#UV26 #kidlit

Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Mar 20

We are thrilled to present the Honorary Chair for
@uvcompetition.bsky.social 2026 🥁🥁🥁

The absolute #kidlit legend that is...
@louiestowell.bsky.social 👏👏👏

Thank you so much Louie - we're delighted to have you on board #UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social

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Natalie Rutherford @natrwrites.bsky.social · Mar 16

Exciting 🤩 Watch this space for more news very soon... 👀

Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social · Mar 16

We are delighted to announce an absolutely STELLAR line-up of judges for @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @uvcompetition.bsky.social 2026... 🥁🥁🥁

@lindsaylit.bsky.social
@saskialeach.bsky.social
Charlie Castelletti
Julia Churchill
Tierney Holm
Frances Taffinder

Read more: undiscoveredvoices.com/judges

Headshots of the six judges of Undiscovered Voices 2026