Holly is available for talks and workshops across the UK

Holly talks at a schools event for An Tobar and Mull Theatre. Image copyright Alex Beckett Photography.

I offer a range of talks and workshops, using my experience as an author and as a writer and script editor for film and TV.

  • All events can be offered in-person or online.

  • Suitable for Years 8-13.

  • With each booking, I will send you a ‘goody bag’ of book-related items to use in giveaways or student competitions.

“Holly produced a very inspiring talk for our schools, exploring her background as a reader and her wide-ranging, fascinating experience as a writer. Her talk was not only of the highest quality, but also interesting, perfectly-pitched and therefore engaging for students and teaching staff alike. Holly's passion and enthusiasm is so clear and is incredibly infectious. I hope many young people have the opportunity to benefit from her experience and enthusiasm.”

— Shorny Malcolmson, Project Manager of PiXL Reading at The PiXL Club

  • Talk: From Screen to Page

    In this informal talk and Q&A, I will discuss my route to publication, what it’s like being an author, and my previous career as a script editor in film and TV for companies such as Aardman Animations and Working Title Films.

    • Lasts up to 1 hour (flexible)

    • Q&A

    • Adaptable for years 8-13

    • Ideal for reluctant readers

  • Workshop: Scriptwriting Secrets

    In this interactive and hands-on workshop, students will learn how to use film and TV storytelling techniques to bring visual flair and pace to their creative writing.

    Involves plenty of geeking out to YouTube clips, discussing what makes students’ favourite films and shows work, and learning how these techniques can be transferred to the students’ own creative writing.

    • 1-2 hours (flexible)

    • Up to 30 students

    • Ideal for years 9-13 - content will be adapted to suit

  • Workshop: Modern Myths

    A fun workshop to get students giving the myths and legends of their childhood a fresh, modern spin that is uniquely theirs.

    Great for building students’ creative confidence, and helping them to look and think about their own life experiences through new perspectives.

    • 1-2 hours (flexible)

    • Up to 30 students

    • Ideal for Years 8-10 - content will be adapted to suit

    • Includes a reading and Q&A

Fees

Talks - £100 per hour

Workshops - £125 per hour

5 hours mix of workshops/ talks - £450

20% discount for online events.

Travel within 20 miles of Cambridge, UK included.

For other locations, travel expenses can be agreed in advance.

Contact me to discuss availability and to book: