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Questions or Comments?
I can’t promise that I will be able to answer every e-mail, but I will do my very best to read them all! Click here
School Visits
Depending on the age of the students and whether I’m presenting at an assembly or in a classroom, I can cover one or a combination of the following topics:
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The life of a writer – what I really do all day, where I get ideas, how my stories get turned into books
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Understanding debt and delayed gratification (This goes along with themes in The Limit. It is a very important and FUN presentation, which I tie into writing and achieving goals.)
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Get excited about reading!
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Get excited about writing!
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Where do story ideas come from? (a classroom presentation that culminates in creating a story together)
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Making your writing stronger (better for grades 5 and up)
“Students were entranced by her presentation and sat quietly throughout. You have to understand that this is no small feat. The material she presented was not only interesting but also important for them to learn. Students didn’t want her to leave.”
– Doug Jolley, Sixth Grade Teacher
Make the visit meaningful
A visit from me as an author goes over much better – and is considerably more exciting for the kids – if they are familiar with my books.
If you would like to schedule a visit, please e-mail me and we can discuss dates and my fees. Click here
Virtual Visits
Bring me into your classroom over the Internet via Skype! It’s easy, fun and – for a short visit with students who have read at least one of my books – free! This is a great option for groups with limited funds for author visits. Click Here for more information about virtual visits and the Skype an Author website. Take it from me – a person who couldn’t even set up her own Facebook page but was able to set up a Skype account and install a webcam – it really is easy!
Conferences and Workshops
I can present on one or a combination of the following topics:
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My journey as an author
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Publishing with an agent versus without an agent
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Publishing with a small house versus a large house
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Revision – making your writing as strong as it can be
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Outlining for writers who hate to outline
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Need me to cover a different topic? Just ask!
Comments from conference attendees:
The conference was great and your information was beyond helpful. Thank you.
You were incredible at the conference! I was so excited to meet you and learned quite a lot. Your revision process class blew me away. My pen couldn’t keep up with all the advice you offered. Thank you!
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