Bloomsbury Publishing • 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

I bought my first Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook when I was 22. Each time I’ve invested in a new edition, I’ve proudly passed the old one on to someone who’s asked for my advice. So… it’s a pretty awesome feeling to have my own article included since 2018!

And after 20 years and 300+ books I have a LOT of advice to share!

The short version… grab a Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook. Inside you’ll find writers sharing wisdom gained from decades of experience – it’s a how-to, a roadmap and an encouraging best friend all in one.

And the long version… well, you’ll have to grab a Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook to find out!

The annual, bestselling guide to all aspects of the media and how to write and illustrate for children and young adults. Acknowledged by the media industries and authors as the essential guide to how to get published. NEW articles for the 2018 edition on:

– Writing adventures in the real world: children’s non-fiction by Isabel Thomas

All of the 2,000 listings of who to contact across the media have been reviewed and updated. The essential guide for any writer for children.