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Foundational resources for elevating narrative writing.

A comprehensive writing program

Our Co-author Program gives teachers access to over 60 programs of quality literature to explicitly teach to students’ writing needs, while engaging and encouraging their creativity.

Students write an original 12-page book with an Australian author.

Includes exclusive resources, modelling of writing skills and explicit instruction through a series of 10 lessons to inspire the author in every student.

Download the complete list of Co-author Programs here

“I love The Co-author Program. The lesson plans are easy to follow and every activity can be differentiated. The whole program is so engaging for my students. And the best part is when they receive their own copy of the book they have created.”

Trinity Hook, Nords Wharf Public School, NSW

Choose from 60+ Programs

Each program written by teachers is designed to provide a complete writing program. 

Our programs cover all text types including imaginative, informative, persuasive and descriptive, as well as different writing skills, themes and topics. 

Each co-author program is ready to deliver and can be customised to suit the needs of the class.

Our Co-author Program gives teachers access to over 60 programs of quality literature to explicitly teach to students’ writing needs, while engaging and encouraging their creativity.

Student Writing Sample Below
Author: James Foley
Project: Alphabet Soup
Theme: Alphabet
Writing Type: Descriptive, Imaginative
Learning Focus: Poetry, Visual Literacy
Age: 5 to 6 
Type: A collaborative 32 page book
Note: This is available as an upgrade.

James Foley Co-author Program Alphabet Soup

Students published as co-authors ages 5 to 14

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Sample: The Co-author Program View Lesson

Meet the authors

Choose from loved Aussie authors including Jackie French, Andrew Daddo and Deborah Abela Hazel Edwards, Katrina McKelvey, Kristin Darell, James Foley, Tristan Bancks, Jo Mularczyk, Kirli Saunders, Lisa Nicol, Oliver Phommavanh, Susanne Gervay and Wendy Orr. 

Choose a different author for each class or choose one author as a whole school activity.

Click here to see the full list of our authors 

Mini-writing Festival Author Wall

Exclusive resources

Scrappy Story Starter Page 2 (watermarked)

The Co-author Program
Author: Deborah Abela
Project: Scrappy
9 to 12 years

Atticus Story Starter Page 2 (watermarked)

The Co-author Program
Author: Andrew Daddo Project: Atticus Van Tasticus Upper Primary

Students empowered as writers

Educators Feedback

“…not only inspired my students to write more creatively, it has inspired my teaching. Absolutely loved it!”

Deborah Hansen
Kings Baptist Grammar School, Wynn Vale, SA Curriculum Leader & Teacher.

“There is a whole writing program that goes with it.”

Tamsin Bickersteth
Assistant Principal
Bondi PS NSW

“We are so excited to extend the student’s writing skills through this great program.”

Melinda Hall,
Librarian Wentworthville PS NSW

“You guys are awesome! Thank you for making the effort to engage our young writers in such a meaningful and wonderful way!”

Jason Mok,
Teacher Pacific Hills Christian School, NSW

Rich and compelling themes that inspire students!

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Student Writing Sample
Author: Tristan Banks
Text: Two Wolves
Theme: Family, Morality, Suspense
Writing Type: Descriptive, Imaginative
Learning Focus: Characters, Narrative, Settings, Visual Literacy
Series: Two Wolves
Age: 12 to 14
Note: an additional program for ages 9 to 12.

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Student Writing Sample
Author Deborah Abela
Text Scrappy
Theme: Family, Pets
Writing Type: Descriptive, Imaginative
Learning Focus: Characters, Narrative, Settings, Visual Literacy
Series: Scrappy
Age: 9 to 12
Note: Additional programs for ages 12 to 14 and 7 to 10.

Co-author Pricing

Get a quote and receive an overview of all the programs to choose from.

Discounts apply for whole school, please add to your quote.
Teachers can choose a different program for every classroom.
A license is required for every student taught by teacher as part of our terms of use.

Teacher classroom pack

Students create a digital book.

Collaborate with authors

from

$225

Teacher classroom pack + BOOKS

Students create and receive a printed book.

Become a published co-author

from

$450

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Includes

6 month licence

Part School &
Home Schooling

$18.00 per student


All pricing in AUD excluding GST.

Upgrade* for $6.00 more per student

Whole
School

$16.00 per student


All pricing in AUD excluding GST.

Upgrade* for $6.00 more per student

*AnnualScribe

The complete writing program for educators

*EARLY BIRD EXPIRES 28TH FEB 2023
 

Includes

12 months licence

AnnualScribe Pricing

$24.00 per student Whole School *EB

$27.00 per student Part School *EB

$27.00 per student Whole School RRP

$32.00 per student Part School RRP

+ Teacher Writing Toolkit - GOLD

+ Mini-Writing Festival - LIVE

+ Co-author Program

+ Create Your Own Project

All pricing in AUD excluding GST.

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AnnualScribe

AnnualScribe

Unlimited access for 12 months

A writing activity for everyday of the year. Includes DailyScribe, WeeklyScribe and The Mini Review. Assign, review, respond and assess students responses.

15+ live author workshops and resources including pre event writing activities and on demand author videos.

Students write an original 12-page book with an Australian author. Exclusive resources, modelling of writing skills and explicit instruction through a series of 10 lessons.

Resources including activities, lessons and worksheets designed for students to create projects, such as books, calendars and cards.

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Student Writing Sample
Author: Katrina McKelvey
Project: Opposites
Age: 7 to 9 years