Author Visits

Alex Abbott is [Un]Dead

Author talks, workshops and events

Available for in-person or online events at schools, libraries, bookshops and festivals. As an experienced TA, Louise loves working with kids in Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) and is passionate about creating interactive and engaging events that get kids excited about storytelling.

Author talk - approx 45 minutes (flexible to fit your assembly timings/event needs)

  • My journey to becoming an author
  • Finding inspiration in our everyday lives
  • Using drama techniques to embody a character
  • The power of storytelling in the world around us
  • Embracing your creativity

Lower KS2 creative writing workshop - approx 1 hour

  • Storytelling - wants and needs shaping a story
  • Alex Abbott - fears and desires
  • 3 months, 2 weeks and 1 day without food - what would you eat first?
  • My first meal - descriptive writing
  • The persuasive power of words - emotive language

Upper KS2 creative writing workshop - approx 1 hour

  • Who is telling the story?  - Why character matters
  • Alex Abbott -  fears and desires - making your reader care
  • Creating compelling characters - descriptive writing
  • Finding your voice as a story teller - choosing how to tell your story
  • Technique and why it’s important
  • Writing a character-led story your way

Bespoke presentations and workshops available on request to suit your event.

Readings and book signings

Alex Abbott is [Un]Dead

Author talks, workshops and events

Available for in-person or online events at schools, libraries, bookshops and festivals. As an experienced TA, Louise loves working with kids in Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) and is passionate about creating interactive and engaging events that get kids excited about storytelling.

Author talk - approx 45 minutes (flexible to fit your assembly timings/event needs)

  • My journey to becoming an author
  • Finding inspiration in our everyday lives
  • Using drama techniques to embody a character
  • The power of storytelling in the world around us
  • Embracing your creativity

Lower KS2 creative writing workshop - approx 1 hour

  • Storytelling - wants and needs shaping a story
  • Alex Abbott - fears and desires
  • 3 months, 2 weeks and 1 day without food - what would you eat first?
  • My first meal - descriptive writing
  • The persuasive power of words - emotive language

Upper KS2 creative writing workshop - approx 1 hour

  • Who is telling the story?  - Why character matters
  • Alex Abbott -  fears and desires - making your reader care
  • Creating compelling characters - descriptive writing
  • Finding your voice as a story teller - choosing how to tell your story
  • Technique and why it’s important
  • Writing a character-led story your way

Bespoke presentations and workshops available on request to suit your event.

Readings and book signings

What the Children Say

A thank you note from a child
A thank you note from a child
A thank you note from a child
A thank you note from a child

What Teachers Say

Dear Louise, Just a little note to thank you for such a fun and inspiring visit yesterday. The children were totally enthused throughout the assembly and the workshops and have produced vibrant and imaginative pieces of writing in response, of which they are very proud. Your ideas and advice engaged even our most reluctant writers and we all cannot wait to read your book. We are so grateful for such an interesting and meaningful writing opportunity for our children and would absolutely recommend your visit to other schools. With thanks and best wishes,

— Hannah Emery - St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Marple Bridge

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