School Visits and Workshops

Julia is available for readings and workshops at schools and youth organizations in Seattle and throughout the Pacific Northwest (or much further afield for virtual visits!) She has previously worked with the Scottish Book Trust, as an author on the Live Literature program, working in schools throughout Scotland's central belt. 

Julia has worked extensively with teenagers (12-17) in workshop settings, as well as with emerging adult writers! Her possible workshop topics include querying and pitching, writing tropes, LGBT+ representation in fiction, fantasy world-building, developing characters and voice. 

Please contact her for hourly or day rates. For non-profit organizations, there is flexibility, and Julia is often willing to wave her fee for organizations catering specifically to LGBTQ+ youth.

Example Workshops

Library Workshop, “Retelling the Classics” with King County Public Libraries Teen Programming.

Presentation Title: Retelling the Classics

Covered: Adaptation of classical works, as a literary and pop-culture phenominon that first gained steam during the Renaissance. Discussed a series of classic texts and their revivals. Students then performed a short creative writing exercise.

Given to a group of 15 students, aged 12 to 17

High School Visit, combined with LGBT+ Representation Workshop via the Scottish Book Trust 

Reading, and Presentation titled: LGBT+ representation in fiction

Covered: Where to find LGBT+ books, book recommendations for everyone, the unique ability of fantasy to create new worlds free of prejudice.

Given to a group of 35 students, aged 15-16.