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If you want to tell your pupils about coal mining, wouldn't the best thing be to find a miner to talk to them? So if you want to enthuse them about reading and writing, why not invite a writer?
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For more information about all of these, click here. I taught English for many years, and have recently been working with students at Exeter University on their essay writing skills. I've also worked with young offenders, an experience which fed very directly into the writing of The Willow Man.
How much does it cost? I normally charge the Society of Authors' recommended rate, which is £300 a day, £200 for half a day, or £100 a session. At the moment, though, to mark the forthcoming publication of my new book, Emily's Surprising Voyage. I'm offering a reduction - 15% off if you book before the end of July. or 10% if you book before the end of September. This applies to all visits, but not to travel costs. I'm happy to travel, but in that case must of course charge for petrol or train fares, and possibly, depending how far away you are, for a hotel. (Unless I have a handily placed friend or relative.) I live in Somerset, not far from Bristol.
Is a visit useful?Is it FUN? See below for feedback... Feedback From teachers… 'The feedback from the day (children and adults) was brilliant. Warrior King is already doing the rounds in the classroom and proving to be very popular!' Peter Hoyland, 'Many thanks for your very informative presentation with the children yesterday. The kids really enjoyed it - I had a lot of positive feedback from the kids at lunch time.' Chris Perret, '… I would like to say a massive thank you for coming into Norton Hill. The kids really did get so much from hearing you speak. It made them realise that published authors are actually real people!! …I've rarely seen that Year 8 class quite so fascinated and engaged!' Juliet Reid, From children… 'I think that her visit has inspired many people to start writing now in our class!' H. 'It was really awesome for Sue Purkiss to visit Broadlands, she explained and showed why and how she writes her books.' L. 'I thought it was fantastic to have an author in school. All of her ideas of how to write a book have given me inspiration to write one myself now.' Anon 'I think her visit helped when she showed us her draft of The Willow Man as I didn't realise authors had to draft too!' M. 'I liked listening to you and you have inspired me. I have written a poem and Miss Reid read it and she liked it. So maybe one day I'll be a poet. Once again thank you so much and it was nice meeting you.' A. 'Thanks for coming in, I think you described the structure of the book very well even I get it now!!!' R. 'I thought The Willow Man was a really good book and the part I liked best was when Ash ran away because that's when the tension starts building.' J
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