I am a former creative writing instructor and enjoy teaching writing to both children and adults.  (My published books range in reading level from preschool to age 12.)  I also enjoy speaking at young author conferences, as well as writers’ conferences for adults.  Each engagement is geared to the age level of the audience.  Below is a listing of some of the topics (but by no means all) on which I speak and/or teach:

	The three R’s of becoming a writer--Reading, Writing, and Revision
	CPR for stories--Character, Plot, and Revision  (bringing a failing story to life)
	Where do ideas come from?  (Some of mine come from the dining room carpet.)
	Writing a middle grade novel/chapter book/easy reader/picture book
	Character, plot and theme: key elements in children's fiction
	Demystifying the picture book

For questions concerning conference speaking and school visits (workshops & assemblies), please email me at: Vsathre@msn.com