Larry K. & Lorna Collins > Speaking Topics
Lorna and Larry are highly experienced speakers and workshop presenters. They have conducted writing workshops at five EPICon conferences and have given the keynote address. As members of Lagunita Writers, they have taken part in several panels on various subjects presented at bookstores and libraries. In addition, they have presented couples' retreats for church groups. They are available to speak to your group and for book club meetings in Southern California. Contact them at 31months@cox.net to schedule an appearance. Some of their speaking topics include the following:
Writing Workshops
25 words or less : How to Write the Perfect Pitch
Don't Cheat the Reader - This presentation is designed for writers on how to avoid the most common pitfalls of writing. How to keep your readers from throwing the book across the room and into the trash can.
Writing Nonfiction - This requires different skills than writing fiction, and we can tell you how to do it!
Collaboration - We present guidelines on how to write together and make it fun instead of torture.
Critique Partners/Writing Groups - Why you should consider sharing your work with a partner or group. What to look for, what to avoid and how to find one, as well as suggestions for group processes are covered.
Long-Distance Writing Partners - How to write with a partner when you live in different locations.
What's in a Name? - How to name your books, places and characters, and why it's important.
General Interest Workshops
Money Wealth & Happiness - Identify your relationship with money. Discover what constitutes real wealth. Learn how to find genuine happiness.
How to Travel the World Without Being the Ugly American - Lagunita Writers Group has presented this workshop several times. It is of interest and value to tour groups and those who just love to travel.
How to Publish Your First Book or So You Want to Be an Author - We have presented this both as a group panel with Lagunita Writers Group and as a workshop presentation.
Direct inquiries to Lorna & Larry by contacting them at 31months@cox,net.