Upcoming Events
NSW
Fri Oct 23 6 pm
Author Night | Umina Beach
Conversation about Web of Spies & Dark Desert Road for Book Nook
NSW
Tues Oct 27, 6pm - 7pm
Anna Downes "Dark Days Hotel” book launch | Umina
Conversation with Anna, Candice Fox & Ali Lowe @ The Art House
NSW
Wed Nov 4, 5.30pm - 7pm
Singleton Public Library | Singleton
NSW
Web, Nov 18 5.30pm - 730pm
Concord Library
NSW
Sat Nov 21
BAD Sydney Festival | State Library
Events at 12pm and 330pm
NSW
Fri Nov 27 6 pm
Write Out West | Penrith
Crime Stories conversation with Ashley Kalagian-Blunt, Natalie Conyer & Hayley Scrivenor
Tim Ayliffe is available for School Bookings
Inspiring students to read, write and imagine
Why invite me?
A few quick highlights:
I’m an experienced presenter
Bestselling and award-winning author for adults and younger readers
Engaging, interactive sessions
Tailored to your school
Available Australia-wide (or internationally via Zoom)
Location
Sydney, Australia
Types of presentations
School talks
Writing workshops
Zoom/virtual presentations
Teacher/Librarian Conferences
Writers festivals
Keynotes
Available for:
Primary
Secondary
Community groups
Age groups / Year levels:
Years 5-6
Years 7-12
Sessions can be tailored for different year levels
Topics covered:
Where stories come from
Why good writing is simple writing
How and where to start a story
The power of storytelling
The importance of ‘show, don’t tell’
The key ingredients of a novel: character, plot and setting
Finding truth in fiction
How to write dialogue
How to structure a story
And the importance of reading!
What to expect
Interactive presentations
Q&A sessions
Behind-the-scenes insights into writing and publishing
Creative writing activities
Book signing opportunities
School Events Frequently Asked Questions
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I try to be as flexible as possible. But months is always better than weeks.
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I tailor my talks and workshops for the age groups. It’s also possible to spend more time on areas where teachers would like to see improvement. For example, how to write dialogue and give readers a sense of place.
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There is no limit for an assembly talk or an ‘in conversation’ event. Workshops tend to be more effective with class-sized groups, or potentially a few classes together in an auditorium space.
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Yes. Travel costs would be charged as pre-approved expenses.
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Yes.
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Yes. Most often, a bookshop would attend. If a bookshop was not possible, my publisher would arrange books to be sold through your school.
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Yes! I love to stick around and chat to teachers and students.