Speaker for conferences and events

I'm a routinely requested speaker at conferences and forums for writers, beekeepers, and agribusiness professionals. 

Popular topics for writers

Accounting basics for writers
Best blogging practices
Book and author marketing
Business of being a writer
Freelance writing (various related topics)
Multiple streams of income with your words
SEO writing (search engine optimization)
Press release writing and distribution
Writing for magazines

Popular topics for beekeepers and farm businesses

Be media ready: How to position your farm business for journalists, podcasts, and the news
Beyond honey money: Earn year-round income from beekeeping
Natural beekeeping practices
Honey, bee, and farm business marketing and publicity
Learn how to publish articles and books about all things related to your farm business
Simple ways to include permaculture design in apiaries, pollinator gardens, and farms
Value-added products and other ways to build your farm's income

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Speaking fees

My fees vary depending on the topic, length of the program, and location. Waived conference admission and meals are generous and can help offset speaking fees, but are not accepted in lieu of a speaking payment. I welcome an opportunity to discuss the details of your event and how to structure the programming in a mutually beneficial way.

Virtual engagements
Speaking fee

For travel less than 1-hour drive-time from Pittsboro, NC or Bryson City, NC
Speaking fee
Mileage*

For travel more than 1-hour drive-time from Pittsboro, NC or Bryson City, NC
Speaking fee
Mileage*
$150 nightly hotel credit
$50 daily food credit (for engagements 2 days or longer)
Airfare (if flying)

Sample of past events

Forsyth County Beekeepers Club - 2022
Stanly County Beekeepers Club - 2021
Beekeepers of the Neuse - 2021
Corporate events - Research Triangle Park, North Carolina - 2019
Poetry on Your Plate - Carrboro, North Carolina - April 2018
A Day for Writers via North Carolina Writers Network-West - Sylva, North Carolina - May 2017
Leadership Triangle Regional Class - Pittsboro, North Carolina - April 2017
She Leads Conference via Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy - Raleigh, North Carolina - March 2017
Holly Springs Community Arts Festival - Holly Springs, North Carolina - February 2017
wART 95.5 FM (Marshall, NC), Writers Words Radio Special Guest - October 2016
Wake County Public Libraries - Apex, North Carolina  - July 2016
Blue Ridge Writers Conference - Blue Ridge, Georgia - April 2016
Triangle Sisters in Crime Workshop - Cary, North Carolina - March 2016
Career Day Speaker Chatham Middle School - Siler City, North Carolina - March 2016
Wake-Up Wednesday - Pittsboro, North Carolina - February 2016
Holly Springs Community Arts Festival - Holly Springs, North Carolina - February 2016
Young Writers Conference - Rolesville, North Carolina - October 2015
Wake County Public Libraries - Apex, North Carolina - October 2015
Mills Park Middle School - Cary, North Carolina - December 2014
Asheville WordFest - Asheville, North Carolina - May 2014
Raleigh Public Relations Society - Raleigh, North Carolina - March 2014
American Society of Journalists & Authors ShopTalk - Times Square, New York - October 2013
Farm at Weathers Creek 2-Day Writing Workshop - Cleveland, North Carolina - June 2013
​Poetry on Your Plate - Carrboro, North Carolina - April 2012

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*(As of 2023, the federal rate is $0.655 per mile.)