Linore Rose Burkard delights in bringing messages of hope and healing, sometimes incorporating themes based on her own experiences or of characters in her books. She is availabe to speak at:
--Keynotes
--Christmas Gatherings
--Mother and Daughter Banquets
--Women's Meetings
--Women's or Teen Retreats
--Teas
--Conferences
or --Motivational Talks
Linore is also available to teach or speak to Writers' Groups, Book Clubs, other reader groups, Historical Societies, and at Writing Conferences, libraries and other events. To request Linore for a speaking engagement, contact her at: Linore@LinoreRoseBurkard.com If you are interested in a topic but need more information, you may request a brief outline from Linore.

To suggest a topic, please send your email ahead of time, detailing the topic and who the audience will be.


Speaking Topics:

The Influence of One Good Woman
The influence of one good woman can change the world. In this talk for women's groups or Mother's Day events, Linore shows the profound difference the influence of one good woman makes in a life. With a catchy blend of stories, humor and anecdotes, Linore will demonstrate the awesome power of encouragement and show ladies how to be that ONE GOOD WOMAN in their sphere of influence.

Overcoming Sexual Sin and Mistakes in a Sin-Stained World
Using stories from her own life as well as that of others, Linore shows that no past sin of abuse or even mistakes in judgment should continue to hold power over the life of a believer. Demonstrating that purity before, and fidelity after, marriage is the best choice, Linore will leave her audience inspired to guard the gift of their sexuality in the Light of God's Word.

The Authorship of God
In this presentation Linore demonstrates how authors, in effect, must "play God" with the lives of their characters, revealing insights that highlight how God is the author and finisher of our faith. Using knowledge gleaned from her own writing experiences, she will both soothe and challenge audiences with the idea that God has a unique story for everyone to live, and that being faithful to the calling of that story is what makes for a fulfilling life. Living out one's story, no matter what the circumstances, can be done gracefully and with incredible satisfaction when we recognize the motives of our Maker.

How to Market Your Book For Online Success

Linore explains how to set up a new book launch that will make a palpable splash on the web and position an author to sell books in ways they never thought possible. She'll explain exactly how to find your audience, how to contact them and establish expert status; how to reach new readers; increase page rankings and overall visibility. This workshop can help new authors or established ones, new releases or back list titles. Have you been trying to move books online but feeling overwhelmed? Let Linore show you where to invest your energies and time to get the "biggest bang for the buck." You'll also learn the REAL way to make the best use of social media.

The Faith of Jane Austen
A Revealing, refreshing look at Jane's upbringing, background, and the Church of her day. With an engaging and fun-filled PowerPoint presentation, Linore will reveal facts about the faith behind Jane's books, and the church behind that faith.

Building Believable Characters
Have you struggled to write characters with depth, realism, and individuality? In this class, Linore will share her techniques for bringing life into characters, with an emphasis on writing the Christian character. Many writers end up with a preachy or cardboard protagonist in their books when they really want a breathing, vital Christian who can share his or her faith without turning off the reader. Linore will demonstrate how to avoid preaching while sharing your faith.

A Regency-Style Tea
Get your girlfriends together and go back in time to experience an authentic Regency-style tea. Linore will delight your group with interesting facts, food, recipes, and games. Release your inner Jane Austen dreams during this fun event.

How to Get the Platform of a Pro
In this workshop for new to intermediate writers, Linore explains what platform is, why we need it, and how to build one. She teaches 15 hands-on ways to construct an author platform, and also tells you how "to fake it until you make it." Before she's done, you'll find out how to impress an agent, editor or publisher and get the platform of a pro!

Self Publishing: Should I or Shouldn't I?
Linore started her career as a self-published author and learned a lot in the process. She'll give you the real scoop on the pros and cons or ups and downs of self-publishing. Is self-publishing for everyone? If not, who is it best for? What can a self-published author expect to encounter from the industry? By the time this workshop is over, you'll know whether or not self-pubbing is for you--and why or why not.

You CAN Write a Novel!
How come some writers manage to complete novels while others seem to spend a lifetime trying or hoping to? Let Linore explain how you can manage your time, talent, strengths--and even your weaknesses!--to write the book on your heart. Discover the blocks that REALLY stop people from achieving this goal and how you can avoid them. Writing a book is not a deep, dark mystery that only a few can tackle. You CAN write a book, and Linore can help you learn how.

How to Do a Virtual BLOG TOUR of Your Book
How to find blogs, contact bloggers, schedule the event, what to post, essential things to include, and MORE.

What People Are Saying About Linore's Workshops:

What a great informative speaker you are! I learned so much from you when you spoke to our group in June--everyone who writes or wants to write should hear you speak. You are not only informative but encouraging as well! Kathryn Neff Perry


for anyone who has attended Linore's teaching [or who would like to] she is GREAT. I'm reading her handouts from Y-City Writer's Conf for the 4th time and I still marvel at her incredible resources. (She)is AWESOME!
Tiffany Colter, The Writing Career Coach



I want you to know how much I enjoyed your lecture. You truly patched up the holes for me in regard to Jane’s clergy characters always being such bumbling idiots, or insincere and mean-spirited. That always bothered me, because I know I had read that she was a religious person, and I wondered why she would portray religion in such a negative light. It is a breath of fresh air to have a religious view on Jane Austen, instead of an irreligious feminist one; which is too prevalent, in my opinion; so thank you for promoting that! Cynthia Beaver, Member of JASNA


Dear Linore, Just a note to tell you how much I enjoyed hearing you speak at our meeting last night.Your insights and perspective on writing were so interesting that I learned alot. I loved that your purpose for writing is to touch hearts and change lives - the very words I pray often over my own scribblings! I felt connected to you from that point on!...Thank you for your time and for sowing into our lives. May yours be blessed abundantly as a result of the seeds of hope and inspiration you planted in ours!
Elaine Bridge, Writer's Group Member



What a blessing! Thank you for sharing your writing journey with us. The story of how the editor at Harvest House discovered you (because of your web presence)and which led to your multi-book contract SO inspired me. It's like a writing "Cinderella story"! I'm sure other writers would be inspired by it as well. Thank you for being truly inspirational. Blessings!
Tammy Ector Fisse



Linore, Thank you for facilitating an outstanding class. I wish you the very best."
Rosemary Letson,Loop Moderator, Regency Academe,
The Beau Monde Chapter of the RWA



"Excellent advice on marketing"
Lynda Schab, in The Examiner.Com


"I can see why you are successful with your marketing techniques. You are one of the nicest people I have met in cyberspace. All the best, Rosemary"



Wow, Linore!!! I am a fellow CAN author and feel like I learned more than I have in months from your one email on how to do blog tours...I am putting this in my file and will start working on contacts, etc...what I love is that you gave practical and tangible steps!!!!!!!! I feel like I have been working through murky fog in the realm of marketing!!! Thank you for clearing some of it away!~ THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Becky Harling, International Author/Speaker
www.beckyharling.com


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JOIN LINORE AT GREATER HARVEST WORKSHOPS
Check our schedule at Greater Harvest Workshops to see where Linore will be teaching next. With the collective wisdom of experienced, successful authors, Greater Harvest offers the know-how and shortcuts to move you forward with your God given gift of using words. If you have ever felt the call to write, lead, or speak, Greater Harvest Workshops will encourage you.

UPCOMING: A Day For Writers with Greater Harvest Workshops
Author Donna Shepherd and I, along with the Dayton Christian Scribes, present the next day of workshops in the Dayton/Cincy, OH area. To see the schedule of workshops, list of speakers, and how to register, hop over to the Greater Harvest website and get on the mailing list while you're there. You'll be automatically notified of upcoming events.

What People Are Saying About Greater Harvest Workshops:

This was so wonderful, I can't wait for the next one! :)
Nicole Pellin Halloran, via Facebook


I wanted to thank you for presenting such great workshops on Saturday. It was a pleasure to meet you and I learned much!
Workshop Participant

(See the Greater Harvest Website for lots more of what people are saying about the workshops!)