I really enjoy visiting schools and give a lively presentation, a mixture of discussion, reading and interactive writing games.
* Experienced
at visiting schools
* Nearly 30 Published Books Storybooks, Historical novels, Assembly Books,
Reluctant Readers
* Writing Tutor for many
years - teaches Writing for Children courses to adults * Assesses
manuscripts
* Reviews Children's Books
* Member
of the Society of Authors Scattered Authors' Society Federation of Children's Book Groups
Presentations
For Reception and Year 1: (20mins max)
Interactive
stories
For Yrs 2 - 6 (45 mins - 1 hour)
Talking about Books
When
I started - my first book - how I get ideas and develop them
How
to write a story which everyone will want to read…
Wake up Your Imagination
Oral/written games/workshop to invent a character - use all the
senses - write a first
paragraph... plus others.
OR please ask if you would like something different
Time for Questions
Maximum
5 sessions per day (2 x Rec/Y1 sessions count as one) 2
classes maximum for each session preferred
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Each child will receive a bookmark
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All confirmed bookings receive a complimentary storybook
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Schools booking a full day visit receive a copy of Everyone Can Write a Story
Fee: £250 per full day or £150 per half day.
Travelling Expenses: @ 40p a mile