Free Online Q&A with Eleanor Collins Editorial Director at Floris Books

The Kelpies Prize is now open for submission! Join us for an exclusive Q&A with Eleanor Collins, Editorial Director at Floris Books, as she shares her insights on what it’s really like to judge the Kelpies Prize. Discover the essential dos and don’ts that will help your manuscript stand out from the crowd. Eleanor Collins is Editorial Director at Floris Books, Scotland's most significant publisher of books for children. She has been an editor at Floris since 2012. The Kelpies Prize for Writing is an annual award for new children's writing in Scotland. The winner receives £500, 9 months mentoring from the Floris Books editorial team, and consideration for publication by Floris Books. Get your entry ready for the next closing date: end of February, 2026! Open exclusively to writers living in Scotland.