The Festival is on the Way!

ABOUT W&A’s CHILDREN’S WRITERS & ILLUSTRTORS FESTIVAL 2026 >>>
 
Are you writing and/or illustrating for children? Join Writers & Artists online for a weekend of live masterclasses, panel discussions, and exclusive pre-recorded video resources with authors, illustrators, and industry professionals.
 
Now in its fourth year, W&A’s Children’s Writers & Illustrators Festival takes place across 21st and 22nd March 2026 and boasts a stellar line-up of authors, illustrators and industry professionals ready to offer practical guidance, candid discussion, and invaluable insight into the creative and publishing processes.
 
Speakers include Dean Atta, A.F. Harrold, Jennifer Killick, Manjeet Mann, Ashley Thorpe, plus many more, while ALL ticketholders are also invited to attend ‘The Power of the Pitch’, a 90-minute panel discussion between a literary agent, commissioning editor and bookseller.
 
This is designed to be an accessible, informative and fun weekend that celebrates writing and illustrating for children and young people. Attendees can expect interactive sessions that cover aspects of the creative process, provide tips on how to write and illustrate for different target ages, and plenty of insight into the publishing process. Lots of time has also been built into the line-up for attendee participation in the form of writing exercises, discussion, and the chance to ask questions.
 
A range of ticket-types are available, and the full programme can be found on the Weekend Pass page: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/childrens-writers-illustrators-festival-2026-weekend-pass