Speaker

I do a limited number of speaking engagements every year, at creative conferences, schools, and sometimes at spiritual retreats.

Speaking topics include:

• Writing a Nonfiction Book Proposal that Shines

• Thinking Like a Novelist to Make Your Nonfiction Come Alive

• Self-Editing: Be Your Own First Editor

• Thinking like a Literary Critic to Dig Deeper in Your Writing for Children

• Managing the experience of Impostor Syndrome

• Helpful tools for removing roadblocks to publication

• "Picture Book 101" on how to write a picture book

• Self-editing strategies for writers

• Engaging with the natural world to alleviate anxiety

...and much more!

I also love visiting classrooms, virtually or, when I can, in person. I've led a number of writing workshops for kids and also sometimes just visit and talk to students about what it's like to be a writer.

If you are interested in having me visit, speak to your group, or attend a digital story time, email me!