Speaking
Vibrant. Genuine. Professional.
Entertaining.
These are a few of the
terms used to describe Christy when she speaks. She is available
to share at writers groups, churches, retreats and conferences.
Here are a few of her
most popular topics:
For
General Audiences:
*Life Lessons
Learned by Being a Writer
Rejection happens? Critiques
are good for you? Perserverance paves the way to publication? All
these things that Christy has learned as a writer can be applied
to life as well.
*The Power of
a Song
A talk about the impact
of music, based on Christy's book "Changed: True Stories of
Finding God in Christian Music."
For
Women:
*All I Really
Need to Know I Learned by Dieting
Believe it or not, a lot
of lessons can be learned from dieting, things like: the importance
of accountability, you truly are what you eat, and it's not about
dieting but eating right.
*Faith, Fun and Frappuccinos--Building
Friendships One Espresso at a Time
A talk about the importance
of bonding with sisters in Christ which includes some tasty recipes
for lattes and other warm drinks.
For
Writers:
*Dealing with
Rejections
Rejections aren't fun,
but they can be! A pep talk that deals with the reality of rejections,
how to handle them and what not to do.
*Working with
Critique Partners
Critique partners can
be a blessing, but there's an art to analyzing the work of others.
Christy will show you the importance of, "It's not what you
say, but how you say it."
*5 Common Mistakes
of Fiction Writers
Having trouble with your
novel? Christy willl show you a few basic problems to look for in
order to get your work-in-progress on the right track.
*Interviewing
Made Easy
As someone who does from
three to ten interviews a week, Christy will give advice on tracking
down the right source, asking the right questions, and handling
awkward situations.
Christy is also available
to speak on other topics. Email her here
for more information.

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