Children's Author, Jim Westcott's school visit presentation about his background as a teacher, becoming a children's author, publishing Jack's Tales his chapter book series for reluctant readers, ages 7-10, and tips on writing realistic fiction.

1. Jim Westcott
Author of Jack’s Tales
jackstales.com

2. My role model:

3. My journey…
Thanks Grandpa!

4. Husband…

5. Teacher…

6. Father…
Hairy Baby….
Andrew
InseInsert hairy
baby text

7. Best gift…
fatherhood

8. Writer…

9. Why should you write?
 Become a better reader and student
 Able to express your feelings
 Share things that you know with others
 Gives you pride of accomplishment
 You don’t have to be good at it to love it!

10. Why don’t I give up?
It takes hard work!

11. The best things in life are not easy!!
Love what you do!!
Persevere!

12. What do I think is the most important
element of fiction writing?
Great characters!
And of course:
All the things your teacher tells you!
Jack’s “stink” eye

13. Elements of fiction writing:
Dialogue
Action
Feelings
Description

14. You’re going to shoot me? What?

15. How do people relieve stress?
Bunny ears existed 30
years ago too!
That’s me at age 12!
Not recommended for
your siblings!

16. now that’s a monster!!
read and write…

17. Jack’s Tales
Meet Jack!
- He’s afraid that his basement is haunted.
- He’s scared that there is a monster
in the bay.
- He’s nervous about the championship
soccer game.
But he’s also determined to overcome his
fears, even if it means serving pizza to a
ghost!

18. What’s to come?
Jack’s Squatch