Author Visits & Student Workshops
Half-day author visit & 1 student workshop, half-day author visit & 2 student workshops, or any combination of Author Visit & Student Workshop. Let’s write together!
Think
Create
Write
Repeat
What Does an Author Visit Look Like?
One engaging school-wide assembly, 1-2 small groups student workshops, and workshop students will receive a Young Author Certificate.
Part one
The school-wide assembly
During a half-day program, we 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.
By the end of the visit, they walk away with a Young Author Certificate and, more importantly, a stronger belief that their ideas matter, and they can write!
Every story starts with one idea. What will yours be?
- FormatOne school-wide assembly
- AudienceMiddle school students
- Included inBoth packages
- Runs beforeThe writing workshops
Part two
Small-group writing workshops
Up to ten students per workshop, so nobody sits at the back. Hands-on writing activities, and a chance to share out ideas.
- Group sizeUp to 10 students
- Per half dayOne or two workshops
What they keep
A Young Author Certificate
Every participant leaves with a certificate and the belief that their ideas matter!
- Goes toEvery participant
Cynthia Barbera
Author and creator of Fiction Factory Workshops.
Cynthia Barbera is the author of Secrets from the Sky, the first book in The Youngest Arrivals series. The concluding novel, Beneath the Falling Sky, will be released in December 2026. She also co-authored the middle grade novel with Jane White, Henry and the Aliens
The workshop grew out of the same question she gets asked at every school : where do you get your ideas. The honest answer, all students have an idea for a book....they just need the courage to write it down.
Think. Create. Write. Repeat.
Students walk into the workshop with nothing written down. They walk out with a beginning of their own story and a Young Author's Certificate.
Before
After
The Fiction Factory
Every story starts with one idea.
What will yours be?
The Fiction Factory
Every story starts with one idea.
What will yours be?
Young Author Certificate
Packages and Pricing
Both packages are half-day visits. 1 workshop & 2 workshop option.
Half-Day Author Visit and 1 Student Workshop
$500 One half day- 1 engaging school-wide assembly
- 1 interactive writing workshop, up to 10 students
- Young Author Certificates for every participant
Half-Day Author Visit and 2 Student Workshops
$650 One half day- 1 engaging school-wide assembly
- 2 interactive writing workshops, up to 10 students each
- Young Author Certificates for every participant
Add an extra workshop for $150
Any combination of assembly and student workshops are available. Let's write together!
Send a request and we can take it from there! Let's build an assembly.
Travel, scheduling and invoicing to be determined once a date is selected.
The Books
Orders go to the retailer, not through the Fiction Factory website.
The Youngest Arrivals, Book One
Secrets from the Sky
The novel the school assembly is built around. Published under the name C. Barbera.
Middle Grade novel, with Jane White
Henry and the Aliens
A middle grade novel co-written with Jane White. Blends the mystery behind Roswell, New Mexico and Area 51 with friendship and adventure.
The Youngest Arrivals, concluding novel
Beneath the Falling Sky
The book that closes the series. Due December 2026.
Links will be available when book is released.
How to Book a School Visit
Please use the Contact Form & We will be in Touch Shortly!
Send a Request
Your school's Name, Grade Levels, Number of Workshops, and the Dates You Have in Mind. We are excited to work with you!
Assembly Date
Select a date for your assembly
Receive a Quote
One of the available packages or a personalized package specifically designed for you school.
Purchase Orders & Invoices
W-9, Cori Forms, Insurance will all be provided once purchase order / invoice step is concluded.
Day of Visit
Assembly, workshops, certificates all ready for your school!
Packages Available
Author visit information here. Forward or print for a principal, a librarian or a PTO meeting.
Questions & Answers
Up to ten students per workshop. Two workshops for a half-day visit. Other options are available.
Middle school students. The assembly is designed for a whole school audience, and the workshops are designed for small groups of middle school students.
By the end of the visit, they walk away with a Young Author Certificate and, more importantly, a stronger belief that their ideas matter, and they can write!
Yes. Extra workshops are $150 each, and any combination of assembly and student workshops can be arranged.
Absolutely. Payment option can be discussed once visit is booked. We look forward to working with your school!
Bring an Author to Your School
Reach out with dates that work for your school and we will be in touch. We look forward to bringing the Fiction Factory Workshops to your students!