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Chicken House Open Coop

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Closing date: 
20 September 2021
Entry: 
Open to writers of children’s novels for 7 up including YA. No entry fee
Prize: 
Mentoring

24-hour open submissions period window will be open on 20 September only

The day is for finished or unfinished novels for children aged 7 up to (and including) YA, and offers the chance to gain mentorship from a member of the editorial team.

Writers selected for the last Open Coop include Alison Weatherby (The Secrets Act) and Sabine Adeyinka (Jummy at the River School), both of whom went on to sign publishing contracts with Chicken House and are publishing in January 2022.

In a statement Chicken House described how the process works:

'Our editorial team (consisting of Rachel Leyshon, Barry Cunningham and Kesia Lupo) will pick their favourite submissions to receive feedback and mentoring. We'd love to help writers develop their idea or draft into a fully-fledged children's novel with expert editorial input.

'Submissions are open for one day only - 20th Sept 2021. Full details on what and how to submit, along with FAQs, can be found at chickenhousebooks.com.

'Although we encourage submissions of children's and YA novels of all themes and subjects, here are a few ‘wish lists' from our three editors ...

'Barry loves an animal story, he still believes in the special magic between children and creatures wild and (apparently) familiar!

'Kesia is particularly interested in YA horror, thrillers and suspense - especially if the author and characters are from underrepresented groups. A strong romantic subplot would be a bonus!

'Rachel would especially like to see more stories about disability, and stories (about anything) written by authors with disabilities.'

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Closing date: 
20 September 2021
Entry: 
Open to writers of children’s novels for 7 up including YA. No entry fee
Prize: 
Mentoring