OVERVIEW

In my one-day talks, I informally discuss my experiences with the writing process. With grades K-2, I focus on one or two of my ideas and simply explain how they became stories. Then I read one of these stories aloud to show how the idea grew into the story itself. I also discuss all the different places ­ both real and imagined ­ that story ideas can come from, using my own books as examples.

For older grades, I discuss my work in more detail, explaining how I construct a story, rewrite it (emphasizing the revision process) and see it through to publication.

Multiple-day programs or residencies are also possible. These can be organized by individual classes or larger groupings. Naturally, these events also require more planning and coordination between myself and the school.

AUTOGRAPHING

I am happy to autograph any copies of my books, new or used, in conjunction with my talks. As you may know, you can order hardcover or paperback books on consignment from publishers in connection with any author visit, and your discount is generally 40%.

Click on HARDCOVERS or PAPERBACKS to see which titles are currently available from which publishers (some may be available in both formats).

 

To order any books, please use the following numbers:

Dial/Dorling Kindersley/Dutton/Puffin: (866) 206-5865

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (800) 221-7945 x573

HarperCollins: (800) 242-7737

Lerner/Millbrook: (800) 328-4929

Little, Brown: (800) 759-0190

Random House/Dell: (800) 733-3000

Scholastic: (800) 724-6527

Simon and Schuster/Aladdin: (800) 976-1726

 

FEES

For up-to-three talks within an hour's driving distance of my home: $900.00/day, all expenses included. (For talks 1-2 hours away, add $50.00 for expenses.)

For up-to-three talks 2-3 hours away ­ which is the limit of a one-day roundtrip - $1300.00/day.

For up-to-three talks involving an overnight stay: $1300.00/day (plus transportation and lodging). This rate presumes that I will return home on the last day of speaking. If the schedule or the distance involved requires me to stay an extra night after I am done, there is an additonal fee of $300.00.

*On any day, either local or away from home, an additional talk may be scheduled for an extra $300.00.

Note: Each talk is 45-50 minutes long.

Teacher workshops also can be combined less expensively with school visits. If, for example, I am already going to a school for a day visit, an additional teacher talk after school will cost an extra $300.00, less than half the price of a workshop arranged separately.

For further information, please contact me directly.

Stephen Krensky, 12 Eaton Road, Lexington, MA 02420

Phone: (781) 862-7046

Fax: (781) 862-6164

e-mail: stephen.krensky@verizon.net