A Little Bit About Me
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I describe myself as a dog walker who writes.
I have always loved writing stories, but when I moved to Hertfordshire from Sheffield in 2010, I set about trying to do it professionally. I completed a Diploma in Creative Writing and Literacy with the Open University, joined a couple of writing groups and became a member and active volunteer of SCBWI. Writing can be a bit of a solitary thing to do so it is really important for me to connect with other writers. I'm also a member of the National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE) and the Society of Authors (SoA). There is not one single method that I use to write, every book is different. Ideas can come from overhearing an interesting conversation, or going to an amazing place, or asking questions about something or someone that leads me into a different world or from having the main character talk to me. I'm usually a planner and like to know who is who and what is happening, but my plans change all the time. I spend quite a long time on my books because I, like most writers, redraft lots of times. I mostly write for 8-12s, but have readers of lots of different ages.You can find out more about my books and the other work I'm involved in by visiting Camilla's Books page on my website. There are lots of incredible privileges to being a Children's Author. but the best is meeting readers and I can do this in person or virtually. You can find out more by going to my Author Visits page. |
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I have recently started offering mentoring and/or coaching services to other children's writers. You can find out more here: Mentoring/Coaching
If you want to find me on social media, then use the button below to go to my link tree page which has all the URL links you could possibly need including my YouTube channel:
If you want to find me on social media, then use the button below to go to my link tree page which has all the URL links you could possibly need including my YouTube channel:
Still Want To Know More?
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Recently I have been getting fairly frequent queries from people wanting to know more about me.
I'm always happy to answer questions and can do this through a virtual or face to face visit. You can visit my Author Visit page to find out how to make that happen. For those who are unable, or cannot afford to organise a visit, I have prepared a short video where I go into more personal details. I prefer not to make this public (mainly because it is very rough quality) but if you Contact Me and explain who you are and why you'd like to know more, then I will happily pass on the YouTube link for you to watch. I made the video on my phone whilst out walking some of my dogs. In the video I talk about my background; where I was born, where I grew up, the different places I have lived. I talk about my home life, my love of animals and some of the adventures I have had over the years. |
Recent News
The best way to keep up with where I am and what I am up to is to read my blog by clicking below. Previous posts can be viewed in the archive section to the right of the page.