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Léonie Gregson, Writing Bursary Competition Winner

Writer of the Week February 27, 2024

Introducing Léonie Gregson: Q&A With Our Writing Bursary Competition Winner

Writing Bursary Competition Winners

Submissions February 27, 2024

Writing Bursary Competition Winners Announced!

Sally Lindsay back our "me time" reading campaign

Books February 21, 2024

It’s Official: Reading Is Good For Your Health

Sally Lindsay, head judge of "The People's Friend" New Writer's competition

Submissions February 21, 2024

Sally Lindsay is our Writing Bursary Competition Head Judge!

Book laid on its spine with pages folded into each other to make a heart shape

Books February 12, 2024

Top 10 Books To Read For Valentine’s Day

A group of adult friends talking about books

Submissions January 27, 2024

Join in National Storytelling Week

Hands typing on a laptop Pic: Shutterstock

Submissions January 5, 2024

Terms And Conditions For Bursary Competition

Lit candles for an 155th celebration.

Submissions January 4, 2024

Fiction Ed’s Blog: Our Anniversary Issue

Mike Weston

Craft October 23, 2023

Meet The Illustrator: Mike Weston