School Visits

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

* Each child will receive a bookmark

* All confirmed bookings receive a complimentary storybook

* 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