After working as a full-time university professor for seven years, I have extensive experience speaking publicly on writing, teaching, and storytelling. I have presented at the Student Success in Writing Conference in Savannah, Georgia, as well as other venues.
I specialize in compelling visual presentations that engage audiences through activities, reflection, and discussion.
Topics
- How to craft compelling stories (fiction and nonfiction)
- Why editing matters
- Balancing a writing career with a day job
- Writing historical fiction
- Compassionate critique
- Teaching first-year writing and research

Sample presentations
- Applying Photovoice Concepts to Composition in a College Bridge Program (PowerPoint, presented at Student Success in Writing Conference, April 2018)
- Syllabus Design (PowerPoint, presented to graduate students at Georgia Southern University, November 2017)