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Children's Writing Advice

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Claire Frank   Journalist and writer

Claire is a freelance writer in both fiction and non-fiction, with various specialisms including writing for young people, travel writing and food. She can help people increase their chances of getting published, as well as encourage them when faced with rejection.

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Louise Jordan   Children's Editor

As author of ‘How To Write For Children and Get Published’, Louise uses her literary consultancy skills to advise on writing for children – plus offers specific marketing advice in a competitive area.

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Lynne Hackles   Columnist, Writer and Tutor

With over 500 articles and short stories published in nearly all the UK’s and Australia’s women’s magazines herself, Lynne enjoys seeing people improve their work and reach publishable standards.

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Alan Durant   Children's Writer

Alan is author of over 70 children’s books, including the award-winning ‘Billy Monster’s Daymare’. He knows it helps to get advice from experienced writers and is happy to share his knowledge.

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Marcus Sedgwick   Writer

His first book for young adults was published in 2000, and since then Marcus has written more than 10 titles that have either won awards, or been shortlisted for them.

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Roy Apps   Children's Writer

Roy has written 57 children’s books, and also works for radio, theatre and TV. He’s one of only four writers to receive a BAFTA for outstanding contribution to children’s film and TV.

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Brian Keaney   Writer

As a successful children’s author, Brian’s novels are on sale throughout the UK, America, Japan, South America and China. He can sympathise, and help with problems new authors face.

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Kirsty McLachlan   Literary Agent

As a TV and film agent and consultant, Kirsty gives people the best tools to make their dreams happen. She helps people wanting to know about any aspect of the industry.

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Louise Jordan
Children's Editor

As author of ‘How To Write For Children and Get Published’, Louise uses her literary consultancy skills to advise on writing for children – plus offers specific marketing advice in a competitive area.

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