We are a team of experienced children’s publishing and creative writing professionals providing inspiration, industry-led direction and networking opportunities to talented writers for children.

Led by Imogen Cooper, formerly Editorial Director for The Chicken House, Golden Egg provides talks, workshops, and one2one editorial support. We cater for writers who wish to submit their work to agents and publishers. Golden Egg works closely with Barry Cunningham at The Chicken House, Kate Shaw at The Shaw Agency, Klaus Flugge at Andersen Press, Tessa David at Peters, Fraser + Dunlop and has strong links with other publishing houses and literary agents.

Meet our team

Imogen

Imogen Cooper

Founder & Managing Director
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Charlotte Maslen

Director of Writing for Children and Young Adults & Marketing Director
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Susan Piper

Golden Egg Editor, Course Leader & Pedagogical Advisor
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Philippa Francis

Golden Egg Editor
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Laura Taylor

Administration and Marketing Assistant
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Hayley Fairhead

Senior Golden Egg Editor
Jane

Jane Harris

Industry Specialist & Mentor
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Adamma Okonkwo

Senior Golden Egg Editor, Course Leader & Submissions Coordinator
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Hannah Featherstone

Industry Specialist & Mentor
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Nicki Marshall

Senior Mentee Support Editor