Appearances

Speaking Engagements

Joanne speaks on a variety of writing-related topics in short formats as well as full day workshops. View the list of prior engagements and speaking experience and contact Joanne if you are interested in scheduling an event. Topics may be negotiated, but previous workshops include:

Tending the Writer’s Emotional Health
The Submission School
Countdown to Liftoff: Launching Your Career (full day workshop)
Miniseries: Maximum Payback
Self Promotion for the Romance Writer
Honing Your Synopsis Skills
Learning the Tropes
Lessons of Series Romance
Writer vs. Revisions (Available as an online workshop)
Writing as a Career (for high school students)
Writing the Popular Fiction Novel (for college age-students)

Joanne also frequently speaks with her critique partner Catherine Mann and their joint workshops include:

Decoding Series: Finding Your Home in Category Romance
Bad Boys of Category
Bigger, Badder Bad Boys
No Dumping Allowed: Creating Opening Pages that Sparkle
Productive Partnerships: Maximizing The Critique Relationship
Author/Agent Career Building