Francesca Tyer

Organisations

• Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading

Details

Hello!

My name is Francesca Tyer. I am a Salisbury-based young adult author (The Elemental Prophesy series) and founder of the Untold Stories Academy, a business through which I run creative writing workshops (for children and adults) and offer editing and mentoring support to writers. I also work as a freelance content writer, copyeditor, and English tutor.  

I have been running creative writing workshops in schools since 2018. I am passionate about child-centred learning and love inspiring children and young adults to unlock their imagination and develop their passion for the written word.  

Schools visits

For whole day visits, I usually start with a morning assembly and Q&A, followed by class/year group workshops. I always offer a book signing at the end of the day.

Assemblies

During these interactive assemblies, I introduce children to myself and my books. I explain how and why I became an author and read a short extract, usually from my first novel, The Firestone (the series is suitable for readers aged 7+). Depending on the nature of the following workshops, I also sometimes read a poem.  

Writing Workshops

I run a variety of workshops, from those that focus solely on a specific story writing skill such as setting or characterisation so those that build imaginative skills more broadly. I also run poetry workshops and offer career talks.  

Example Workshop: Bringing Stories to Life

This workshop focuses on the power of imagination and fantasy worlds. Through a series of individual and group activities, I help children to bring their stories to life on the page. Activities often involve the use of props and fantastical images to prompt ideas.

All workshop content is adapted depending on age groups and may be developed collaboratively with the school to fit in with curriculum studies.

Important details

Groups:

• Sessions are available for students aged 7-18
• Year groups or mixed groups are acceptable
• 30 students maximum per workshop, any number for a talk.

Workshop lengths:

• Single session (approx. 50-60 minutes)
• Half day (approx. 2 hours)
• Whole day (approx. 6 hours)

Fees:

• Estimated full day cost: £390
• Estimated half day cost: £195

Certificates:

• Enhanced DBS
• Level 2 Safeguarding
• Professional indemnity/public liability insurance

Testimonials

Portway Junior School

“Francesca came into our school for two days to work with children in Key Stage 2. To kick off the day, she led an assembly [...] which engaged the children really well. In her workshops, Francesca helped the children to expand their imaginations and think outside of the box. They loved the opportunity to hone their creative writing skills."​ Year 6 Teacher

Portway Junior School

"During Francesca's visit, we had a very interesting assembly about her book series. After this, we had the fantastic opportunity to have a writing workshop with her. [...] Francesca gave us all kinds of tips and tricks to uplevel and improve our writing. We very much enjoyed having her come in to teach Year 5 and 6!" James and Dylan, Year 6

Rookwood School

"Francesca came to our school to work with our Y10/11 students and the whole KS2 department; the focus was on creative writing, inspired by her novels. [...] I would recommend Francesca to any school as she was kind, friendly and approachable and the children are keenly reading her books still." Claire Abraham, Primary teacher

Bradon Forest

“Thank you so much for visiting us to run your workshops last week - I thought they were brilliantly planned and the prompts and props you brought with you were particularly engaging, and allowed students to approach their writing in new and interesting ways. One of our Year 9 students went straight to her English teacher after her session to say how much she had enjoyed it! We would be very keen to book to have you back again.” D. S., Librarian

Ryde School

"We were lucky enough to have Francesca give up her time to appear in an assembly during our online teaching. Francesca read the opening chapter of The Firestone and had the children totally captivated. Thank you Francesca from everyone at Ryde." Ed Marsen, Head of Prep​

Beaudesert Park School

"Francesca ran two very successful workshops with our Year 6 children. They loved hearing her read from The Firestone and enjoyed planning and writing their own stories, inspired by Francesca's work. Several children bought her book and have loved reading it. Thank you!" Rachael Austen, Head of English

​The King's School Gloucester

"It was great to have someone young and successful to talk to the students - Francesca really connected well with them. The students were clearly inspired by what Francesca said to them and many of them have bought her book!" L. Forrest, Head of English

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