Leslie Adkins: services

Editing and Critiquing Services
Need outside feedback on your work in progress? Leslie will edit and/or critique portions of fiction manuscripts for an hourly fee. Contact lesliejadkins@msn.com for more details.

Workshop and Seminar Presentations
Leslie is a well-received speaker around the Pacific Northwest. She is available to speak to your group or at your conference or workshop on the following topics:

Anyone Can Write Fiction (Beginning Fiction Writing )
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
Organizing a Writing Group
Writing Great Dialogue
Business Writing Basics
Introduction to Mystery Writing
Basic Grammar Review
Survival Skills for Writers
Confessions of a Contest Judge
Goal Setting
Marketing Your Fiction
Survival Skills for Single Parents
Collaging Your Goals
Journaling for Better Health
Fundraising for Small Non-Profits

Launch Your Critique Group
Get your group off to a positive start. Leslie will facilitate the first two sessions. In the initial meeting, will offer basic instructions for running a successful Critique Group. The group will decide on meeting format and length, basic group rules, and general housekeeping issues. At the second meeting, Leslie will conduct a model session, which will include manuscript evaluations to prepare the group to work on their own. Fee: $50.00, payable at the first session.

Fees are negotiated on a case-by-case basis. For more details on a particular workshop or to book a speaking engagement, contact lesliejadkins@msn.com.

Special Event Services
Leslie is available to speak with your group about special event planning topics. In addition, event planning consultations are also available. Contact lesliejadkins@msn.com to discuss your needs.

Leslie Adkins has over 15 years of administrative experience. She has a diverse special event planning background-- from volunteer work with educational conferences to corporate training programs and charity fund-raising events. She brings her organizational expertise and fun attitude to her consulting.

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