SUPPORT WITH WRITING CHILDREN'S BOOKS
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HELEN'S SHORT WRITING COURSE
Head Start Boost was formerly 'Pet Time Stories'
In the Head Start Boost course, Helen takes you through the exact process she uses to plan and start writing her stories so that you’ll know your own story inside out.
Discovering this method means you'll never get stuck with understanding the key points of your stories or knowing where they’re going.
If you’d like to learn Helen's tips and tricks for planning and starting to write a story with impact, here’s the info you need:
- She's a children’s author, experienced English teacher and was a school librarian for ten years. She helps aspiring children's authors, just like you, get started on their journey to being a published author so they can achieve their dream without needing to spend a fortune, as a little support at the beginning is often all that's needed.
- She's known for writing animal stories featuring her own pets and ponies. Head Start Boost (formerly Pet Time Stories) is perfect for aspiring authors who have an interest in animals who'd like support with their writing, but the course content is also relevant to any other genre of story. The six modules will help to grow you confidence in getting clear on the narrative and starting to write your story.
- This course has been used by children and adults. It's perfect for anyone with an interest in getting into creative writing.
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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET
Your roadmap for preparing your writing journey so that you end with a story all planned out and the first chapter written:
Module 1
Know your character. Plan the main character in detail as a starting point for the story.
Module 2
Understand your story core by identifying the themes/messages of the story.
Module 3
Turn the initial idea into a full plan of the narrative arc.
Module 4
Make choices about the narrative viewpoint and character voice.
Module 5
Write an engaging first chapter that will hook the reader.
Module 6
Develop your writing skill: show, don’t tell.
EXPERIENCED TEACHER
Helen is an experienced teacher and writer (several of her books have been Amazon bestsellers). She'll be sharing the things she's learned with every book she's written that have allowed her to write and publish twelve books in five years whilst also working as a teacher. If you want someone to offer support and accountability, be a sounding board, cheerleader and motivator, she's there for you.
GROW YOUR WRITING CONFIDENCE AND SKILL
At the end of the course, you will have started to write a story you can't wait to keep working on, and you’ll know exactly where it's going as it will be all planned out. You have the option of getting Helen's eyes on your plan and first chapter to get these in top shape before you strike out on the full book. Plus, you can take what you learn and apply it to future writing projects too which will help you write better and faster.
WHY DO YOU NEED THIS COURSE?
Avoid two big writing problems:
1. Not knowing how to start writing
2. Not being able to complete after you start.
Learn the secret behind-the-scenes work to setting up your story for success. Writing good stories is hard - if it were easy everyone would be doing it. But the secret to writing well is the work done before starting to write. Once that is in place, words will flow. Each lesson comes with a workbook to direct the activities.
Your roadmap for preparing your writing journey so that you end with a story all planned out and the first chapter written:
Module 1
Know your character. Plan the main character in detail as a starting point for the story.
Module 2
Understand your story core by identifying the themes/messages of the story.
Module 3
Turn the initial idea into a full plan of the narrative arc.
Module 4
Make choices about the narrative viewpoint and character voice.
Module 5
Write an engaging first chapter that will hook the reader.
Module 6
Develop your writing skill: show, don’t tell.
EXPERIENCED TEACHER
Helen is an experienced teacher and writer (several of her books have been Amazon bestsellers). She'll be sharing the things she's learned with every book she's written that have allowed her to write and publish twelve books in five years whilst also working as a teacher. If you want someone to offer support and accountability, be a sounding board, cheerleader and motivator, she's there for you.
GROW YOUR WRITING CONFIDENCE AND SKILL
At the end of the course, you will have started to write a story you can't wait to keep working on, and you’ll know exactly where it's going as it will be all planned out. You have the option of getting Helen's eyes on your plan and first chapter to get these in top shape before you strike out on the full book. Plus, you can take what you learn and apply it to future writing projects too which will help you write better and faster.
WHY DO YOU NEED THIS COURSE?
Avoid two big writing problems:
1. Not knowing how to start writing
2. Not being able to complete after you start.
Learn the secret behind-the-scenes work to setting up your story for success. Writing good stories is hard - if it were easy everyone would be doing it. But the secret to writing well is the work done before starting to write. Once that is in place, words will flow. Each lesson comes with a workbook to direct the activities.
This is a self-study package, perfect for those who want to get access to all six lessons straight away. You can work at your own pace and fit it around your other commitments. The full course content of six pre-recorded videos with a workbook to accompany each lesson (exclusive to this course) is delivered via email within 48 hours of payment being made.
This may be a self-study package, but you're not alone! You will also have access to the HEADSTART BOOST Facebook group for support and community with others also writing their story.
VIP option - £147
The six pre-recorded videos and workbooks, access to the Facebook group, AND feedback from Helen on
- your story plan to ensure an effective narrative structure.
- your first chapter to ensure it hooks the reader.
Standard - £97.00
The six pre-recorded videos and workbooks, plus access to the Facebook group.
(Please note that as all the course material is available on payment, no refunds are available once payment is made).
If you're ready to get started, or have any questions, email to book / enquire.
This may be a self-study package, but you're not alone! You will also have access to the HEADSTART BOOST Facebook group for support and community with others also writing their story.
VIP option - £147
The six pre-recorded videos and workbooks, access to the Facebook group, AND feedback from Helen on
- your story plan to ensure an effective narrative structure.
- your first chapter to ensure it hooks the reader.
Standard - £97.00
The six pre-recorded videos and workbooks, plus access to the Facebook group.
(Please note that as all the course material is available on payment, no refunds are available once payment is made).
If you're ready to get started, or have any questions, email to book / enquire.
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TESTIMONIALS
"It's been great having down to earth deliverance. Helen's experience of being a teacher and her cheeriness meant everyone felt more comfortable and able to discuss." January 2022 participant. "I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I feel better equipped now to go and start writing. I've learned things I'd never thought about before when writing. I'm excited to get started. Thank you so much." Jacqueline, January 2022 participant. FAQ's What is the course? Head Start Boost is a six week course designed to help you understand the process of planning a story and support you in making key decisions relating to your story’s themes, style and delivery. It will also help you to get started on your story by writing a strong first chapter that will hook readers and keep them reading. It is best suited to writers who want to write fiction for readers aged 5 - 7 (chapter books) or 8 - 12 (middle grade). It is not a course about writing picture books, memoirs or books for adults. When does the course start? When you purchase it, you'll receive all the course materials via email within 48 hours and you can get started immediately with the videos and workbooks. What happens if I need support during or after the course? You can ask any questions, at whatever stage you're at and Helen will share her thoughts and advice. When the taught element of the program is complete, you will have everything you need to go away and write your story. However, if extra assistance is needed, you can join Helen's mentoring programme for in-person support. If I change my mind, can I get a refund? There are no refunds available, as this is immediate access to the full course and workbooks. Why this course? There are numerous courses to help you write your children’s book, but these are often longer courses, costing thousands of pounds and requiring a long term commitment. Head Start Boost is a short course designed to give you everything you need to understand the principles of successful story creation and get you started on writing your story at a fraction of the cost. For many people, this is all they need. This course is led by a successful author who has experience of being both traditionally and independently published and has a wealth of knowledge to share with participants. Extra support is available if required, but this course aims to get you all set for a flying start on your author journey. |
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Come along and learn from Helen. She's an experienced teacher and children's author and she'd love to help you have the experiences she's had, such as;
Seeing her books on sale worldwide online.
Seeing her books in window displays of book shops.
Being contacted by people who've loved the books and been inspired by them.
Getting to the top of the Amazon category rankings.
Receiving hundreds of positive reviews.
Going part time at work due to her book income.
Being able to earn money from doing something she loves.
Speaking to children in schools about the joy of books, reading and writing.
Being featured in national magazines.
Winning awards.
Having a book she's written translated into another language through a foreign rights deal.
Being in control - writing what she likes, when she likes, working with people she likes!
Seeing her books on sale worldwide online.
Seeing her books in window displays of book shops.
Being contacted by people who've loved the books and been inspired by them.
Getting to the top of the Amazon category rankings.
Receiving hundreds of positive reviews.
Going part time at work due to her book income.
Being able to earn money from doing something she loves.
Speaking to children in schools about the joy of books, reading and writing.
Being featured in national magazines.
Winning awards.
Having a book she's written translated into another language through a foreign rights deal.
Being in control - writing what she likes, when she likes, working with people she likes!
You can do it too!
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GREAT GIFTS FOR CREATIVES
Gift vouchers for the standard and VIP options are available. Whether it's for yourself or someone you know who'd love to write their own children's book, these make a wonderful gift for any aspiring writer.
Gift vouchers for the standard and VIP options are available. Whether it's for yourself or someone you know who'd love to write their own children's book, these make a wonderful gift for any aspiring writer.
CREATIVE WRITING LESSONS
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Creative writing support suitable for children aged ten and above, home educated children, students with mock exams / PPEs / English Language resits approaching, or anyone looking for prompts and feedback on their writing.
Writing tasks can be delivered one per week or more / less frequently if required. The task will be explained in a live video and an example will be provided. Students can ask questions and will receive the PowerPoint slides to help them complete it in their own time, working at their own pace.
The following options are available:
1. Intro video, example and slides only.
2. Intro video, example, slides and one round of marking the writing produced.
2. As above, plus a second round of marking following editing based on the first feedback.
If you're interested in this for yourself, or have a child who needs support / a confidence boost with their writing, get in touch. Helen has 22 years' teaching experience as well as being the author of 13 published books. She loves to help people discover the writer inside them and aims to inspire and encourage everyone she works with to enjoy their writing by reducing the fear of the blank page through tips and techniques to make writing easy and exciting.
Writing tasks can be delivered one per week or more / less frequently if required. The task will be explained in a live video and an example will be provided. Students can ask questions and will receive the PowerPoint slides to help them complete it in their own time, working at their own pace.
The following options are available:
1. Intro video, example and slides only.
2. Intro video, example, slides and one round of marking the writing produced.
2. As above, plus a second round of marking following editing based on the first feedback.
If you're interested in this for yourself, or have a child who needs support / a confidence boost with their writing, get in touch. Helen has 22 years' teaching experience as well as being the author of 13 published books. She loves to help people discover the writer inside them and aims to inspire and encourage everyone she works with to enjoy their writing by reducing the fear of the blank page through tips and techniques to make writing easy and exciting.