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Author Talks and Other Gigs
Once you are published, you are likely to start getting invitations to speak. What's the best way to handle these opportunities?
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Sandy Fussell's School Handout Tips
Sandy Fussell
Sandy Fussell, author of the CBCA-shortlisted POLAR BOY and the popular Samurai Kids series, is well-organised when it comes to author talks, promotion and school visits. Here are two ideas from Sandy that might help you plan what to take to schools and/or literary luncheons: an Introduction Envelope and a Classroom Booklet. . . . keep reading
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So You Want to be a Storyteller?
Helen Evans interviewed by Marg McAlister
Some storytellers find pleasure in following the oral tradition. A short time ago, Helen Evans - an accomplished storyteller - wrote an article for Writing4Success about what she does. Now, for the benefit of those who are interested in following in Helen's footsteps, we have an interesting Q&A to find out more about how Helen prepares and delivers her storytelling sessions. . . . keep reading
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School Visits - Be Ready With a Surprise!
Authors who regularly make school visits and conduct workshops know that school audiences can vary wildly. Most groups warm up as the session progresses, but it's wise to prepare as thoroughly as you can - and this means having one or two surprises up your sleeve. (Or in your back pocket, in Tracey Hawkins' case!) . . . keep reading
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Tips on Promoting Your Books, Services and Author Talks
Hazel Edwards
When discussing her writing lifestyle and promotional activities with Hazel Edwards, I put this question to her: "Your article about authors' personal websites shows clearly the uses to which you put your website - and why other authors find a website useful. You finish by saying "Invest in an up-to-date shopfront window on your mind!" What other means do you use to publicise your books/services/talks/other initiatives?" Read her answer here... . . . keep reading
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School Visit Activity: Write an Opening Hook
Marg McAlister
Writing an opening hook is a fun activity that kids like to participate in. It is suitable for children from Year 2 to High School, but you will get better results from children of, say, nine and over. You can use this activity in a workshop with small numbers of children (which gives you more time for individual feedback) or you can run it as a quick activity to involve children at an author talk. . . . keep reading
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Helen Evans
STORYTELLER
Helen Evans
As writers we are sometimes asked to step outside our comfort zones. For example, book week is approaching and because you are an author, you might be asked to visit a pre-school or a playgroup. . . . keep reading
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Using PowerPoint for School Visits
Marg McAlister
Most schools these days have pretty good audio-visual equipment, and increasing numbers of authors are finding that a PowerPoint presentation makes their job so much easier. . . . keep reading
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Ann Harth
