Speaker bookings for conferences, classroom visits, workshops, events, festivals, and more . . .
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Andrew speaks to thousands of students each year about storytelling and writing through the delivery of interactive and engaging workshops and presentations at schools, colleges, writing conferences, teacher conferences, and comic cons at an international level.
Presentations and workshops range from 60 to 90 minutes and can be tailored to any age group. |
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Fantastic. Always great with Andrew, he teaches so well and I walk away encouraged and excited about writing. |
I attended Andrew's sessions at GETCA. One of the best I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been teaching for 15 years! |
Workshops & Storytelling Presentations
for Schools
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2026/2027 PRICING LIST FOR SCHOOL VISITS (charged from arrival to departure on-site)
Travel Expenses (outside of the Central Okanagan)
**Please note, we do our best to meet the needs and budgetary restrictions of each school district. Sessions can often be combined with other schools to reduce overall costs, or sessions can be discounted if more than one day is booked. Please contact Andrew to discuss customized rates. |
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HAPPILY NEVER AFTER:
A Storytelling Workshop with a Fairy Tale Twist 60-90 minutes This all ages interactive storytelling workshop will take attendees on a magical journey through the origins of classic fairy tales. Before two Grimm brothers compiled a collection of 'happily ever after' fairy tales, there existed the 'not so happy ever after' fairy tales. As a class, we'll act out some of these common stories and discover what makes these classics unique and how they set the foundation for storytelling today. Attendees are then broken into groups to build their own fairy tales which are performed at the end of the session (time allowing).
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TWISTED TALES:
A Horror Writing Workshop 60-90 minutes Join me on the dark side of story . . . This interactive, genre-bending workshop dives into the craft of writing horror by unpacking the tropes that terrify us, the fears that keeps us up at night, and the story structures that make nightmares stick. Together, we’ll analyze chilling examples from film, dissect what makes them work, and then craft a complete outline for our very own horror movie—starring you and your fellow attendees. Equal parts craft session and creepy fun, this workshop blends storytelling principles with a horror twist. Not for the faint of heart!
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How to Develop Awesome Characters
60-90 minutes Creating characters that can tell your story is often not as easy as many people think. This session delves deeply into the intricate art of character creation in storytelling, providing a comprehensive exploration designed to benefit writing students of all levels.
For students looking to enhance their storytelling skills by mastering the art of character creation, this interactive session will prove to be an invaluable resource. |
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WRITING MODERN MONSTERS:
Creatures, Mythology, and Folklore Workshop 60-90 minutes From glittering vampires to brooding werewolves and spell-slinging witches, today’s monsters wear many faces. In this interactive session, we’ll trace the roots of classic creature tales, dig into the fears that shaped them, and explore how to reinvent old myths with a contemporary twist. Through character and world-building exercises, you’ll learn how to breathe new (and eerie) life into age-old legends. It'll be a howling good time!
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SHAKESPEARE REMIX:
Romeo & Juliet 60-90 minutes What do sword-fights, swooning, and secret weddings have to do with modern storytelling? Everything! Join author and part-time bard Andrew Buckley for a high-energy, laugh-out-loud remix of Romeo and Juliet. In this interactive session, attendees will (literally) step into a fast-paced, comedic retelling of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. This session blends performance, literary analysis, and storytelling craft, unpacking the structure of the play using modern storytelling tools. Grab your frilly collars, it’s time to remix some Shakespeare!
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FROM CONCEPT TO SCRIPT:
Screenwriting 101 60-90 minutes Storytelling applied to film or TV is one of the most exciting mediums to explore. This presentation and workshop is an interactive and engaging ‘how-to’ guide for structuring a film script, including plotting, character development, and dialogue, along with examples. Attendees are then separated into groups to plot and plan their own feature movie script.
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THE DEADLY DINNER PARTY:
Writing a Murder Mystery 101 60-90 minutes Fair warning, someone is about to meet an unfortunate fate in this immersive writing workshop experience. This fully interactive workshop will guide students through the process of creating a captivating storyline, developing intriguing characters, and constructing clever clues. Explore the art of suspense and unravel the secrets behind a thrilling whodunnit murder mystery.
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Workshops & Presentations for
Conferences & Festivals
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The workshops listed below are specifically designed for 19+, not because they're full of foul language (maybe a small amount) or nudity (that'll cost you extra), but because they address challenges, techniques, and tools specifically for adults, addressed from a storytelling perspective. All sessions can be delivered in-person, at colleges, conferences, private group meetings, festivals, and comic-cons. Alternatively, a number of sessions can also be delivered online. |
Andrew is an expert presenter, who's incredibly confident and flexible and always sure to make everyone feel involved in an unforgettable session. Can't wait to see what he has in store next time! |
Single Sessions (60-90 Mins) *masterclasses available upon request
- Twisted Tales: A Horror Writing Workshop
- Happily Never After: A Storytelling Workshop with a Fairy Tale Twist
- 2 Collaborators Talking Collaborative Writing (with Finnian Burnett)
- Writing the Queer Experience: Crafting Inclusive Stories with Authenticity (with Finnian Burnett)
- Writing Modern Monsters: Creatures, Mythology, and Folklore Workshop
- Getting into Character(s): Character Development for Writers
- From Concept to Script - Screenwriting Workshop
- Writing Humour and Other Terrifying Things
- A Somewhat Almost Useful Marketing Guide for Authors: Marketing for Beginners
- School Visits for Authors: Learn How to Earn Additional Income by Speaking in Schools
- The Deadly Dinner Party: Writing a Murder Mystery 101
- Hopeless Romantasy - A Beginner's Guide to One of the Fastest Growing Genres
- Write Out Loud - A Writing Workout Session with Andrew Buckley
- Give Your Characters a Voice: How to Write Natural & Effective Dialogue
- Publishing, Demystified: What Writers Need to Know (But No One Tells You)
- Hook, Line, and Publish: Writing Query Letters That Demand Attention
- The Writer’s Sleight of Hand: Story Plotting with a Magical Twist
- The Write Fight: Crafting Killer Action Scenes
- Writers Unplugged – Prompt-Powered Chaos with Zero Overthinking
- Shakespeare Remix: Romeo & Juliet
- Get Out of My Head: POV, Head Hopping, and Breaking the Rules
- Chaos and Community: An Interactive Literary Experiment (with Finnian Burnett)
- Building Characters Through Collaborative Writing (with Finnian Burnett)
Multi-Week Sessions
- Writing Modern Monsters: Creatures, Mythology, and Folklore Workshop (5-weeks - 2-hour classes)
- A Somewhat Almost Useful Marketing Guide for Authors & Writers (5-weeks - 2-hour classes)
- From Concept to Script - Screenwriting for Beginners (8-weeks - 2-hour classes)
- From Script to Screenplay: Advancing Your Screenwriting Craft (8 Weeks – 2-Hour Classes)
- Screenwriting Beyond the Page: Advanced Cinematic Storytelling (8 Weeks – 2-Hour Classes)
- From Brain to Book - A Beginner’s Guide to Writing a Novel (9-weeks - 2-hour classes)
- Getting into Character(s): Character Development for Writers (4-weeks - 2-hour classes)
- Dialogue Bootcamp: Say It Like You Mean It (4-weeks - 2-hour classes)
- Plot Like a Pro: Story Structure & Narrative Engineering (4-weeks - 2-hour classes)
- Funny on Purpose: Mastering the Art of Humorous Writing (5-weeks - 2-hour classes)
- Tales from the Dark Side: Writing Villains, Antiheroes & Other Delightful Jerks (4-weeks - 2-hour classes)
- A Practical Guide to Self-Publishing (3-weeks - 2 hour class)
I walked away from Andrew Buckley's script writing workshop more inspired and more confident. The workshop was filled with lots of valuable information, resources, and laughter. His workshop was engaging, and was filled with relevant examples that I connected with and relate to. |
I loved your workshop, it was interactive and engaging. The audience involvement and banter had me dying of laughter. It was the best way to start a Friday morning! I only went to one of your workshops, but wish I went to all three! Your workshop is an experience people wouldn't want to miss!” |
Guest Faculty & Keynote Speaker at Writing Conferences in Canada, US, Mexico Including:
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Andrew is a gifted teacher who lead us all through the learning process with patience, care, attention to detail, distributed his materials on request, and honoured what every person brought to the space. I would 100% recommend taking a workshop or class and would join another anytime. |
Andrew's workshop on horror writing is easily one of the most informative and engaging workshops I've ever been a part of. |
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