Yvonne Coppard

Children's author, Author of books for adults, Scriptwriter

Available for:
Interview
Talk
Workshop
After dinner speaking
Commission


Website: http://www.yvonnecoppard.co.uk

Contact: yvonnecoppardaol.com
or
telephone 01223 276957

Audiences:
Adults, 8-11 (Key stage 2), 5-11 (Key stages 1 and 2), 11-13 (Key stage 3), 14-16 (Key stage 4), 11-16 (Key stages 3 and 4), 6th Form and college


Details

Every person has a story inside. Long, short, tragic, humorous, and so many more; there is a story waiting to be told. The trick is to find a way to tell it, whether you are academically gifted or barely literate. So my talks and workshops all have the same basic aim: to inspire and enthuse people, whatever their background, to have a go.

As an author of about twenty books so far,  and stories and articles for magazines, I write mostly serious and humorous fiction for children and young teenagers, with some non-fiction.  My workshops can cover any aspect of creative writing, including plot, character, imagery and performance. Workshops and talks are offered for child AND/OR adult audiences (staff, parents, local community). I am happy to work with mixed-age or family audiences.

In addition to being an established author, I have a professional background in child protection and anti-bullying projects; I can offer In-Service Training for all staff who work with children. These can be stand-alone events or linked to a creative writing/ consultation residency involving both children and adults.

As a Writing Fellow with the Royal Literary Fund, I have experience in working with Further Education students to improve writing skills for essays, dissertations etc.  

 I am happy to work with an audience of up to 60 for a talk or 30 for a workshop on a one-day visit.

 

	Bully (isbn:1-904529-36-4) Kerry is a target for bullies at her new school - until she learns a secret View in Amazon
	To Be a Millionaire (isbn:1-842993-42-9) Josh aims to get the girl and a movie role in a new film...simple, huh? View in Amazon
	What's Cooking, Alex? (isbn:0-141-31802-3) Alex is going to be famous; arch-enemy Pearl is going to stop her. View in Amazon
	Alex and the Ice Princess (isbn:0-141-31803-1) Carnival chaos as Alex and her oversized dog go for glory View in Amazon

Organisations:
Society of Authors
Scattered Authors Society
National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE)
Writing Fellow, Royal Literary Fund