DALES author Gervase Phinn has paid a visit to a school to lead a literacy workshop for pupils.
Professor Phinn spent the day with junior school girls at Polam Hall, Darlington, to help with literacy, writing skills, techniques and descriptions.
No stranger to the school, having opened the junior school extension two years ago, Prof Phinn is promoting his book, Head Over Heels in the Dale, and has also signed a contract to have his first book, The Other Side of the Dale, produced on television.
The author is a former teacher and schools inspector.
He said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to share some of my writing experiences and skills. The workshop sessions allow the girls to have some creative input and a chance to get more involved. I can see a few budding writers already."
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