Want to help me with a fun project? Help me find a speaking gig in Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe, or any other city in Arizona. Why? I’ve always wanted to go there, and since I have a lot of clients in Arizona, for some reason, I figure it’s a realistic goal. I won’t even charge a speaking fee…just transportation and lodging. I’d be thrilled to speak to a group of authors about how to work with a ghostwriter, how to work with an editor, how to self-edit your writing, how to organize your non-fiction book project, or other similar topics. So Arizona writers’ clubs, publishing conferences, writers retreats, etc., would all be good venues.
The first person to successfully book me at an Arizona speaking engagement will be rewarded with a 25% discount on your book editing project, or a gift certificate of approximate equivalent value to use for my other related services (I will help you determine the best way to use it, if you’re unsure).
Help me with this little experiment. It’ll be fun, I promise!
P.S. Wondering how I got this idea? I got a call from someone in Phoenix, Arizona asking me to speak to a writers group. He had seen me on Jerry Simmons’ newsletter. Unfortunately, he didn’t know I wasn’t a local. But I was….this….close…. So the next logical step is to land one!
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Lauren, have you contacted Jerry Simmons about this? He’s the first one to come to my mind. I talk to him (on email) frequently and could bring it up, unless you’ve already spoken with him. Let me know if I can help.
Sally
Lauren,
None of the groups I know of pay for speakers here where I live. (I know, cheep-cheep!). That said, Yavapai College runs the Hassayampa Writing Institute for one week every year in July.
That is a fabulous and well attended project, and might fit the bill for you? Here’s a link: http://www.yavapai.cc.az.us/hassayampa.nsf
If you just google it, you’ll find several more links. By now, of course, it seems as though all the presenters are lined up, but who knows?
Here in Prescott, at a mile high, it could be a good place to be in July.
I love how you put this goal out there! I think I’ll sleep on some of my goals, write about them on my blog and see if anything develops. Great idea.
Thanks Sally and Katie,
Unfortunately, it’s rather universal that writers’ groups have low budgets for speakers. And yes, Jerry is aware of my goal, but isn’t aware of any opportunities for me right now. He’s a great guy though and I’m sure he’ll be keeping his eyes open.
Katie, thanks for the tip on the writing group. It may be too late for this year, but I can always try for next year! I’ll check out your blog soon to see if I can give you any assistance with your goals!
Lauren