I am much in demand as an entertaining and informative speaker, either solo or as part of a panel – or as an experienced MC.

I offer a number of different presentations suitable for large groups:

• World Creation – The Challenges of Writing Fantasy (How I – and other writers – go about creating a convincing Fantasy world).
• This Writing Life – (the general ‘How I Write’ session, with anecdotes about other writers and insights into the writing process).
• Steampunk – Clanks, Cranks and Steamdriven Tanks (What is Steampunk? How do you write it? Why is it so much fun?)
• The Making of The Laws of Magic – (the thinking, preparation and research behind this best-selling six book comedy/fantasy/adventure/romance series, with readings, book trailers, and a look at how to construct multi-volume stories).
• The Literature of Imagination – Fantasy and Science Fiction (a ramble through the history of Fantasy and Science Fiction literature).

I’m happy to respond to any particular areas that the school or festival would like addressed, and I’m happy to discuss these possibilities.

I run highly effective writing workshops for smaller groups, concentrating on the Elements of Storytelling, Efficient Strategies for Improving Writing – Changing it from the Boring to the Brilliant, or even World Creation – How to Write Fantasy, the Professional Way. Workshop participants come away from all of these sessions with dozens of strategies, ideas and inspirations for their own writing.

I also professional development sessions helping teachers who are interested in using the Fantasy genre in the classroom.

If interested, contact me directly, or go to Booked Out, my booking agency.