Joan Hall's Speaking Engagements

• Writers’ groups • Book stores & libraries • Civic organizations • School teachers and church groups

Contact her, and she will tailor-make a presentation to fit your time and interests.

NEW BOOKS COMING

Book clubs: Go to the Books page to see what's available (study/discussion guides, sample chapters, etc.) If Joan will be in your area, ask her about speaking to your group (minimum 10 people).

RECENT EVENTS: .

TV Interview James Carter's CCTV Books in Review--Fort Worth
TV Interview on half-hour DCTV talk show, 10:30 AM Sundays, "Freedom to Read"-Sally Hansen, Host - DallasAug. 26, 10 am - 4 PM, Writers' League of Texas office in Austin

Coming Soon:
(Apr. 14, Sat., 10:30 AM, Denton Library-North Branch, 3020 N. Locust, Denton, TX. Presentation: "How to Write a Synopsis" besides civic club & book club presentations) only events open to public will be listed here

May 5, Sat., all day: Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th St. Georgetown, TX. Joan will be coordinating the San Gabriel Writers' League annual "Writing Smarter Workshop"

May 15, Tues., noon, Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St., Abilene, TX: "Texas Author Series" discussing her book, Just Visitin' Old Texas Jails

May 17, Thurs., time TBD, Buffalo Gap, State House Press publisher release party, for Just Visitin' Old Texas Jails

June 1, 6:30-8:00 PM, signing at Hill Country Book Store, Georgetown, Texas. Talking about latest release, Just Visitin' Old Texas Jails.

June 16, 2 PM, Barnes & Noble, La Frontera Shopping Center, 2701 Parker Rd., Round Rock, TX, signing for Just Visitin' Old Texas Jails

July 7, Sat. all day, Joan will be hosting the annual workshop/retreat at her home for San Gabriel Writers' League members.

July 14, signing, New Day Books & Gifts, Hutto, Texas

Aug. 4, 11 AM-1 PM, East Arlington Branch Library, 1624 New York Avenue, Arlington, Texas 76010. Presentation: "To Show, Tell, or Leave the Heck Out: That is the Question"

(Aug. 4, 2-4 PM): Barnes & Noble Arlington, 934 E. Copeland Road, Arlington, Texas 76011. Talking about latest release, Just Visitin' Old Texas Jails.

Aug.1-12, ArmadilloCon in Austin, Texas.

Sept. 21, noon: Heritage Chapter of County Extension Lunch & Learn. "Fall: A Time for Hauntings" plus book signing.

Sept. 27-29: West Texas Book Festival, Abilene, TX. Details TB.

"How exciting to have had a class with such great evaluations!"
Stephanie Sheppard, Writers' League of Texas Executive Director, Austin, Texas

"Everyone enjoyed the way you interacted with the participants and answered their questions....Your experience and expertise are complimented by your personalities."
Mike Yeager, President and Marie Hyde, Consultant & Workshop Coordinator for Texarkana Creative Writers' League, Texarkana, Texas

"Our group was so fired up after this workshop, we met again that evening to go over plans for moving forward."
Simon Rex-Lear, Arlington Writers, Arlington, Texas

Suggested Workshops: (longer versions include more interaction and hands-on practice)

"Ready, Set - Publish! Self-Editing” - Either a 45-minute version OR full day versions. A how-to workshop for capturing your best ideas, finding the best form, and polishing to perfection.

"Location, Location! Creating a Memorable Sense of Place" (45 min. to full day)

“Flash Fiction: What? How? Why? And Where to Sell it!” (Version 1: 45 min. to 1 hour) or (Version 2: Half-day)

“SOS - Saving Our Showplaces” - 45 minute presentation or “Now Showing at a Theater Near You” - 1 hour presentation

“Demystifying Writers' Demons”: 10 Mistakes You Never Have to Make Again - 1 hour presentation

"Through the Eyes of a Judge: Making Contests Pay" Half day or full day workshop Finally a workshop to get you "on the same page" with contest judges. Discover how to: enter contests and win, make your entries more professional, learn to think like a judge (nuts & bolts), gain invaluable "insider" experience by volunteering as a contest judge, practice hands-on activities.

"Short Story Writing: From Concept to Completion" One 2-hour class a week for 6 weeks In this 6-weeks class, Joan guides you to examine what works in the stories of published writers as well as your own. You will create at least five story ideas, write an entire story, and receive input from classmates and the instructor for revising and polishing. You will also get submission suggestions.

"Dressing up Your Novel for Market" One 2-hour class a week for 6 weeksHave a novel finished or in progress? Discover the steps of: polishing it for structure, style, and mechanics; writing the Synopsis, a challenge for many novelists; composing the "pitch" you give to agents and editors; how to look for agents, editors, and other publishing options.