Do you have a bestseller in you? Would you like to help discover tomorrow’s bestselling books, authors and writers? Then join us live every Sunday to take part in POP-UP SUBMISSIONS, the net’s first live and open manuscript submission event! You’ll learn the tricks of the trade – direct from publishing professionals, bestselling authors and of course your host – literary agent Peter Cox.

Featuring Special Guests children's publishing legend Julia Eccleshare and Litopia's own Ali Gardiner!

On today's show:

0:00 Introduction

2:04 Meet Julia Eccleshare

4:50 Little Brown Mouse in a 'Hole' lot of Bother - Young Children's Picture Book by Justine Murphy

14:09 Marvellous Magical Mysteries Of...Tricky Time Travels - Children's Fiction by Gillian Sacha Shriner

24:30 Are trilogies favored by publishers?

25:55 How do YA readers find the next book to read?

26:55 Electronic media vs printed word - which is best?

27:58 Heroes Don't Wear Capes - Contemporary picture book by Sarah Wynne

37:42 How did the entire publishing industry nearly miss Harry Potter?

39:47 Children seem to be reading shorter books today - is this good?

40:44 Is there a market for reimagining literary works for children?

41:43 Harry Low & The Hairy Staircase - MG COMEDY DETECTIVE by Andrew Syers

51:17 Recommended reading ages for children - good idea?

53:20 Are there "classic" children's books today - what makes a "classic"?

55:25 What subject is under-represented in children's books today?

56:58 The Trashland Takeover - Young Children's Picture Book by K.E. Salisbury

Each week we look at five submissions. Then it’s up to you to tell us what you think of each one – and to VOTE! Each month’s winner is fast-tracked straight to a leading publisher for serious publishing consideration. So join us and be part of the most exciting thing to have happened to book publishing since the bookmark...! Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST

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