Writing Made Simple Through Assemblies and Workshops

I would like to introduce The Fiction Factory Author Visits & Workshops, an interactive author visit experience designed specifically for middle school students.

During a half-day program, I lead a high-energy, school-wide assembly followed by small-group writing workshops (up to 10 students each). These sessions are hands-on, engaging, and designed to help students generate original ideas, take creative risks, and leave feeling proud of their work.

Students don’t just listen - they actively participate, write, and share. By the end of the visit, they walk away with a Young Author Certificate and, more importantly, a stronger belief that their ideas matter.

Cynthia Barbera

Author/Presenter Bio

Cynthia Barbera is the author of Secrets from the Sky, part 1 of a the two part series, The Youngest Arrivals. Part 2, Beneath the Falling Sky, comes out in December, 2026.

A young woman with curly hair sitting at a table writing in a notebook, with plants and a staircase in the background.

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