School Visits & Workshops
Workshops that get students excited about writing—and actually writing.
Whether you need a Key Stage 3 assembly, a creative writing intensive for Year 10, or a publishing industry talk for Sixth Form, Ben tailors every session to your needs.
Workshop Examples
- From Manuscript to Bookshelf — The real journey of getting published, with insider stories and industry insights
- Write A Break-up Scene in 60 Minutes — Fast-paced romance plotting workshop that gets students writing immediately
- The Secret to Great Chapters — What makes readers unable to stop turning pages
- Build Characters Who Are Truly Alive — Character development techniques that inspire
Why Ben?
- Students leave with writing — not just inspiration, but work they're proud of
- Engaging speaker who connects with teens and makes complex writing concepts click
- Flexible formats — assemblies, small group workshops, drop-in sessions, or full-day bookings
Ben's style is fun, active, supportive, and inspirational, and he can express complex writing topics in clear, simple, easily understandable language.
What Schools Say
"It was great for the students to learn about the process of writing a novel and getting it published; also they really enjoyed the writing tasks."
"Ben was a great presenter for the kids, really adapting to them in the moment; his reading was engaging, and the kids had loads of questions which he answered readily and was so receptive to their ideas! It was great to have him come, and we would happily have him back!"
"One of the students who met with you in the library has told me that he is writing his fantasy novel. He said that you had inspired him. I think he feels more serious and determined now :)"
"Ben led our Year 9 students through a series of fun, imaginative, and thought-provoking writing workshops. It was fantastic to watch their creativity come alive! A huge thank you to Ben for inspiring our young writers."