About Jen McVeity, creator of the Seven Steps program

Smart, spirited and successful, Jen McVeity is an international author and speaker and the creator of the highly popular Seven Steps to Writing Success program.Jen McVeity

Author
Jen is the author of over 20 books for children. Her novel Dreamcatcher is a well known Year 7/8 text in Australian schools - it's also the most stolen book in Hawaii's state library. www.jenmcveity.com.

2003-6 Board Chair of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
The SCBWI is one of the largest writing organisations in the world with over 20,000 members in 18 countries. Board members include Judy Blume, Tomie de Paola, Bruce Coville and the USA editor of Harry Potter, Arthur Levine.

Churchill Fellow
Awarded a Churchill Fellow in publishing, Jen showcased the books of over 40 authors to USA publishers. www.churchilltrust.com.au.

Fast Track Writing Tutorials
Jen is a publisher and contributor to these fantastic email tutorials for writers. They feature 8 week writing tutorials from Garry Disher, Hazel Edwards, Margaret Clark, Libby Gleeson and many more. Jen's tutorial (Pitching to Publishers) is a best seller. www.fasttrackwriting.com.Dreamcatcher

National Literacy Champion
Nominated by the Australian Government, Jen was a national 2006 Literacy Champion.

International Keynote Speaker
Jen has spoken in five countries and 11 USA states including Australia, the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, California, Texas, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Florida and Hawaii. She insists ALL of her audiences have survived! Do ask us about Jen speaking at your conference. Contact Us or see a selection of her Seven Steps and keynote presentations

Extreme Sports
Jen has jumped off cliffs, skied glaciers and performs on the high flying circus trapeze for fun. She also plays A-grade MEN'S beach volleyball. She claims she met her husband on a trampoline.

Media
A veteran of radio and print interviews, Jen is available for media comment.

She is an expert on:Jen McVeity on the Trapeze

  • Literacy
  • Gifted children
  • Success for Boys
  • Writing and Publishing
  • Home school curriculum
  • And of course the unique 'chunking' concept of the Seven Steps to Writing Success program.