Church/Public Library Speaking Engagement Themes:

God’s Plan for Families

Author Talk for Aspiring Writers

Just Write Workshop

Six Keys to Your Writing Success

Seven Keys to Unpacking Your Talents

Lesson for Children: Laughing, Singing & Friends — Growing in Faith Together

Vanessa can also center her speaking engagement around the Church/Sunday School/Library theme. 

Vanessa offers her speaking engagements free of charge to churches and libraries. However, a honorarium is always welcomed, and/or an opportunity to sell her books. Books can also be purchased in bulk (25 copies of one title) with a 10% discount!

Organizations located in Georgia, check to see if you qualify for the LEGG Grant. 

Additional options: Check out 35 Ways to Fund an Author Visit! The site is somewhat dated, but it provides great info.

*Vanessa is part of the Georgia Writers Registry (GWR). https://www.georgiawriters.org/literary-events-grant-of-georgia

Scroll down on the Georgia Writers website to learn about possible grants. (We’ve noticed that the website is not updated, and we hope the grants have not been discontinued due to a lack of funds.)

Also, to find Vanessa’s name in the Georgia Writers Registry (top menu) click on list of authors to search.

Contact Vanessa regarding her availability at vfortenberry@powerofwords.net

NOTE: The image above was from last year.