Public Speaking

“Tracking Changes: Navigating Today's Editorial Process”
Writers entering the publishing business may find the industry confusing. This session aims to demystify one aspect: the editorial process. I'll review the traditional editorial process, show how it's been adapted to self-publishing authors, cover how to work with freelance professionals and their feedback, and offer insight into the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word. As an experienced editor, I will welcome attendees' questions at the end.
“Don't be a poopyhead: slurs, ableism, and inclusive language”
As language artists, we shape the world with the words we use and those we delete. In this session, I’ll provide background on ableism and slurs, and then I'll invite attendees to offer replacements for common slurs and insults. My hope is this session will be fun and possibly silly, even while we’re discussing a serious topic. Presentation will be informed by “Elements of Indigenous Style,” The Radical Copyeditor, “The Conscious Style Guide,” and others.
“Put your best book forward: The GMCs of author booth design”
Building an author booth could be a topic for a semester-long class, but I hit the highlights in this session. Aided with plenty of pictures, I talk about the elements of good table design, how to pack for an author event, and how to handle introversion and fatigue. I'll touch on how to make a sale and the hidden costs of attending in-person events.

Writing and Editing Podcast

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starting at $150 for one hour; includes fifteen minutes of Q&A