Megaphone Write

A development scheme for people of colour who want to write for children or teenagers. Find us on Blue Sky now:

[Megaphone Write @MegaphoneWrite]

We're giving Blue Sky a go, you can follow us at: @megaphonewriters.bsky.social !

[Megaphone Write @MegaphoneWrite]

This is such very sad news. Alex Wheatle was a kind and warm supporter of Megaphone, a great person and a great writer, and we are so sorry to have lost him. My thoughts and deep sympathy to his family and loved ones. xxx

[Ayesha- bookseller of inclusive books @mirror_write]

Heartbreaking news, the bold, brilliant and inspiring Alex Wheatle has left this world. He paved the way for so many authors of colour and was an inspiration in the industry. May he rest in peace and power.
#inclusivebooks
#representationmatters

[Megaphone Write @MegaphoneWrite]

Another wonderful book from Maisie - congratulations to all involved!

[Maisie Chan - Inverclyde Storyteller in Residence @MaisieWrites]

https://t.co/Pcku7g3bGc

Hooray!

The news is out about my two books deal in the @thebookseller 🥳

Thanks to @ChloeSeager @MMLitAgency and @MurrayGeorgiaM @piccadillypress

This is the best Chinese/Lunar New Years gift!

[Megaphone Write @MegaphoneWrite]

@MaisieWrites @ChloeSeager Wonderful, congratulations!!

[Maisie Chan - Inverclyde Storyteller in Residence @MaisieWrites]

A lovely quote from my agent @ChloeSeager

[Megaphone Write @MegaphoneWrite]

@ihussainwriter What a great photo and a lucky find!

[Becky Bagnell @LindsayLit]

January needn’t feel so bleak! We're looking for new authors and scripts, particularly in the YA contemporary or fantasy genre so if you're a debut author looking for your first break in the industry please get in touch! Submissions guidelines are below https://t.co/EPuJFg68FO

[Maisie Chan - Inverclyde Storyteller in Residence @MaisieWrites]

Aberdeen! I'm leading an @AllStoriesWrite writing workshop at Airyhall Library Sat 1st Feb. If you're interested in writing for children & from an underrepresented group, come and join this FREE, fun, inspiring workshop.
Link: https://t.co/NByJDigWjw
#AllStories2024

[Greene & Heaton Literary and Media Agency @GreeneandHeaton]

We are delighted to announce that the Greene Door Project is back!

We are reopening applications from writers currently under-represented in publishing to receive a Zoom feedback session from a G&H Agent!

Follow the link below to read more:

https://t.co/dMc9wisyL4

[Anna McQuinn @AnnaMMcQuinn]

VERY excited that Zeki Eats Out (illustrated by the amazing @RuthHearson and published by @AlannaMaxBooks has been shortlisted by @IBCplatform in the Baby and Toddler category.

[Inclusive Books for Children @ibc_reads]

🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the #IBCawards2025 SHORTLIST! 🌟

Congratulations to all the talented creatives behind these brilliant books! Make sure to have a read along with your little ones before we announce the winners...

📚 https://t.co/oI3HasEFw3

[Knights Of @_KnightsOf]

✨ New Year, New Cover Reveal ✨

We’re so excited to share our first cover reveal of the year, The Night Forest, by @bookhorse & illustrated by Sojung Kim-McCarthy, coming in April 2025!

[Farhana Shaikh 🍉 @farhanashaikh]

I'm working on something in light of the good literary agency's demise. Writers of colour hold on to hope and keep writing your stories. The world needs them more than ever!

[Megaphone Write @MegaphoneWrite]

@farhanashaikh Realistically, I cannot see how it can be stopped. Writers who aim for self-publishing and success through speed & volume will surely be using ChatGPT extensively already. I have seen examples of mainstream publishers using AI for covers. At the moment it's the wild west.

[🤴🏾 Kingsley Pearson 🍐 @kl_pearson]

Gutted to see this about @thegoodagencyuk in @thebookseller. The Agency did such important work, which is very much still needed. And I know how tough redundancy is. Not sure what I can do, but do DM if you want to talk.

#BookTwitter #PublishingIndustry

https://t.co/QC7yW9uIz5

[Megaphone Write @MegaphoneWrite]

@farhanashaikh I'm stunned. Can't understand why the bid failed either. 6 years is no length of time to give an innovative business a chance, IMO.

[Megaphone Write @MegaphoneWrite]

Shocked. My heart goes out to everyone who will lose out from this - agents, writers, or others. I’m especially devastated for the under-represented writers who have recently signed with the agency. 6 years of ££ support for an innovative arts business is short-term thinking.

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

The Good Literary Agency (@thegoodagencyuk) will close at the end of March with all staff, including agents, being made redundant 👇 https://t.co/dTGbr8Rl9P

[Megaphone Write @MegaphoneWrite]

@thebookseller @thegoodagencyuk This is dreadful. I'm shocked. Where is the long-term support for arts businesses? Don't get it at all.

[STORYMIX @storymixstudio]

I am so sorry to read this but what amazing things you achieved. We will miss you. I hope this industry takes to heart what Nikesh said: While we’re closing, and I’m devastated that we have to do this, we turn to the industry and ask you: what are you going to do now we’re not here to pick up your slack? What are you going to do differently? What are you willing to give up? What are you willing to change? We’ve already seen the rolling back of diversity initiatives throughout this industry and other creative industries, and that alarms me. I want us all to do better. We can do better."