I am networks co-ordinator for the SCBWI. I run children's writing critique groups in Crowle and Lincoln and York. I organise events with publishing industry professionals - authors, editors and agents and work with the Lincoln Book Festival every year to this end.

Please see the SCBWI website for details of al the unmissable events!

Notes from the Slushpile team blog!

Notes from the Slushpile

Ten Tips for Dealing With Deadlines (Fri, 06 Apr 2018)

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In praise of rights teams (Fri, 30 Mar 2018)

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SCBWI Conference in Winchester

Happy 10th Birthday, British SCBWI! from Candy Gourlay on Vimeo.

Hello Visitor!

"Grandad's Bench is a heart-warming tale which never steps over the line dividing love from sentimentality. It will appeal to young children who know about the special bond that often exists between the young and the old." Carousel

"This attractive book is the warming story of a lonely child, new to a cold rainy climate, who loses the precious toy elephant that is his confidant... a ‘must’ for our schools and homes."
- Children's Books Ireland - Siddharth and Rinki

Launching December 5th at the Festival of the Christmas Trees in Scunthorpe