Speaker

In addition to being a published author and web site designer, Tiffany has also spoken at various events and presented workshops on several topics related to writing, web sites and life. See below for a list of topics she has available. If you are interested in inviting her to speak at an event, conference, seminar or on a panel, please use the contact form.

Speaking Topics

BENCHED ON THE PLAYING FIELD OF LIFE
Have you ever felt like you were sitting on the sidelines and watching life play out before your eyes, wondering when it would be your turn? Whether you have spent years waiting for a dream to come true or you've been feeling left out while others around you succeed and move forward with great success in their lives, you're not alone. There is a time for everything, and although it might not be on your timeline, it will happen when it's supposed to happen. Come hear a personal story of trials and triumphs that have led to both a fulfilling and rewarding life and see how you can apply those same principles to your own life as you wait for God's timing.

CHARACTER CONVERSATIONS — 10 WAYS DIALOGUE CAN DEFINE YOUR CHARACTERS
Readers get to know your characters five different ways. Dialogue is a key component. It can make or break your characters and mean the difference between allowing the dialogue to carry you or falling back on narrative that might bore the reader. Learn ways you can liven up your characters and make them unforgettable to the reader.

FROM PREMISE TO PUBLISHED — SIX STEPS THAT WILL GET YOU THERE
It can be a daunting task to take an idea and believe it will one day becoming a published book, but it IS possible. Here are some key ways you can make sure you succeed in each step along the way.

KILLING HISTORY OR BRINGING IT TO LIFE
Writing historical fiction requires a lot of work. But you don't want to get so bogged down in research that you forget your story or your characters. And for contemporary, including historical tidbits could liven up your writing. Some tips and tricks for weaving history into your story and creating a vivid period setting are included in this workshop.

THE TRAINING WHEELS OF WRITING
Writing is not for the faint of heart. It takes dedication, persistence, and a never-give-up mindset. But there are also a few things that will help make the transition from training wheels to a two-wheeler in no time. And you don't want to skip a step, or your freewheeling days might be a bit wobbly.

IF YOU JUST BUILD IT, THEY WON'T COME
Web sites require work. You have to make your site work for you and market through it. Whether it's a blog or a full-blown site, visitors need a reason to come back. You have to give it to them. In this workshop, you'll learn tricks of the trade and simple tools to keep visitors coming back again and again. Guaranteed traffic is guaranteed exposure. The more who know your name, the better your publicity will be.

WHY ALL WRITERS NEED A WEB SITE
In this world of technology and fast-based marketing, you need to establish a presence online. If you are serious about your career and want to make something of it, you need a web site. Editors, agents, readers and buyers will visit a writer's web site FIRST if they know nothing about you. If you don't have one, they'll move on to the next candidate they're considering. You don't want to be left in the dust. You'll learn the primary reasons why you need a site, how to get one (registering a domain, getting a host, etc.), and what to put on it. You'll have the basics you need to get started.

BLOGGING — CAN I REALLY DO IT?
In one word? Yes! You can. Everywhere you look these days, it seems everyone has a blog of some sort. It could be through Blogger, MySpace, ShoutLife, FaceBook, WordPress or many others. You might be scared about getting one and the responsibility of posting. But, it's not as scary as it seems. You'll learn how to start a blog, what you need to do to maintain it, and the merits or downfalls of the key blogs on the Internet.

WEB SITES, BLOGS and COMPUTERS....OH MY!
Have you ever stared at your computer screen and had the word "crazy" enter your mind? When you see the hundreds and thousands of web sites out there or the myriad of informative newsletters or popular blogs and felt your heart stop or sweat begin to form on your brow? I'm here to reassure you that there's no reason to fear. Before you leave, you'll be confident and walk away with the basic grasp of how to make each one of these work for you. From there, you can decide which ones are right for you and go from there.

YOUR WEB SITE AND YOU
Have you ever browsed the Internet for someone you know or someone you've read about only to be disappointed when you reach their site and discover that it failed to meet your expecatations? If you have a web site, you don't want this to happen to you. We'll talk about ways to improve your overall appearance, enhance the navigation and flow of your site, and make it a place where folks want to stay for a while. You'll also discover simple tricks to jazz up your site without a lot of fanfare. The worst thing that could happen to a writer is for a potential visitor to leave because of disinterest.