"In her recent workshop at the American Library in Paris, Sarah helped to guide many of our young writers (ages 9-12) through the process of story creation. Participants left with clear ideas on where to begin, how to get feedback, how to look critically at their own work and the importance of re-reads. They all seemed incredibly inspired after attending!"

Celeste Rhoads, Children's and Young Adults' Librarian, American Library in Paris

For Young Authors & Authors Young to Writing:

Learn how to...

generate and develop ideas,

turn those ideas into a story,

and revise that story to completion,

in this four-part video tutorial (left) that is sure to

unlock YOUR creative writing powers.

To arrange a facilitated workshop with your writers group, writing conference, or students, or to just to spend time getting to know me better, please feel free to contact me directly to set up a 30-min skype chat.

Choose from among any of the presentation topics listed below. Or, if you have other ideas or specific needs, I’m happy to accommodate. We’ll just jump right in, roll up our sleeves and have some good old-fashioned creative fun!

  • Age Groups:  Older Primary, Secondary, Adult
  • Locations: All
  • Daily Fee: $500 / 450€ / 375£ + travel expenses
  • Hourly Rate: $75 / 60€ / 50£

 

Possible Workshop Topics:

On the Writing Craft

The Hero’s Journey, in Literature as in Life

Elements of a Great Story

Looking for Story Ideas

Developing Characters

Considering Voice & Point of View

Plotting & Story Arc

Establishing Time, Place, Setting, Scene

Showing, not Telling

Using Dialogue Effectively

Revising Techniques

Critiquing Constructively

Adopting a Writing Discipline

Teaching Creative Writing Using Writers' Workshop

 

On the Writing Business

Distinguishing Between Genre: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Blogging, Journalism, Film…

Writing for the Children & Youth:
Picture Books, Storybooks, MG, YA

Creative Nonfiction vs. Historical Fiction:
Applying these to TTT&T

Developing Story Worlds for Gaming and Apps

The Opportunities & Challenges in Creating Digitally

Social Media Marketing for Creative People

 

Possible Presentation Topics:

Publishing in a Digital Era:
eBooks, Enhanced Books & Apps

Publishing for Print vs. Digital: 
How is it the same? How Different?

The Best Apps & eBooks for Teens & Tweens

Developing StoryApps, Soup to Nuts

Interactivity – When Elements Enhance Content, When they Detract

Creating Story Worlds for Gaming and Apps

Social Media Marketing for Creative People

The Importance of Story in Popular Digital Media

The Opportunities & Challenges in Creating Digitally

The Author & Illustrator as Entrepreneur

Current Trends in Digital Publishing

 

 

Possible Author Visit Topics:

For Students

Best Apps & eBooks for Teens & Tweens

Developing StoryApps, Soup to Nuts

The Art & Craft of Developing Enhanced (Interactive) eBooks

Creating Story Worlds for Gaming and Apps

The Hero’s Journey, in Literature as in Life

Elements of Story - The Aristotelian Arc

Compelling Beginnings - Hooking Your Reader

Distinguishing Between Genre: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Blogging, Journalism, Film…

On Being a Woman Entrepreneur

 

For Teachers 

Teaching Creative Writing Using Writers' Workshop

Using Technology to Bring History to Life

Using Technology to Deliver Great English Lessons

Using Picture books to Teach Creative Conflict Resolution

Teaching Conflict Resolution through Great Literary Works

 

On French History & Culture
(in French or English) 

Introducing Beware Mme la Guillotine

Aspects of French History & Culture

French Culture through the French Language