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Brush up Your Manuscript – Key Story Craft Tools for Your Next Steps – 16th May 2026

Price range: £119.00 through £149.00 inc VAT

BRUSH UP YOUR MANUSCRIPT – essential story craft and editing skills for today’s children’s and young adult novel writers.
  • Turned down by an agent or publisher?
  • Not sure how to get your manuscript ready for our highly selective WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS course?
  • Worried that you don’t know how to write for children, teenagers or young adults in today’s market?

You are not alone!

Imogen Cooper, ex-Chicken House Editorial Director, whose academy has helped well over 160 writers gain agents and publishers, takes you through several common pitfalls and helps you answer these important questions:

  • How do I make my story idea exciting enough?
  • How can I ensure that my reader connects with my main character?
  • Why is crafting a good pitch so essential to the editing process?
  • And how do I create a fast-moving, heartfelt plot for today’s young readers?

Join her for a day of fun activities on zoom that will stretch and focus your writing skills!

The day is run live by Imogen Cooper, Founder and Editorial Director of the Golden Egg Academy.

Cost – £119.00 for Golden Egg Club Members – Non member price £149.00

You can see more details about what the Club has to offer and sign up to the Club by following this link.

Date – Saturday 16th May 2026.

Timings – 10.00 – 16.00

Where – zoom

There will be time for lunch and a tea break

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