A budding author could be one step closer to being the next JK Rowling after a south Bucks publisher called for applications to a new grant to help them achieve their dreams.
In her 14 years as a children's book editor, Princes Risborough mum, Sara O'Connor, has helped more than 100 authors fulfill their book publishing dreams - and now she's looking for the next big children's book writer.
The grant comes from a team of publishing industry leaders, including Ms O'Connor, known as Book Bound.
Ms O'Connor said: "Having worked with both the editor and publisher of all the Harry Potter books, I know it takes a lot of looking and a bit of luck to find the next big thing - but I know it's out there.
"It would be wonderful if the inaugural Book Bound grant recipient was from Buckinghamshire."
More information about the grant can be found at www.bookboundretreat.com.
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