About Thanks for dropping in! I've been writing for 12 years now and stories still pop out of my head, busting to be written - which is a very good thing for a writer!
If you're an aspiring or developing writer who has been bitten by the writing bug, you'll find lots of tips, information and great links on my BLOG link above.
My work includes:
novels chapter books short stories school plays non-fiction articles 
Sheryl Gwyther
FAQ Questions I sometimes get asked.....
Where were you born?
I was born in Innisfail in far north Queensland - a small town surrounded by sugar cane fields. I spent my childhood climbing trees, riding my bike with my sisters and friends and having adventures.
Where do your story ideas come from?
Everywhere and anywhere. I keep my eyes and ears open, I read a lot and sometimes, ideas pop out of my head when I least expect it!
My first novel, Secrets of Eromanga began in my head after I found my first fossil at 13, in western Queensland. I never forgot that day.
What's the best thing about writing for kids?
I can work from home creating imaginary worlds and characters. I love visiting schools and meeting kids too. Sometimes I travel to research - that's really fun. I even worked on a dinosaur fossil dig once to research for a book. I also tried to learn to juggle for another book - and failed!
What are you working on now?
I'm enjoying writing a story for 9-11 year olds. Fangus Fearbottom is a young Aussie vampire who lives in a country town. He's funny and brave, but longs for a real friend. Fangus thinks his biggest problem is his craving for bananas - but there's worse to come for Fangus and his (reformed) vampire community. A Vampire Sniffer is in town. Hopefully, you'll get to read Fangus Fearbottom one day.
Any hints for keen writers?
1. READ READ READ . 2. Keep a notebook for story ideas. 3. Get some writing friends. 4. It's good to do a rough outline before you start - then you can go off the track if you want. AND you'll know how to end the story too. 5. Give your main character a big problem to overcome. CONFLICT IS THE STORY ! 5. Read your story aloud - you'll hear if it sounds wrong. 6. Never give up !!
Sheryl Gwyther
School Visits Sheryl Gwyther - author visits
I'd be delighted to visit your school, library and writers' group for author talks or writing workshops.
My writing workshops are based on different topics:
developing your characters plotting stories using research to find your story how to submit your manuscript to a publisher For further details:
Or contact Helen Bain at Qld's Speakers Ink
or Paul Collins at Creative Net Speakers' Agency
At TLC Bookshop, Manly
