“Miranda’s talks are filled with relevant details, tips, and ideas–as well as encouragement and affection for her fellow writers.  She is well organized and generous with her time —a great catch for any writer’s event.”
—Sue Peters, Co-Regional Advisor, SCBWI-MD/DE/WV

Just as mentors, teachers, speakers, and activists educated and inspired me on my paths in education and writing, I love fostering new voices. For me, sharing my knowledge and passion for writing and children’s literature through keynotes, workshops, and presentations is a way of giving back.

My years of training and experience as a classroom teacher and as a freelance writer and editor will bring zest and solid information to your conference or workshop attendees. I’ve spoken for groups of college graduates and teachers-in-training, aspiring authors, fair trade and green business owners, educators, librarians, and students of all ages.

Please contact me to inquire about booking fees and availability.

Visit my events page to see upcoming workshops and presentations.

A few of my past presentations/speeches/workshops:
Keynote speech – Wisconsin Writer’s Association, 2012
“Women in the Gambia” – American Association of University Women / YMCA of Greater Green Bay Luncheon, 2012
“Making a Life and a Living as a Writer” – Keynote for Wisconsin Writers’ Association, September 2013
“Revision, Polishing, and Final Touches” – WOW Picture Book Writers’ Retreat, Georgia, July 2014
“50 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Submitting Your Work” – Roundtable facilitator, Green Lake Writer’s Conference, August 2014
“Slush Booty: Treasured Tips for Smooth-Sailing Submissions” – Breakout presentation for Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators of MD/DE/WV, September 2014
“Rhythm and Rhyme: Making Your Manuscript Sing” – Workshop Intensive for Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators of MD/DE/WV, September 2014
“Picture Books for Younger AND Older Grades” – A Common-Core linked presentation for MAT Cohort, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, September 2014
“What You Know vs. What You Think You Know” – Presentation/workshop for student-writers, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, September 2014
“Get Your Grammar Groove” – Children’s Book Academy, 2013-2014
“Writing for Children and Teens” – Half-day workshop at The Mill, Appleton, WI, November 2014