Young writers' competition opens

Don't forget the Wicked Young Writer Awards is still open, inviting those aged 5-25 years to test out their writing skills. Entries can be up to 700 words and include fiction, non-fiction, scripts and poetry. The closing date is 12th March 2018.

www.WickedYoungWriterAwards.com

Cressida Cowell headlines ReadingZone Festival

Cressida Cowell, bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon books, will join the 2018 ReadingZone Festival with a public event on Saturday 3rd February at Dorking Halls in Surrey, to talk about her new series The Wizards of Once.

www.dorkinghalls.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=33559&eventid=31175

Rock War giveaway!

We're featuring bestselling author Robert Muchamore as our Author of the Month - and just to make it even more exciting, we'll be giving away the whole Rock War set to a lucky member!

www.turn2page1.com/index.php?page=competition&compid=0

Plot revealed for Pullman's Book of Dust

One of the most talked-about books of 2017, Philip Pullman's The Book of Dust, is published today and after eight months of secrecy, the embargo is now lifted on the novel's plot.

Minecraft Guides to give away!

We have five sets of the latest Minecraft Guides (Egmont) to give away. The books have insider information and tips from experts at Mojang games studio - the original creators of Minecraft.

BBC marks 20 years of Harry Potter

Drawing on a new exhibition being staged by the British Library from October, the BBC will be airing a one-hour documentary on Harry Potter: A History of Magic although the date has not been confirmed.

Mortal Engines film on target for 2018 release

Filming in New Zealand for the Mortal Engines film - based on Philip Reeves's book - has ended and the film is on schedule for its release at the end of next year - 14th December 2014, to be precise.

YALC highlights & schedule announced!

Writing and illustration workshops, the art of narration and unconventional romance will be among the subjects covered at YALC 2017 alongside a host of author appearances including Patrick Ness, Patrice Lawrence, Sophie McKenzie and Non Pratt.

www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/index.php/yalc