Workshops
Are you looking for a presenter for your writing group or conference? With 25 years of teaching experience and a passion for helping writers, presenting is one of my favorite ways to pay it forward. As a retired educator, I don’t simply talk, I teach and attendees learn. Check out the workshops I’m currently offering. If you’re interested in a topic not listed, let’s chat!
Endorsements
Karen’s session was packed with practical ideas and suggestions for book marketing—things she learned while marketing her first novel. Karen is genuine, positive, and obviously cares about helping writers market their books. This workshop is definitely worth the time!
The examples Karen provided were some of the clearest I’ve ever seen. I was able to immediately pull out my WIP and make changes that allowed the words to sing. Several of the members thanked me for inviting Karen to speak. I highly recommend her and we’re planning to have her back for one of our longer workshops.
Karen’s presentation was so engaging and eye-opening. She presented information in a way that was easy to understand and apply. My writing group told me numerous times how much they enjoyed Karen’s presentation. She is a wonderful speaker, and we’ve been anxious to have her visit again. Karen doesn’t just have experience and knowledge about writing and publishing but also an infectious enthusiasm that is inspiring. I encourage anyone who is able to attend or host one of Karen’s workshops to do it. You won’t be disappointed.
Karen’s story critique is so valuable. It is the most powerful part of this class (How to Write for Chicken Soup for the Soul).
Endorsements
Karen’s session was packed with practical ideas and suggestions for book marketing—things she learned while marketing her first novel. Karen is genuine, positive, and obviously cares about helping writers market their books. This workshop is definitely worth the time!
The examples Karen provided were some of the clearest I’ve ever seen. I was able to immediately pull out my WIP and make changes that allowed the words to sing. Several of the members thanked me for inviting Karen to speak. I highly recommend her and we’re planning to have her back for one of our longer workshops.
Karen’s presentation was so engaging and eye-opening. She presented information in a way that was easy to understand and apply. My writing group told me numerous times how much they enjoyed Karen’s presentation. She is a wonderful speaker, and we’ve been anxious to have her visit again. Karen doesn’t just have experience and knowledge about writing and publishing but also an infectious enthusiasm that is inspiring. I encourage anyone who is able to attend or host one of Karen’s workshops to do it. You won’t be disappointed.
Karen’s story critique is so valuable. It is the most powerful part of this class (How to Write for Chicken Soup for the Soul).
Writing For Chicken Soup For The Soul
You have a story to tell and Chicken Soup for the Soul wants to pay to hear it! Chicken Soup publishes approximately 12 books a year, each with 101 stories told by writers like you. Learn what makes a great story, how to write it, and what to expect after you submit. (This workshop is not endorsed by Chicken Soup for the Soul. I’m a Chicken Soup contributor simply sharing my experience.)
How To Lead A Successful Book Launch Team
You’re writing a book, but how will readers discover it among the thousands of new books published each month? You need a book launch team. From my experience launching dozens of books for authors, I will share the best tips for success and the biggest mistakes to avoid. Learn how to recruit and manage your team, how to equip them to promote your book, and how to move your book up the Amazon new release and bestseller ranks.
How To Write Devotions
Compose inspirational devotions that connect real-life experiences with biblical principles to encourage or challenge others in their faith walk. You’ll discover how to structure a devotion that focuses on one spiritual truth, and where to seek publication. I’ll share everything I’ve learned as a multi-published devotion writer for Guideposts devotional books and magazines, including the bestselling devotional Mornings with Jesus.
Conflict & Tension In All The Right Places
Conflict and tension in the right places make readers turn pages. Learn how an inciting incident, opposition, plot twists and reversals can set your story in motion and keep it in motion. Put it all in the right places, and you’ll write a novel readers can’t put down.
Book Descriptions That Sell
An intriguing cover invites a reader to pick up a book, but irresistible back cover copy entices the reader to buy the book. Writing a book description is a dreaded struggle for many authors. But your book description must first grab agents and publishers before it gets a chance to hook readers. Discover common mistakes authors make when writing back cover copy, and learn a few simple steps to write a book description agents, publishers, and readers will love.