Steve Wood Books

I believe that everybody is capable of writing creatively and I aim to build confidence and offer encouragement and inspiration.

Over the last few years I’ve facilitated many workshops and given many talks all over the north west.

I’ve spoken at Bolton & Bury Children’s Book Festival, Trafford Wordfest and Birmingham Young Readers. I’ve taken workshops in schools and libraries in Stockport, Manchester, Bolton, Blackburn, Bury and the Isle of Man.

I was engaged by Knowsley council to work with hundreds of year 6 pupils across the borough as part of The Excel Experience. I facilitated sessions called 'Let's Think About Creatve Writing!' which encouraged youngsters to read and write.

My sessions usually last about an hour or so and several sessions can be held in one day to suit. I usually work with children in years 4 – 7 (one class at a time), but I’ve also been asked to talk to adult writing groups. Basically, the whole thing is very flexible.

Please get in touch if you would like me to come and talk to your group. Hopefully we’ll be able to sort something out to meet your requirements.


Teacher’s feedback after visit to Prestwich library:

“We thoroughly enjoyed listening to Steve’s talk about writing. The children were entertained and came back with real confidence about their ideas. It was particularly encouraging for lower ability writers. Thanks!”

“This was a thoroughly enjoyable event for children and adults. The children were engaged with every aspect of the talk. It also gave me, as the class teacher, a few good ideas.”

Children’s feedback after the same visit:

“He told us about his book and it was really great that visit, I loved it.”

“I never really liked writing, but Steve made it interesting.”

“It has made me want to be a writer when I am older.”

“It was right funny and entertaining.”

­BIOG for STEVE WOOD

Steve began writing while at drama school and appeared in two of his own children’s shows, The Spy Who Loved Christmas and The Trial of Mr Punch.

During a six year stint with The Children’s Channel he wrote and performed countless comedy sketches and stories for his Saturday morning programmes Comic Cuts and Scoop.

­Staying at The Children's Channel he teamed up with friend/actor/writer Danusia Iwaszko. Together they wrote and appeared in eighty episodes of the sit-com TCC Express and went on to produce and present The Steve and Danny Show. Their other television writing has included FLIP for Children’s BBC and sketches for Yorkshire TV.

His first children’s book, The Courageous Cats’ Club, was published by Lion Hudson and was followed by a second book in the series The Courageous Cats Compete.

His latest book, The Angels of Mona Terrace, was published by Priory Press. It is aimed at older children (9+) and adults.

On a more serious note, Steve works as a writer for EBC Ltd on educational scripts for GCSE and A Level students. He regularly presents these 'Study Experiences' at Disneyland Paris.

When he’s not writing, Steve works as an actor and presenter (as Steve Moorewood).
The above links will take you to his agent's website where you can view his photographs, CVs and examples of his work by clicking on 'video'.