Author Visits

I am an experienced teacher and public speaker.

I offer a variety of ‘Presentations and Workshops’ which include a range of supporting activities.

I am available for Book Readings and Launches, Kindergarten, School and Library Visits plus Speaking Engagements.

(Download Katrina’s information flyer or the school incursion leaflet)

Author Visits (Kindergarten – Year 6)

During a ‘Presentation’, I share with students the ‘Journey of a Book’.

I explain how a concept eventually becomes a book.

Topics covered include:

• Self-Publishing
• The Writing Process
• Illustrators, Editors and Graphic Designers
• ISBN’s, Library Barcodes, CIP’s
• The Printing Process
• Promoting, Marketing, Sales
• My career as an ‘Author’

I also share published works and works in progress.

Writing Workshops

During a ‘Writing Workshop’, I introduce students to my ‘Recipe for Writing’.

I cover all aspects of the ‘Writing Process’ including:

• Planning – Orientation, Complication, Resolution
• Draft
• Shape/Edit
• Present/Publish/Share

I discuss writing tips, inspiration, characters, word length, target audience, setting, theme, front cover, blurb, text and illustrations and so on.

I also share original drafts, brainstorming notes and story boards/mock books for published works and works in progress.

Bookings

Bookings can be made on the form below.

Costs

• $ 650 Whole School Day
• $ 400 Half School Day
• $ 300 per School Session
• $ 200 per Virtual Session

‘Presentation’ – 1 to 3 Classes

‘Writing Workshop’ – 1 Class

Suggested Timetable for ‘Whole School Day Visit’: