Teach Writing like a Writer
Book Writing Workshop - Free Lesson Plans - Practical, Resource Supported PD
Students get
a full day of scaffolded writing with a published author, and to walk away with a professionally printed book with their name on it.
Get Your Students Published
An unforgettable, authentic writing experience guaranteed to engage young writers, led by experienced teacher and published author.
Teachers get
a complete persuasive writing unit: 13 ready-to-teach, ACARA aligned lessons, an annotated mentor text, and ongoing support.
Schools get
documented professional development, with measurable student outcomes your leadership team can see + five copies for your library.
"Bill really nailed our school-wide literacy goals, for high achievers as well as those students requiring additional support. He brings an excellent knowledge of the craft of writing, but spoke in a way that was relevant and practical for my staff.
The students were obviously engaged on the day, but I’m excited to see the impact on our teachers and students going forward."
- Craig, Principal
"My students were focused and engaged all day. Bill is an amazing and energetic presenter. My class asked every day for weeks when ‘their’ book was coming.
But what surprised me was how much I took away as a teacher. I used the unit plan the following term — it was the best writing unit I've ever taught."
- Brittany, Teacher
Beyond the books
Bill Bendall is…
VIT registered teacher, 10+ years in Victorian primary classrooms
Published author
Learning designer — Deakin University, Cool Australia, NSW Department of Education
YABBA awards presenter
Free Lessons
Ready-to-use writing lessons and unit plans.
Persuasive, imaginative, & informative writing.
No login, no cost - take them, adapt them,
use them tomorrow.
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PD Course
Learn how to Teach Writing Like a Writer.
Backed by the latest research, supported by materials (lesson plans + annotated mentor texts), and featuring real world examples of the teaching principles being used by successful authors.
Ready to Get Your Students Published?
$2,800 for a class of approximately 30 young writers
+ free copies of the published manuscript