A “Pint-sized Powerhouse!”

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With the stage presence of a performer, the brains of a lawyer, and the heart of a teacher of the deaf — all wrapped up into one to deliver a productive, purposeful, and passionate presentation!

Professional Speaker

Lisa has years of experience as a professional speaker, webinar host, and podcast guest.

She has had the pleasure of serving as the Webinar Host for the Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA) since spring 2019. Serving in this role keeps her finger on the pulse of the writing community, and affords her a front-row seat to the changes and trends of the publishing industry.

She often speaks for writer groups and organizations, working closely with agents, editors, book coaches, authors, and other experts in the publishing industry.

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Visit the News & Events page for upcoming events and speaking engagements, and to see Lisa’s past speaking engagements.

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If you’re looking for a speaker for your writer conference, podcast, book club, or any other writing- or reading-related event, contact Lisa to discuss.

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Rabbis of the Garden StateI enjoyed Lisa's presentation for the Minnesota Writers Workshop on "Mining the Truth to Influence Your Writing." Lisa is a wonderful presenter — very clear, upbeat, knowledgeable, and open.

I was delighted that I had read many of the books she referred to. I'm a big fan of David Copperfield, The Bell Jar, and Dani Shapiro's Inheritance. What a lineup!"

Daniel MeltzDaniel Meltz, author of Rabbis of the Garden State, danielmeltz.com

Speaking Topics:

Writing Craft:

  • Turning Fact Into Fiction: Mining the Truth to Influence Your Writing

  • Writing About Family Secrets: Drama, Discovery, and Mystery

  • Creative Structure: Writing Multiple Points of View and Dual Timeline

  • Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: Writing as an Act of Vulnerability and Bravery

  • Do No Harm: Respectfully Writing Outside Your Experience & Identity

  • These Little Earthquakes: How to Write Fiction About Marginalized Communities as Rights and Protections Shift and Crumble

Business, Branding & Marketing:

  • Get Yourself Out There: Dynamic Public Speaking for Writers

  • The Brand Called You: Personal & Professional Branding for Writers

  • Building Your Author Platform: Embracing the Marketing Side of Writing

  • The 4 Cs of Social Media: Creating a Successful Online Presence

  • The Power of the Author Newsletter: Building Your Mailing List to Stay Connected to Readers

  • Writer as Entrepreneur: Making Sense of the Business Side of Writing

Productivity & Mindset:

  • The 6 Pillars of Center Stage Success for Writers: A Holistic Approach to a Successful Writing Career

  • Developing a Growth Mindset as a Writer: Overcoming Internal & External Blocks to Success

  • The Productive Writer: Conquering Time Bandits to Focus on Your Writing

  • Don’t Be a Seesaw: Strategies for Achieving Life-Work-Writing Balance

Publishing:

  • Publishing Paths for Today’s Strategic Author – Choices, Decisions & Priorities

  • Ready, Set, Launch! Developing a Successful Book Launch Plan

  • Successful Collaboration: Working with Your Publishing Team

I like to share updates on my author journey, book recommendations, musings on the writing life and community, and introduce you to great authors.

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