Come and write with me...
Hello there! Thank you for popping by my website. Come on in!
The tea is hot and the biscuit tin is always fully stocked.
I'm Amanda Smith, an experienced Creative Educational Practitioner with a Masters in Creative Writing and Wellbeing.
I have up-to-date safeguarding training, counselling skills, autism and dyslexia awareness and I hold a full enhanced DBS check.
In 2010, I set up the first Young Authors Club, and since then I have supported hundreds of children to express their unique voice through writing stories and poems. I am absolutely convinced that feeling confident to do so is paramount to their wellbeing and ability to thrive. Alongside my children's workshops, I also run sessions for adults with a specialist interest in 'memoir and healing'.
I love collaborating with other creatives to make unique experiences that feed the imagination and spark joy.
I am a regular collaborator at Theatre Royal Brighton.
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Recent theatrical collaborations include:
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'Sunflower's Birthday' (2024)
​ 'Autumn Spells' (2023)
‘The Secret Life of Fairies’ (2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025)
‘Sugar and Spice and All Things Mice’ (2022) with Jackie Blake
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My debut middle grade novel, The Darkle is available to buy here at The Great British Bookshop and other fine bookshops:
https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/producrs/the-darkle
If you would like to discuss a project please email:
YOUNG AUTHORS CLUBS
Our Motto is:
Be Inspired, Be Creative, Be Yourself
This philosophy is at the heart of every club session. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to express themselves through writing. Our creative writing clubs offer a relaxed, fun, supportive space to explore all forms of creative writing from poetry to graphic novels!
Leading the way since 2010, our unique approach focuses on building confidence, strengthening friendships and connecting to the creative spark that we believe is in everybody!
All sessions are currently lead by Amanda Smith, our founder and creative maestro. Amanda has a Masters in Creative Writing and Wellbeing and many years experience working with children from all backgrounds.
For current timetable and availability please email me at:
Writing Workshops
Memoir Club Autumn 2025
Now Booking!
Are you ready to write your story?
We start on Sep 24th, Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm
The Old Meeting House, Ditchling.
10 sessions £200 (weekly options)
Let me guide you through a simple (but not easy) process to begin your creative memoir journey
Please contact me for further information.
I’d love to write with you!
A Lifelong love of Fairy Tales.....
THE FAIRY PRESERVATION SOCIETY (TM)
The Fairy Preservation Society is dedicated to preserving the magic and wonder of Storytelling and Fairytales. We entwine creative activities such as story-making, poetry, crafts and performances with our love of nature and magic to create joyous fairy-themed workshops.
We run regular events at Theatre Royal Brighton, The Meeting House in Ditchling and other magical sites!
