Talk
I speak about what I’ve learned as an author of eight thrillers for young adults. I cover both the business and creative sides of book publishing. I talk about covers, branding, money, where ideas come from and the essential ingredients for a satisfying thriller.
Workshop
How to Write A Thriller explores the nuts and bolts of thriller writing. Through discussion and exercises, I explain how character, plot, setting, and misdirecting the reader are used to best effect.
The Business of Being an Author delves into the business side of writing. Topics include the pros and cons of self-publishing and traditional publishing, how you can make money as a writer, what it means to be a sole trader, the risks and rewards of being freelance and what an IP project is.
Bespoke workshops – I put together a workshop which covers your requirements (for example, a one and a half workshop on dialogue)
Experience with
all year groups, Y7-Y13,
Eng lang, Eng lit
and Business students,
book clubs, writing groups
and adult writers