Work with Shawna

Author visits, workshops, speaking, and editorial support

From school & library events to craft-focused workshops and manuscript feedback, I offer reader- and writer-centered sessions tailored to your audience.

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Services

I offer author visits and writing-focused sessions for schools, libraries, book clubs, festivals, and community groups. Events can be tailored for children, teens, and adults, with virtual and in-person options (location dependent).

  • School & library visits (talks, readings, Q&A)
  • Writing workshops (craft, storytelling, revision)
  • Speaking engagements (writing process, publishing, storytelling)
  • Editorial services (critiques, developmental feedback, line edits)

School & Library Visits

Engaging talks, readings, and Q&A sessions tailored for students and young readers. Available for in-person or virtual events.

Writing Workshops

Interactive workshops for teens and adults covering craft, storytelling, and revision. Ideal for classrooms, clubs, and community programs.

Speaking Engagements

Author talks for festivals, conferences, and community events. Topics can include the writing process, publishing, and storytelling.

Editorial Services

Developmental feedback, line edits, and manuscript critiques to strengthen clarity, voice, and structure. Great for emerging writers.

Book Orders & Signed Copies

Shop books, workshops, and select extras—perfect for gifts, classrooms, and book clubs.

Custom Requests

Have a specific audience or theme in mind? I’m happy to discuss a tailored session or package.

Typical packages

Every event and manuscript is different—these are starting points. Final pricing depends on format, length, prep, and travel (if applicable).

Starting at $—

Visits

Reading + Q&A

Age-appropriate talk

Virtual or in-person

Optional book signing

Starting at $—

Workshops

Interactive exercises

Handouts/resources

Craft focus (choose topic)

Revision + feedback options

Starting at $—

Editorial

Manuscript critique

Developmental notes

Line edit options

Next-steps roadmap

What organizers and writers say

A few notes on what it’s like to work together.

★★★★★

“Shawna’s visit was engaging, warm, and packed with practical advice. Students left excited to read—and to write.”

Instructor speaking to adult students in a classroom

Program Coordinator

School Library

★★★★★

“The workshop was structured, interactive, and genuinely motivating. I walked away with a clear revision plan.”

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Workshop Participant

Community Writing Group

★★★★★

“Thoughtful, actionable editorial feedback that strengthened my voice without rewriting it. Exactly what I needed.”

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Emerging Author

Manuscript Critique