Meet Our 2021 Speakers
This list will continue to grow as we get closer to our Conference start date, so check back often for updates, and be sure to register!
Alexa Bigwarfe - Conference host
Women in Publishing Summit Host, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Publisher, Champion of Women
Alexa Bigwarfe is an author, speaker, and publisher. Her writing career began as a therapeutic journey after her infant daughter passed away at 2 days old. Her debut book, Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother, launched an unexpected career in publishing and author coaching. Her most recent book, Ditch the Fear and Just Write It! is a guide to help female entrepreneurs who know they want to write a book but need the push to get started. The Women in Publishing Summit is her third online summit for writers, but the first focused solely on women.
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LIVE Training Workshops

Toby Dorr, Author & Speaker
Helping women escape their emotional prisons and find freedom

Roshanda Pratt
Visibility is Power

Vivian Olodun
Failing Forward: Intersectionality, Rejection, and Resilience

Annalisa Parent, Writing Coach at Date With the Muse
Top 5 Hacks to Finish Your Novel Now

Renee Hribar, Sales Strategist & Speaker
Connect with Community to Market and Sell your Book

Kirsten Oliphant, Author
Planning for Fiction Authors: From Writing Through Launch

Desiree Peterkin Bell
Special chat on International Women's Day: Why Women Supporting Women is Important

Irena Miller
The Top 3 Energy Practices to Sharpen Focus, Get More Done, + Erase Information Overload!
Featured Keynote

Jane Friedman
Trends in the Publishing Industry
Non-Fiction Speakers

JoEllen Nordstrom, Founder of FirstEditing
How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Your Editing and Changing Our World

Angela J. Ford, Fantasy Author
Tech Tools for Self-Publishing

Shelly Longenecker, Author & Entrepreneur
Creating Joint Ventures & Affiliate relationships to sell more books

Amy Collins, Literary Agent - Talcott Notch Agency
What authors need to know about finding and working with an agent

Eva Lesko Natiello, Author and Self-Publishing & Book Marketing Consultant
Goodreads for Authors

Mea Smith, Author, Podcaster, Speaker, & Host of StorySwell.net
Harness Fear to Achieve More, A Theory

Joy Rancatore, Indie Author, Publisher, Podcaster
Not "Just" Self-Published

Socially Nina, Video Marketing Mentor
Everything is searchable... are you?

Lindsey Hartz, CEO and Lead Marketing Consultant at Hartz Agency
Launch a Bestselling Book Without Losing Your Mind

Cami Ostman
How to use the right combination of support and accountability to reach your writing and publishing goals

Dee Bell-Williams, CEO of Dr. Dee Unlimited LLC
Have You Started Writing For A Change?

April Beach, CEO, The Sweet Life
How To Build Your Ideal Online Business To Generate Profit Beyond Your Book

Laura Briggs
Amazon Ads 101 for Authors: When & How to Use Them

Dallas Woodburn, Author, Book Coach & Podcast Host
How to Create a Nurturing Writing Routine

Zaakirah N. Muhammad, Author & CEO of Phocused Media Group
How to Tell Your Nonfiction Story

Jamie Beth Cohen, Author, Storyteller, & Podcaster
Creating Your Writing Community

Michelle Lazurek, Author/Agent
Writing a Solid Proposal

Monica Miller, Author
8 Ways to Repurpose Your Book in Social Media Posts that WORK

Helen Vandenberghe, Mentor
Teach and Grow Rich! Profit from your knowledge and turn your Non-fiction book into a course

Pamela Sheppard, Independent Book Editor and Publishing Consultant
Market Analysis for Trends, market viability, and comparative titles

Yvelette Stines, Author and Principal of Stines Communications Group
How To Use Your Authentic Voice on Social Media

Belinda Griffin, Book Marketing Coach & Author Publicity Expert
How to find your target readers (and what to do with them!)

Jodi Brandon, CEO of Jodi Brandon Editorial
Building Blocks for Business Owners Who Want to Write a Book

Mallory Schlabach, Marketing Strategist
The Power of Your Sales Page

Ellen Goodwin, Author
How to work when no one is watching (ie, avoiding procrastination!)

Kate Johnston, Author & Writing Coach
Make your Creative Dreams a Reality through Passion, Consciousness, and Action

Leslie Bouldin, Publishing & Marketing Consultant
Marketing Automation for Authors

Diane Zinna, Writing Teacher and Author of The All-Night Sun

Diane Grimard Wilson, Author, Coach, and Applied Neuroscientist
Neuroscience Advantage for Writers

Lisa Dailey, CEO of Silent Sidekick
Putting technology to work for you

Lynn Whitbeck, Founder & CEO of Petite2Queen
How To Leverage Podcasts To Connect With Readers

M. C. Starbuck, Author and Speaker
Growing Your Audience without going Crazy

Myrdith Leon-McCormack, Founder & Publisher at World Bride Magazine
Are Magazines Dead?

Elizabeth Ducie, Author & Publisher
Pros and Cons to Publishing Routes

Nina Amir, Author, Author Coach, Inspiration to Creation Coach, CHPC
Bringing Change through Your Writing

Ruth L. Snyder, Speaker, Author, and Book Coach
Why and How to do Market Research

Sandra Coffey, Publicity Coach and Media Trainer
Using media publicity to build your writing career

Sherry Ward, CEO of Square Tree Publishing
Expand your Non-Fiction Material into Online Courses, Support Groups, or Curricula - Easy Marketing Tips to Grow Your Revenue Stream!

Stacey Aaronson, Founder of The Book Doctor Is In
8 Essential Building Blocks for the Aspiring Memoirist

Vickie Gould, Book Coach and Publisher
Social Media Marketing for Authors: How to Leverage Your Book to Get Clients BEFORE It's Even Published

Erin Servais, Book Editor, Author Coach, and Founder of Dot and Dash, LLC
Sensitivity Readers

Tara Alemany, Speaker, Author and Founder of Emerald Lake Books

Rita Joyan, CEO of Unbox Your Gift Training
Speaking to Sell Your Books

Linda Penkala, Author, Speaker, LMT
Setting Intention & Space for the Creative Writing Process

Gena McCown, Author
Designing a publisher's One Sheet, Assembling your Publishing Proposal

Jess Owens, YouTuber
Using YouTube to grow their readership

Alison Tedford, Author & Marketer
The difference between book writing & copywriting
Fiction Speakers

Najla Qamber, Creative Director of Qamber Designs & Media
A guide to a smooth cover design process

Lucy Hay, Author & Script Editor
Writing Diverse Characters

Stephanie BwaBwa, YA Fantasy Author & Co-Founder of Indie Author Lifestyle
Worldbuilding

Jennie Goutet, Author
Steps to Take for Success

Eileen Cook, Author & Co-Founder of The Creative Academy for Writers
Writing better conflict

Farzana Doctor, Author & Speaker
Polish That Draft! Self-editing and revision techniques for writers with a manuscript

Niki Simone, Author
How to write strong dialogue

Judy L. Mohr, Writer, Freelance Editor & Internet Security Expert
Creating Perspective Through Deep Point of View (POV)

Stephanie Anderson, Book Designer
Pre-Made Book Covers

Claire Fullerton, Author
Launching and Marketing a book!

Tammy Bird, Author
Learning to write marginalized characters.

Bethany Maines, Author
Fighting for Fiction (Writing Fight Scenes That Don't Suck)

Abby Jordan, Author
Building an audience with intention: how to create a foundation for a lasting career and community

Kasie Whitener, Author and Host "Write On SC" Podcast
Finding Book Clubs

Dalia Dupris, Author
Everything You Want To Know About Writing A Publishable First Novel

Erika Lance, CEO of 4 Horsemen Publications, Inc.
Shameless Self-Promotion

Otescia Johnson, CEO of B.O.Y. Enterprises, Inc.
Fiction: The Lie Through Which We Tell the Truth

Ally Machate
3 Best Ways to Sell More Books

Keri-Rae Barnum, Executive Director of New Shelves Books
Getting into libraries

Margaret R. Sáraco, Writer
Resisting Writer's Block

Steff Green, Author, Publishing Coach, Heavy Metal Maiden
Building A sustainable author career by working your backlist

Shayla Raquel, #1 Best-selling Author of The 10 Commandments of Author Branding
Finding Your Antagonist's Saving Grace

Rita M. Reali, Novelist, Editor at Persnickety Proofreader
Fiction Writing: Character Development

Allison Mackey, Author
Landing a publishing deal in the Christian fiction market

Kim Gravell, Author & Well-being Coach
Creating believable magic in your real world writing

Valerie Willis, COO of 4 Horsemen Publications, Inc.
Foreshadowing for Fiction: How to Tease Your Readers

Jocelyn Lindsay, Coach
Writing Emotions

Jenn Thompson, Friendly Neighborhood Book Nerd or Author
Self-publishing for Fiction Authors

Lola Wilcox
How to Plot a Character Transformation
Children's Books Speakers

Belinda Mays, Author, Speaker, Woman in Tech
6 Step To Self Publish Your Children's Book

Meg Welch Dendler, Author & Editor
Writing for Young Readers - Dos and Don'ts for the genre of kidlit

Cynthia L. Fails, CEO, LaunchCrate Publishing
What Makes a Children's Book Great - And How Do I Write One?

Karen Ferreira, Owner of GetYourBookIllustrations
How to find the right illustrator and work with them

Maria Dismondy, Founder of Cardinal Rule Press
Best tips for a successful children's book launch

Joycelyn Strickland-Egans, Educator & Author
Reaching your Audience: Connecting with Parents & their Children

Phillipa Warden, Author
How to grow your audience through themes and activities

Allison Andrews, Author and CEO of Andrews Creative
Tools for Success - Making videos for more success

Sunny Duran, Illustrator
What Children's book authors need to know about layout, design, and illustrations

Arielle Haughee, Author & Owner of Orange Blossom Publishing
Perfecting the Picture Book Manuscript

Gayle M Irwin, Author & Freelance Writer
Using Your Passion to Inspire Readers

E. Danielle Butler
Change Begins with Children: Creating Children's Books with Change in Mind

Jennifer Navarre, Kidlit Editor & Coach
Take your first steps toward becoming a Kidlit Author: Genres & categories, methods of publishing, tips on how to get started!

Stacy Roberts, Author & Speaker
How To Write A Children's Book That Teaches Leadership Lessons To Young Children

Natasha Carlow, Author
How sharing our stories can have magical results

Medea Kalantar, Speaker
Tried and True Resources for Creating and Marketing a Best-Selling Children's Book Series

Rachel Pellegrino, Publisher and Writing Coach
Finding Your Audience

Felicia Lee, Author
Diversity & Positive Representation in Children’s Literature
Writing Romance

Yahrah St. John

Ines Johnson

Kristi Dosh
Publishers Roundtable

Cynthia Fails

Kate Stead

E. Danielle Butler

Diane Windsor

Jennifer Bright

Angela Engel
Writing To Heal

Diane Zinna

Cami Ostman
New Authors

Shruti Ganapathy

Esabella Strickland

K.T. Anglehart

Emily A. Myers

Mardine Perrins

Renee Eckles-Hardy
Why You Need a Team

Alexa Bigwarfe
Author and Publisher; Host of the Women in Publishing Summit

Nancy Cavillones
Marketing Operations VA; Assistant to Alexa Bigwarfe

Sarah O'Dell
Marketing and Social Media VA, Assistant to Alexa Bigwarfe

Raewyn Sangari
Unicorn Virtual Assistant