Author Visits and Creative Writing Workshops
I’m Stephen Davies, a children’s author who visits primary and secondary schools to deliver interactive author talks, creative writing workshops and writing days. Over the past ten years, I’ve done more than 300 school author visits, working with pupils in EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3. My sessions aim to ignite a passion for reading and unlock your children’s potential as writers.
I visit schools across London, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire, and I’m happy to travel further afield. I also offer virtual author visits for schools that would prefer an online session.
Why organise school author visits?
Recent research by the National Literacy Trust found that author visits have positive effects on pupils’ literacy, motivation and creative confidence, with particularly strong improvements among pupils eligible for Free School Meals. Read the National Literacy Trust research →
Choose a category below for a full and frank rundown of what you’re getting for your money when you book me to visit your school. You can also read testimonials from teachers who have hosted me over the last few years.
Key Stage 1 Author Visits
Tried and tested storytelling and creative writing workshops for Years 1 and 2
Key Stage 2 Author Visits
Talks and creative writing workshops for Years 3 to 6, based on Ancient Egypt or the sinking of Titanic
Key Stage 3 Author Visits
Talks and creative writing workshops for Years 7 to 9, with a focus on suspense and thriller writing
Able Writers and AIM High
Bespoke writing days for able and enthusiastic young writers, including the AIM High programme with Authors Abroad
International School Visits
Author talks and creative writing workshops across the whole age range of your international school, from primary to sixth form
Virtual Author Visits
Genuinely interactive writing workshops delivered via Zoom, Teams or Google Meet