Roy visits schools, libraries, bookshops and Arts Festivals to read from his books and to share the secrets of…

THE SHED IN YOUR HEAD: For Y2–Y9: Group size: up to 200. 45’-75’

An interactive session about the magic and power of stories, where they come from and how you can make them come alive. Typically, I will visit a school for a whole school day, attending a book selling/signing session after school. Sometimes I may take an informal session with ‘high-flying’ writers. If I am in a Primary School, I may read, for up to 30 minutes with younger (Foundation Year or Y1 children).

"Engaging and inspiring."
Literacy Co-ordinator, Technology College, Essex

"Great fun –and it provided us with a starting point for lots of work!"
English Co-ordinator, Kent

Roy also runs WRITING WORKSHOPS on a variety of themes and WRITING PROJECTS for all ages. These can range in length from a morning to long-term residencies. He has recently worked with:

• Year 5 classes - producing a BOOK
• Year 10 students – creating a STAGE PLAY
• Year 5-6 classes - making a 20’ FILM
• Year 3-6 classes – creating performance POETRY
• Year 5 classes – creating an OPERA LIBRETTO

"I liked finding out about story magic. I had another go at my story and it got really good."
Year 4 pupil, Medway Towns

"Your way of helping us make characters out of buildings and ordinary objects was amazing."
Year 5 pupil, London SE6

"We really enjoyed the day and everyone without exception gained from the experience! Thank you."
Primary School Head, West Sussex.

In the Spring Term 2007, Roy was a Visiting Writer at The National Gallery, London.