Chip began storytelling professionally in 2007. He’s since performed in 11 countries across four continents, presented Traditional Tales for Oxford Reading Tree online, performed regularly at Glastonbury Festival, and represented Roald Dahl on ITV. He has also written five theatre shows supported by Arts Council England and 22 children’s books (and counting!), as well as the educators’ handbook All the Better to Read You With commissioned by the UK English Hub.

Chip is hugely passionate about encouraging reading for pleasure among young people. As well as being on the DfE’s preferred supplier list for teacher training on the subject, he is the founder of the ‘If You Enjoyed This’ campaign to help readers continue their reading adventures, and is one half of the Lit-Picking podcast with author Matt Killeen, which connects readers with authors.

But part of that passion includes helping great writing reach those readers – and that means supporting the writers! That’s why Chip is also the England Midlands Regional Adviser for the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, and on the committee for the SoA’s Children’s Writers & Illustrators Group.

It’s also why he’s an Associate Artist of the National Centre for Writing, from where he provides online mentoring services for writers keen to write for children, as well as those working on their memoirs. His developmental editing and book coaching services can also be sought directly via Reedsy.

Chip is also commissioning editor for Epic Tales, the publishing imprint of Immersive Dome Experiences Ltd.

Chip lives in a former residence of Samuel Pepys, England’s most famous diarist, with his wife Emma and kittens Tito and Pippa. Follow him for stories and storytelling tips at storytellerchip.com