Our online festival is back for 2025, and it's bigger than ever before! Make sure to use the code EARLY2025 on any ticket-type before the end of November to redeem a 15% discount.
The Children’s Writers & Illustrators Festival 2025 is a series of real-time masterclasses, panel discussions and exclusive recordings broadcasted over a single weekend, and all dedicated to arguably the most dynamic and exciting area of the publishing landscape. The festival is designed to provide attendees with a blend of tips on the creative process, practical insight into the current children's publishing marketplace, and information that helps demystify the publishing journey.
Boasting a stellar cast of writers, illustrators and industry professionals, scroll down to see how our line-up looks so far, and click on the range of ticket-types we have available for speaker times and more details about the festival raffle and access to our live panel with two UK literary agents.
We hope you're excited as we are, and we can't wait to see you online in March 2025!
Speakers confirmed for 2025
Our festival line-up for 2025, with further speakers to be confirmed soon!
Ticketing Information
Weekend Pass+ £125: Access to all 10 hours of festival content (3 live masterclasses, 6 pre-recorded videos, 2 discussions with industry professionals on routes to publication, 1 literary agent panel) plus a bespoke editorial report on the opening of a story (plus full synopsis) by Middle Grade author Clare Povey. Limited to just 25 tickets. x3 raffle entries
Weekend Pass £90: 10 hours of content made up of 3 live masterclasses, 6 pre-recorded videos, 2 discussions with industry professionals on routes to publication, 1 literary agent panel. x2 raffle entries
Masterclass+ £75: 7 hours of content made up of your choice of our live masterclass sessions, access to all 6 pre-recorded videos and attend our literary agent panel. x1 raffle entry.
Festival Player £50: 4.5 hours of content. Watch all 6 pre-recorded sessions, and access our live agent panel. Single raffle entry.
Single Masterclass £40: 3 hours of content. Book one of our real-time masterclass sessions (choose from Laura Mucha, Sara Grant or Alex Wheatle) and then come along to our live literary agent panel. Single raffle entry
A reminder that payment instalment plans are available for all W&A events, writing courses and editing services. Simply contact W&A Admin on events@writersandartists.co.uk so that we can find a payment schedule that works for you. Writers & Artists has also made one Weekend Pass+ ticket available as part of our accessibility scheme. Please visit our bursaries page for further information about how to apply.
Testimonials from 2023 and 2024 Festivalgoers
"Treated me like a professional, motivated artist"
"Inspiring, informative, inclusive & confidence building."
"Excellent speakers, a well thought out and balanced programme, very inspiring and enjoyable."
"Made a few little idea's into a realistic possibility of being published one day; something between a big hug & a kick up the proverbial bum."
"Practical tips, inspiring and well organised."
"Something for everyone currently writing for children."
"Inspirational. I felt like I had been immersed in a world of children’s literature and heard the perspectives of many from the industry."
"Such a great sense of community and lots of really interesting workshops and talks"
"Inspiring, uplifting and made me want get back to my desk and write :-)"
"Really feels like it has been totally designed with writers in mind."
"Absolutely FANTASTIC! [...] I'm new to the world of writing - and I wasn't expecting much as a result - but I have to say that it completely knocked my socks off in every way."
"Every live session left me with loads of notes in my notebook and really inspired."
"A lovely way to enter this world and get some helpful, encouraging advice."
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