Paula Boyd
Author of the Award-Winning Jolene Jackson Mystery Series
Presentations and Events
Paula Boyd has been a featured speaker at conferences and events across the country. She has presented workshops for large and small groups, and her presentations are geared to having fun while learning.
Paula and her books have been featured in numerous national and regional magazines, newspapers and other publications. She has appeared on television programs, including CSPAN's BookTV.
Paula is available for speaking events on a variety of topics ranging from writing and publishing to motivational and self development topics. Most presentations can be adapted to a lecture or interactive workshop format as needed. Some topics include:
Writing and Publishing
"Hooking: It's Not What You Think" - An interactive workshop on developing a dynamic opening for your novel that grabs the reader from the first sentence.
"So You Want to Write a Book..." - A soul-searching look at your motivations and expectations.
"Storytelling versus Writing" - Exploring how the "rules" of writing can kill a good story, and how you can prevent it.
"What's Your Style?" - Discovering your own style of writing and letting go of what you think you "should" do.
"Crack Me Up" - Do you have what it takes to write humor? Discover how you can make people laugh with what you already know.
Motivational and Self Development
"Where's the Remote?" - What it really means when we say someone is pushing our buttons and how we can unwire the signals.
"It's Not a Secret" - Five simple steps that can change your life--if you want them to.
"Sunflowers and Mudpuppies" - How to recognize the positive and negative influences in your life and what to do about them.
"Earth School 101" - Spirituality isn't just for Sundays anymore. How to see every day as a opportunity for learning and spiritual growth no matter what that day looks like.
Paula and her books have been featured in numerous national and regional magazines, newspapers and other publications. She has appeared on television programs, including CSPAN's BookTV.
Paula is available for speaking events on a variety of topics ranging from writing and publishing to motivational and self development topics. Most presentations can be adapted to a lecture or interactive workshop format as needed. Some topics include:
Writing and Publishing
"Hooking: It's Not What You Think" - An interactive workshop on developing a dynamic opening for your novel that grabs the reader from the first sentence.
"So You Want to Write a Book..." - A soul-searching look at your motivations and expectations.
"Storytelling versus Writing" - Exploring how the "rules" of writing can kill a good story, and how you can prevent it.
"What's Your Style?" - Discovering your own style of writing and letting go of what you think you "should" do.
"Crack Me Up" - Do you have what it takes to write humor? Discover how you can make people laugh with what you already know.
Motivational and Self Development
"Where's the Remote?" - What it really means when we say someone is pushing our buttons and how we can unwire the signals.
"It's Not a Secret" - Five simple steps that can change your life--if you want them to.
"Sunflowers and Mudpuppies" - How to recognize the positive and negative influences in your life and what to do about them.
"Earth School 101" - Spirituality isn't just for Sundays anymore. How to see every day as a opportunity for learning and spiritual growth no matter what that day looks like.
Please email paula@paulaboyd.com for further information on presentation topics and materials, and to check scheduling.
Individual mentoring services by appointment.
