Harriet Goodwin - Writing
Harriet
Goodwin
AIM High Writing
Summary
Age range All Ages
Books Yes
DBS Checked Yes
Booking
Contact
+44 (0)1535 656015
aimhigh@caboodlebooks.co.uk
Harriet Goodwin is the author of a number of award-winning books for children aged 8-13, most notably The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43, which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter “Book I Couldn’t Put Down” Award in 2010.
About Harriet
Harriet combines her passion for writing with an equal passion for inspiring children of all ages and abilities to read and write, and hugely enjoys visiting schools all over the UK and abroad. Harriet’s presentations and workshops are energetic and exciting and always leave her audience fired up and wanting more.
Harriet’s AIM High Writing Days
Gifted & Talented Writers’ Day: interactive, fun, educational and action-packed day, focusing on show-not-tell techniques, the nuts and bolts of storytelling and characterisation. Lots of opportunities for students to write themselves. Suitable for students from Year 3 to Year 8/9 however events and workshops for younger children are available on request.
Less Confident Writers’ Day: as above, but more gently paced.
GCSE English Language Day: aimed at super-preparing GCSE students for the creative writing component of their English Language exam.
Harriet also offers “Pick n Mix” workshops. Schools can choose from any combination of the following. All sessions last about an hour and a quarter, and Harriet can deliver three sessions in a day (or four shorter sessions if necessary).
· Creative Writing Workshops: focusing on the nuts and bolts of storytelling, show-not-tell techniques, plot structure and characterisation. Suitable for students from Year 3 through to Year 8/9.
· Catch-up English Language Workshop: Rocket-Boost your Language Skills: covering everything from sentence structure to grammar, punctuation, common spelling issues and fluent expression. Geared to the age and ability of the students I am working with. Worksheet provided. Suitable for students from Year 3 through to Sixth Form.
· Poetry Workshop: using accessible poems and open discussion to make poetry accessible and encourage a genuine love of expression through language. Suitable for students from Year 5 through to Sixth Form.
NB - All workshops are best suited to a maximum of about thirty students.
A Selection of Harriet’s Books
Bookings
To book Harriet Goodwin please contact
aimhigh@caboodlebooks.co.uk
Harriet also offers visits to schools and other settings, click here for more information.