I speak at conferences and writers’ groups, lead workshops, and join podcasts to talk about writing, nonfiction authorship, and clear communication.
- Experienced: I’ve spent more than 10 years speaking at conferences, writers’ groups, and on podcasts
- Well-prepared: I’ll bring talks and workshops tailored for your groups
- Flexible format: I’m available for keynotes, workshops, panels, and podcast interviews — in person or virtual
Speaking Topics
- Getting Your Brain in Gear: The Inner Game of Writing — How writers can work with their mindset, not against it, to write more consistently.
- Refining Your Writing Voice: Practical techniques for tuning your writing voice and style
- Writing to Be Understood — Why clarity is a skill, and how technical/business writers can make complex ideas land.
- Using Discount Book Promotions — A practical talk for indie authors on pricing and promotion strategy.
- Writing in the Age of AI — How AI is changing (and not changing) the writer’s job.
- Book Proposals — A practical process for a winning proposal
Interested in something else? Let’s talk!
Live and Virtual Speaking
I speak at a wide range of writers conferences and groups, including the San Francisco Writer’s Conference, The Central Coast Writer’s Conference, The Nonfiction Writing Conference, the Thinking Funny conference, the National Press Club Indie Author group, and the International Dublin Writer’s Festival. I also enjoy speaking to writer’s groups.
For speaking engagements, contact me — I’m happy to talk through topic, format, and fit.
What Conference Organizers Say
Anne has spoken for the Nonfiction Writers Conference and our other events several times over the years. We are happy to invite her back again and again because she’s a true pro. She always comes well-prepared, delivers a tremendous amount of value for the audience, and receives high ratings on our post-event surveys. I never hesitate to consider her as a speaker for our programs—and we have high expectations!
Workshops
I offer interactive writing workshops for various audiences. Topics include:
- Getting your brain in gear for writing
- Exercises to tune and stretch your writing voice
I also offer workshops for workgroups with topics tailored to the workplace, including writing effective emails and writing with authority. Contact me to tailor a workshop for your needs.
Podcast Guest Appearances
joining podcasts to talk about writing, nonfiction authorship, and clear communication.
- How to create sustainable writing habits that balance creativity with productivity
- Making technical or complex ideas understandable to general audiences
- How and where AI fits into the writing process
- Subscription marketing and customer-focused business writing
If you host a podcast are looking for a guest to speak on these or other topics, let me know.
Here’s are a few of the dozens of podcasts I’ve done in recent years:
The Speaking Club: How to Write and Be Understood
Draft2Digital Self-Publishing Insiders: Writing Better Nonfiction.
The Innovation Show with Aidan McCullen: Writing to Be Understood with Anne Janzer
Six Pixels of Separation podcast (Now Thinking with Mitch Joel): Anne Janzer on Writing a Book That Makes a Difference
The Marketing Book podcast: Get the Word Out by Anne Janzer
How to Be Awesome at Your Job: Writing Better with Anne Janzer
The Business Storytelling Podcast: The importance of ongoing practice to evolve your marketing storytelling
Short Speaking Clips
How Technology Changes Business Writing (One Minute)
For more examples, visit my YouTube page.
Let’s Talk
Interested in having me speak, lead a workshop, or join your podcast? Email me (anne @ annejanzer.com) or book a time here, so we can talk about what would work for your audience.
