children writing at an AIM High writing day

Able Writers and AIM High

Bespoke writing days for able and enthusiastic young writers, including the AIM High programme with Authors Abroad

An unforgettable day for able writers

For over ten years, I have been running AIM High creative writing days up and down the country. The aim is to build on what pupils have learned in their English lessons, stretch them with more advanced techniques and inspire them to take up writing as a hobby.

An AIM High writing day brings together able writers from four or five neighbouring schools. Sustained periods of writing are interspersed with practical tuition on characterisation, description, dialogue, plotting and Show Don’t Tell. At the end of the day, each child leaves with a story they can be proud of, along with useful writing tips that will serve them throughout their schooling.

You can read full programme content of my AIM High writing days on the Authors Abroad website:

Key Stage 1: Monster Under the Bed

Key Stage 2: Iceberg Ahead!

A.I.M. High Writing Day

Achieve ◆ Inspire ◆ Master

AIM High writing students with tutor Stephen Davies

Testimonials

  • We couldn’t recommend Stephen enough. His knowledge of Titanic was extraordinary and the children were engrossed with the stories and knowledge he could share. The children were very excited to write their stories and use the advice given from Stephen – their stories were out of this world!
    Year 6 teacher
    Swanscombe

  • A really engaging day that left our Year 6 pupils excited to write. Steve created a great atmosphere for learning, celebrating everyone’s ideas and pushing them to think more deeply. The stories produced as a result were excellent and really showed that they’d taken his advice on board.
    Year 6 teacher
    Bournemouth

  • “Fantastic, amazing and inspiring are some of the words used by our children to describe the day, with many commenting that they are now considering becoming an author in the future.”
    Year 5 teacher
    Walsall

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the day begin and end?

We start at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 2.30 p.m. to allow time for travel to and from your school.

Is the programme endorsed by any educational organisations?

The AIM High programme is endorsed by NACE, the National Association for Able Children in Education. NACE member schools get a discount of 15% on all AIM High bookings.

Can AIM High attendees buy your books in person and get them signed?

There is no hard sell but I do allow time for selling and signing books towards the end of the day. Details of books and prices are provided as part of the booking process.

Who are Authors Abroad?

Authors Abroad organise author visits for schools in the UK and overseas. They work with 150 host schools in the AIM High programme and more than 5,000 guest schools.

Do the children need to be accompanied?

A member of staff with enhanced DBS clearance from each guest school is required to accompany and supervise their children (can be teaching staff, TA, school governors or school support staff).

What should we bring to our AIM High writing day?

A pen and a packed lunch!

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