Presentations for Writers

I love to teach. I was an 8th-grade English teacher, I've been an instructor for the Institute of Children's Literature, and now I present at writers' conferences, including both national and local events. I try to inspire writers as well as give practical tips with plenty of examples and handouts. Here are some of my topics:

Putting Together a Picture Book Poetry Collection
Basics of Children's Poetry
Feel the Beat: Scan Your Poetry or Rhyming Picture Book
Rhyme and Nonfiction: A Great Match
Writing on Demand: Breaking into the Educational Market
The Nonfiction Book Proposal
The Publishing Middleman: Working With Book Packagers
Multiple Choice: Writing Assessment Materials
Making a Living from Words
From One Timid Promoter to Another

Here are a few references. If you'd like to discuss a session, please email me. I look forward to talking with you!

You can also see my mentoring and workbook options for writers on my Resources for Writers page.

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