• School events provided by author Olivia Levez
  • Olivia Levez provides school talks about writing, publishing books, and what it's like to have a career as an author.
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  • School events provided by author Olivia Levez

Talk

Seven Things I’ve Learnt as an Author . . .

As a writer of both contemporary realism and science fiction I explore where ideas come from and why different genres trend. I speak about the inspiration for my books, answering such questions as: how would you survive on a desert island? Why do aliens matter?

I talk about the publishing process – how long does it take from idea to finished book? Do you ever get to choose your own book cover?

Finally, I share my survival toolkit for would-be writers and anyone wishing to have a career in the creative industry.

BOOK A TALK
Olivia shares her survival toolkit for would-be writers and anyone wishing to have a career in the creative industry.

“..a big success, both students and staff had a great time and were instantly drawn in by Fran Stanton’s story and listened with complete attention. Our students were thrilled to ask Olivia questions about being an author and the whole process of creating a novel.”

—Amandine Neyses-van Schelven, SEN teacher/Literacy Coordinator, Mulberry School for Girls

Workshop

How to Write a Killer Character . . .

Through prompts, discussion and readings students will explore how to create and develop a protagonist that the reader roots for, focussing on first lines, POV, voice and killer sentences.

BOOK A WORKSHOP
Olivia Levez's school workshops explore topics like how to develop a protagonist that the reader roots for.

Recent Testimonials – Schools

“Olivia was really entertaining and immediately involved the students. She had a variety of props and techniques which were fun for the students too. It was fantastic to see the way author and audience engaged throughout the hour talk. This was an author visit that kept the children talking about it for ages afterwards. A very successful event.”

“It’s inspiring for students to hear how success can be achieved through dedication and determination.”

“Thanks so much for your visit on Monday, the students really enjoyed it and the ones who bought signed copies of ‘Silver’ were thrilled. I had some very excited students for Tuesday’s Yr 8 library lesson!”

“We really appreciate you spending your time to visit us and inspire our pupils – I’ve spoken to several who were there and they all got so much out of their time with you.”

Recent Testimonials – Students

“She gave us very helpful tips for creative writing, which we will all be grateful for and use in our writing in the classroom.”

“Overall, listening to a talk and participating in a workshop with Olivia Levez was undoubtedly a beneficial experience. She is definitely somebody to look up to and listening to her talk about how she became an author was inspiring for many of us.”

“She spoke about the characters and bits of the plot and read an extract, which was gripping and certainly made me want to read the entire book.”

  • Olivia's talks and workshops result in many glowing testimonials from schools and students.
  • Display of Olivia Levez's novels Silver, The Island and The Circus.
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Talk

Seven Things I’ve Learnt as an Author . . .

As a writer of both contemporary realism and science fiction I explore where ideas come from and why different genres trend. I speak about the inspiration for my books, answering such questions as: how would you survive on a desert island? Why do aliens matter?

I talk about the publishing process – how long does it take from idea to finished book? Do you ever get to choose your own book cover?

Finally, I share my survival toolkit for would-be writers and anyone wishing to have a career in the creative industry.

BOOK A TALK

“..a big success, both students and staff had a great time and were instantly drawn in by Fran Stanton’s story and listened with complete attention. Our students were thrilled to ask Olivia questions about being an author and the whole process of creating a novel.”

—Amandine Neyses-van Schelven, SEN teacher/Literacy Coordinator, Mulberry School for Girls

Workshop

How to Write a Killer Character . . .

Through prompts, discussion and readings students will explore how to create and develop a protagonist that the reader roots for, focussing on first lines, POV, voice and killer sentences.

BOOK A WORKSHOP

Recent Testimonials – Schools

“Olivia was really entertaining and immediately involved the students. She had a variety of props and techniques which were fun for the students too. It was fantastic to see the way author and audience engaged throughout the hour talk. This was an author visit that kept the children talking about it for ages afterwards. A very successful event.”

“It’s inspiring for students to hear how success can be achieved through dedication and determination.”

“Thanks so much for your visit on Monday, the students really enjoyed it and the ones who bought signed copies of ‘Silver’ were thrilled. I had some very excited students for Tuesday’s Yr 8 library lesson!”

“We really appreciate you spending your time to visit us and inspire our pupils – I’ve spoken to several who were there and they all got so much out of their time with you.”

Recent Testimonials – Students

“She gave us very helpful tips for creative writing, which we will all be grateful for and use in our writing in the classroom.”

“Overall, listening to a talk and participating in a workshop with Olivia Levez was undoubtedly a beneficial experience. She is definitely somebody to look up to and listening to her talk about how she became an author was inspiring for many of us.”

“She spoke about the characters and bits of the plot and read an extract, which was gripping and certainly made me want to read the entire book.”

  • Olivia's talks and workshops result in many glowing testimonials from schools and students.
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