Speaking

Cheryl receives many invitations to present what she knows about technical and marketing communications at conferences, meetings, colleges, and universities.

  • Technical communications, such as technical writing, interviewing techniques, editing, and conceptualization and design
  • Findability, such as search engine optimization (SEO), designing usable navigation, and indexing technical and non-technical content
  • Working with contract agencies and consulting firms
  • Technical marketing communications
  • Marketing your services as a freelancer
  • Writing and editing non-technical works
  • Mental health topics based on her experiences as a caregiver

Speaking Venues

  • Professional development meetings and workshops
  • Conferences
  • Colleges and universities
  • Corporate events
  • Webinars
  • Podcasts

Upcoming Events

  • Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Cheryl will sell her books at the 2024 PNW Authors’ Bookfair at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview, WA (near Long Beach). This event is free and open to the public.
  • Tuesday, October 8, at 6-8 p.m.: Cheryl will read from The Best I Can Do at WordFest at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1428 22nd Avenue in Longview, WA. This event is free and open to the public.
  • Friday-Sunday, November 15-17: Cheryl’s books will be on sale at the Northwest Independent Writer’s Association’s table at the Portland Holiday Market at the Portland Expo Center, 10799 N Expo Road. Cheryl will be working at the table on November 17 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 23: Cheryl will sell her books at the 2024 Written in the Northwest Book Fair at the Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th Street SW in Lynnwood, WA. The event is open to the public, and there’s an admission charge.
  • Friday, February 7, 2025: Cheryl will read from The Best I Can Do at Village Books and Paper Dreams, 1200 11th Street in Bellingham, WA. This event is open to the public, and registration is required.

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