About Authorfy

What is Authorfy?

Authorfy is an award-winning online platform that improves literacy rates, supports teachers, and boosts reading and writing for pleasure through exciting author videos and creative downloadable resources. Whether you’re a passionate reader, writer, storyteller, teacher, librarian, home-educator, parent, student or publishing professional, if you enjoy stories, you’ve come to the right place!

How much does it cost to join Authorfy?

Authorfy is free for the National Year of Reading 2026! Every video, every resource, every book extract… access the entire site for free anywhere in the world.

What can I find on Authorfy?

We are most well-known for our ‘Author Masterclasses’, which are in depth conversations with authors about their books. They each include 10-12 videos, a writing challenge, an excerpt reading, a downloadable extract and a scheme of work. These videos can be watched in any order and are perfect for developing deeper understanding of texts, learning about different writing processes, and exploring authorial choices. We also provide ‘Book of the Month’ videos and display resources, plus hundreds of creative challenges set by authors and illustrators, downloadable classroom resources, book extracts, activity packs, and more. All videos and resources are in English.

Who created Authorfy and why?

Authorfy Director and bestselling children’s author, Mel Taylor-Bessent, started her career running award-winning creative writing workshops for children. As well as teaching thousands of children aged 6–13, Mel also organised more than 200 author events for the schools she worked in and immediately saw the buzz they created and the positive influence they had on students’ approach to reading and writing. The educational value and long-lasting impact these author interactions had was undeniable, and it made Mel wonder how she could replicate this to inspire and educate even more children. The idea was simple . . . why invite one author into one school, when Mel could film hundreds of authors talking about their ideas and inspirations, and put the footage online for anyone in the world to access? Mel now works with the leading children’s publishers to provide videos and resources that improve literacy skills, support teachers, and help inspire the next generation of storytellers.

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