Author Workshop: Will Kostakis

As part of their study of narrative and characterisation in English this term, Fort Street’s Year 8 students have been enjoying writing workshops with Will Kostakis, Sydney-based author of a number of popular young adult fiction books. Will has also been working with our Year 7 students to help improve their skills in imaginative writing, especially when it comes to the use of narrative voice and point of view. His highly engaging presentations, which include his story of completing his first novel in his early years of High School have helped to motivate the students to think of themselves as authentic composers and encouraged them to dream a bit bigger about their own creative potential. Many thanks to school librarian Donna Page for initiating these workshops in collaboration with English teachers.