A DYSLEXIC Essex author visited a Colchester primary school to give children and parents his top writing tips.

Marc Grimston went along to the Cherry Tree Primary School fete, in Holt Drive, to talk about the benefits of an “I can” outlook on life and to sign copies of his new book Zio the Hero.

It was his second visit to the school to promote child literacy and inspire the children.

Marc spent eight years working on the book and donated £1 from each sale to school funds.

The fantasy adventure book takes readers on a journey with dragons, castles, intrigue and murder.

Mr Grimston visited the school on Saturday.