Writing for Children Masterclass with Justyn Edwards

Writing for Children Masterclass with Justyn Edwards

Join award-winning children's author Justyn Edwards for an inspiring masterclass exploring what it takes to build a successful career writing for young readers.

In this practical and engaging session, Justyn will cover:

• Getting a literary agent – understanding the submission process and what agents are looking for.
• Knowing the children's publishing market – identifying where your work fits and how to position your writing for today's industry.
• Planning and structure – developing story ideas into compelling, well-crafted books through effective plotting and organisation.

Justyn Edwards spends most of his time writing stories that readers love. His debut novel, The Great Fox Illusion (2022), was selected as Blackwell's Children's Book of the Month, named one of Waterstones' Best Children's Books of the Month, and chosen as a Toppsta Best Book of the Month. It won the Kernow Youth Book Award and was shortlisted for multiple national awards.

Published by Walker Books, the Great Fox series has been translated into several languages and has been optioned for television.

Whether you're just beginning your writing journey or preparing to submit your manuscript, this masterclass offers valuable insights into the craft and business of writing for children from an acclaimed and successful author.