Bookings
Will is available for a range of events, from school and library visits, to literary festivals and conferences. He is based in Sydney, Australia, but is always looking for an excuse to travel. Will is also happy to tailor a digital event to your needsand budget.
“Will Kostakis came with amazing reviews but really surpassed all our expectations.”
He conducts readings, workshops specialising in short story writing (for students with ranging abilities and interest in creative writing), Q&As and school assembly addresses. These visits have proven to be incredibly successful.
In his talks to secondary students, Will balances anecdotes – like how he got a book deal in Year 12 – with practical creative writing advice, as he explains the influences behind his novels. He explores the different shapes a career as a writer can take, reflecting on working as a celebrity journalist, crafting celebrity tweets, and creating content for reality TV. For upper-secondary students, he also delivers stand-alone lectures on how a writer’s identity shapes their texts, and how analysing texts can develop your own writing skills (tailored to the NSW Year 11 ‘Reading to Write’ syllabus, but broadly applicable). Will is comfortable tailoring his presentation to suit the needs of the audience.
In his workshops, Will focuses on writing engaging short stories and crafting character voice with collaborative exercises that make writing and editing less intimidating.
In his talks to primary students, Will tries to tackle the impossible: “Where do ideas come from?” He walks kids through his process to battle a blank page, and then explains the behind-the-scenes process of getting a book made, using his chapter book Stuff Happens: Sean as the basis.
For all booking enquiries, please email Will or use the contact form below.
Testimonials
Will Kostakis came with amazing reviews but really surpassed all our expectations. He inspired our students to find their voice and helped them create narratives. He handled everything with such diligence, from presenting to excited Year 7s to smaller writing workshops for seniors, extracurricular activities, talking with staff and presenting to Years 12 and 13 about careers and university. He was generous with his time, resources and expertise. We will stay in touch and hope to invite him back.
S. Hobbs, British School Jakarta
Everyone enjoyed Will Kostakis’ presentation at our Blokes’ Book Breakfast this morning. We had a lot of positive feedback from the fathers before they left, and from the boys and staff throughout the day. Will was so animated and engaging and had everyone laughing at his anecdotes. His story about starting out as a writer will be long remembered I am sure, as will his tips to those who aspire to write.
C. Casey, Camberwell Grammar School
For the fourth year in a row, Will returned to charm and inspire our students. They were hanging off every word and incredibly engaged. We always find a spike in borrowing rates from the library and his message about the importance of reading absolutely enforces the reading culture that we are nurturing at Copperfield College. He is the utmost professional and always takes the time to chat to students after his talks and to take photos with fans. An absolute pleasure to work with!
L. Bell, Copperfield College
Will is a natural storyteller – everything from stories of his little Greek grandmother to classroom antics from his school days – and all related to his development as an aspiring and developing author. He was very generous with his time – chatting, answering questions, signing books and posing for photos. He’s so easy going and relaxed and that gave the participants the confidence to contribute to the session. I can’t speak highly enough of him as a guest speaker.
S. Gasperino, Public Library Service
Students absolutely loved it – they found Will to be really engaging and amusing! They enjoyed his personal anecdotes and his advice about getting into writing. A fantastic speaker who did a brilliant job!
E. Bruty, St. Columba’s College