Teaching/Author Visits

I have been a classroom teacher and teacher-librarian at the elementary school level since 1994. I love sharing my books and talking about the writing process with students from K-8.

Author Visits

Some of the topics I can address during author visits include:

* where to find writing ideas
* revision
* the publishing process

If you bring me to your school for a full day, I will include a FREE 45-minute after school workshop for your staff. Writing for Teachers: Experience the writing process yourself so you can share more comfortably with your students.

Writing Workshops

I am also available to teach writing workshops to community groups, at writer’s festivals, or to critique groups. Past workshops I have offered include:

* Critique Groups: How to begin, maintain, and get the most from a critique group.
* Writing for Children: Learn what makes a good children’s book, special hints about the publishing process in the children’s lit world and how to take your writing to the next level and get it noticed by publishers.
* Improve Your Writing: Ten useful ideas you can use to make your manuscript shine.

My Clients and Hosts Have Included:

* Whistler Readers and Writers Festival
* Whistler Public Library
* Canada House, Olympic Winter Games, 2010
* Signal Hill Elementary School, Pemberton, BC
* Brackendale Elementary School, Squamish, BC

To inquire about an author visit or writing workshop, contact Sara at 604 938 4230.