Debra L. Butterfield is an everyday approachable woman with a passion to help others achieve their dreams. She is delighted to speak at your conference or organization on any of the topics listed below. If you’re interested in a topic not listed here, give those details in the form below and Debra will contact you.
Writer’s Topics:
5 Questions to Ask an Editor Before Signing Your Contract
Hiring a professional editor represents the biggest investment you’ll make in your book, so you want to get it right. These 5 questions will ease your mind and help you determine if you’ve got the right editor for your job.
Taking the Scary Out of Working with Editors
Say the word editor and writers weep and gnash their teeth. They’d rather have a root canal. This workshop covers hiring an editor, the job of an editor, ways the writer can help the editor, and the writer’s choices in those edits. Working with both freelance and publishing house editors is discussed.
3 Steps to Put the Fact into Fiction (& Nonfiction)
Readers can spot factual errors in your story quicker than you can say boo. That’s why doing your research is important. Workshop attendees will learn the where, what, and how to research, as well as getting permissions to quote.
3 Steps to Construct Characters Your Readers Will Love
Characters that captivate the reader are essential to all good novels. This workshop discusses a 3-step method to build your characters as well as utilizing elements outside the norm such as cultural communication differences and temperament devices like Myers-Briggs and Keirsey. Then putting it all together into a character profile as a guiding document while writing.
How to Determine the Best POV for Your Story
The best POV for a story isn’t always your main character. And it isn’t just about using first, second, or third person. Debra examines the basics of POV, what a writer needs to consider before starting, how each character’s POV affects the story that gets told, and what to do if you get stuck deciding.
Building Your Novel: Plot, Scene, and Sequel
Attendees will learn about the elements of plot, scenes, sequels (not book sequels), what each needs to contain, and how to fit them together to create a compelling novel.
Women’s Topics:
Debra is well acquainted with heartache. She has battled chronic illness, depression, fear, and panic attacks, and she has persevered to bring her family through the trauma of sexual abuse against her daughter. These experiences have made Debra passionate about helping women overcome life’s struggles and lead a victorious life.
Her compassion and experience permeate her messages and bring the hope, healing, and encouragement she found in God to overcome life’s struggles and reach for her dreams. Audiences find her candor refreshing and practical.
Being Assured of God’s Love
Many women struggle with believing they are loved. Today’s society and past events hinder them from walking in the freedom God has for them. Women will learn how to look at their experiences, memories, and beliefs to discover the lies they believe; where their true value lies; and how to overcome their doubts and to step out in boldness to be the woman God created them to be.
What Forgiveness Truly Is and How to Do It
God has commanded us to forgive, but does forgiveness seem like an impossible task? Learn what forgiveness is and isn’t, how unforgiveness feeds bitterness, and discover how to forgive what appears unforgivable.
Conquering the Enemy & Winning the Battle
We all face struggles, some not-so-difficult and others traumatic. This workshop covers the power & authority Christ has given believers and how to utilize it.
Don’t see what you need? Debra can develop a presentation specific to your needs.
Price varies with event and location. To book Debra for your event, fill out the form below.