Skype/School Visits

	I am available to give writing workshops or talk to groups of students on writing-related topics. Contact me at deegarretson at gmail.com to discuss.
	Skype Visits I would be happy to do free 20 minute Skype visits with classrooms or groups of homeschoolers. The 20 minutes would include: * Short reading from one of my books (2-3 minutes) * Discussion of the story's background (origin of the idea, research, revision, etc.) * Revision process * Character development or other special topics decided upon in advance * Questions & answers

Writing Workshops       Creating memorable characters and the plots to go with them

	The Chicken before the Egg - Grades 1-6
	Don't Expect the Tail to Wag the Dog - Grades 7 and up

The World of a Writer      How a writer goes from idea to book

	Baking a Story - Grades Kindergarten - 2
	Building a Book - Grades  3 - 6
	The Book Trek - Grades 7 and up