We were thrilled to welcome S.J. Willis, author of the gripping Bite Risk series, for an unforgettable visit that kept pupils on the edge of their seats. Sophie captivated the audience as she revealed the inspiration behind her werewolf thriller and explored the intriguing question that drives much of her writing: just how strange can “normal” really be?
Her talk set the stage perfectly for a series of spine‑tingling horror‑writing workshops. Pupils were challenged to dive deep into their imaginations, crafting their own chilling tales and experimenting with tension, atmosphere, and suspense. With Sophie’s expert guidance, they quickly discovered the thrill of shaping unsettling stories and making their characters confront the unknown.
It was a morning filled with storytelling, scares and serious creative inspiration, an experience that left pupils buzzing with ideas and eager to continue developing their writing long after the session had ended.
