Szymanski says, "I can't help but get fired up when I talk to children."
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PRICING & PRESENTATION INFORMATION:
Author Presentations start at $400 plus travel expenses.
A typical talk is 45 minutes in length, followed by a question and answer session.
Autographing may follow, if the venue chooses.
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Schools may choose from several programs:
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This talk focuses on encouraging children to write their own stories, including:
1. Why Writer's Write
2. How to Develop a Writer's Muscle
3. Starting an Idea's Folder
4. Finding Story Ideas
5. Rewriting & editing
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Program 2 - History in Fiction
Why write about history?
1. Researching what you care about.
2. How to write with a co-author/ Write with a friend!
3. Researching fun.
4. Civil war mysteries Szymanski & Sykes uncovered when writing The Gettysburg Ghost Gang, and little known Civil War facts.
5. Real resources for kids to become published authors!
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Program 3- Wetlands in Fiction
Learning about the Assateague Island Wetland region
1. What did Szymanski find during her wetlands research?
2. What can you find on the beach, and by the bay?
3. Finding your own regional stories.
4. Making the story work - Adding fiction to true tales.
5. The Assateague Island Wetlands- how they are important to Szymanski's pony tales.
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Lois Szymanski also enjoys delivering inspirational talks, and Writer's Workshops for adults.
If you are interested in booking a talk or presentation for your school or group, please email request for brochure.
