Author Masterclasses
Our award-winning masterclasses include in-depth conversations with children’s authors about their books. Each masterclass includes 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.
- Try “Poetry”
- Try “Classroom”
- Try “Age 7”
Filter through our author masterclasses
Jasbinder Bilan
Join Jasbinder Bilan for masterclasses on ‘India, Incredible India’ and ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’
Suitable for Ages 7-11, 11+
Sophy Henn
Learn about comic strips, ‘super’ vs ‘normal’ characters, and how to write a book series with Sophy Henn
Suitable for Ages 7-11
SF Said
SF Said talks about the importance of editing, how to keep the reader gripped, his many drafts and more
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Aisling Fowler
Aisling Fowler talks about flashbacks, monsters, how a video game inspired the story of ‘Fireborn’, and more
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Katie and Kevin Tsang
Learn about collaboration, editing, funny scenes and more with Katie & Kevin Tsang
Suitable for Ages 5-7, 7-11
Mel Taylor-Bessent
Mel talks about how to make writing fun, how to inject humour into stories, and how to spread festive cheer all year
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Phil Earle
Join Phil Earle as he talks about his award-winning WWII novels ‘When The Sky Falls’ and ‘While The Storm Rages’
Suitable for Ages 7-11, 11+
Jo Clarke
Jo talks about mystery stories, her job as a school librarian and how she transports readers to new settings
Suitable for Ages 7-11
