‘The biggest difference taking part has made is to my confidence… I can show up authentically and confidently and be here to write, and that’s made a wider impact on how I show up in the outside world. It has had a big impact on my sense of self.’

‘The Quay Voices anthology was the first time I have been published, and to have an in-person ceremony with Michael Morpurgo was amazing – and surreal! Winning the competition has boosted my confidence and shown me that there is a space for me as a writer.’