Lisa enjoys speaking at events large and small.
With a background in substitute teaching, drama, and leading Bible studies, Lisa is no stranger to speaking in front of groups. She would be happy to consider speaking at your event.
Lisa loves to encourage others to grow in their faith, and to live authentic and meaningful lives. She also enjoys helping fellow writers refine their craft.
Use the form below to contact her about your event. Any questions? Email her at: lisaebetz[at]gmail[dot]com.
Favorite Speaking Topics
Signature Talks
From Mundane to Masterpiece: Finding Contentment in your Situation
It’s easy to feel ineffective and unappreciated when we don’t have a spotlight ministry role or a flashy career. Lisa helps your audience see they are doing valuable work, even when no one notices, so they can find contentment and purpose in whatever sphere of influence God has given them for this moment.
Unburdened: From Weary to Energized through Trusting God’s Names
Our busy, modern lives leave us feeling weary, worried, and unworthy. Lisa helps your audience trust God in a deeper way, releasing their burdens to him so they can be energized to live out their God-given purpose with confidence.
Daring to be Unique in an Image-Driven World
Conforming to this world isn’t our goal. Lisa helps your group accept their true worth and overcome their fear of not fitting in, so they can embrace their God-given uniqueness and enjoy a more confident and meaningful life.
Tending to Your Creative Soul
Creative thinking is a critical life skill, but our society’s focus on productivity and success can hinder us from valuing creative activities and lead us to deplete our creative reservoirs. Learn how to overcome unhelpful mindsets and discover six ways to recharge your creative self.
Writing Topics
7 Story Blunders and the Story World Secrets to Avoid Them
Avoid these seven common writing mistakes by learning the “Story World” secrets that explain how to overcome them and craft a more satisfying story. Based on material from Wired for Story by Lisa Cron.
My Secret Tool for Building Believable Characters
The Enneagram personality type system can be a powerful tool in helping a writer craft complex, believable, and consistent characters. This talk gives a brief overview of the enneagram types plus lots of examples for applying them in fiction.
Rx for the Creative Soul: Keeping Your Creativity Reservoir Filled
Creative content is vital for thriving as a writer, but good output requires good input. Learn how to overcome writers block and avoid uninspired prose by intentionally keeping our creativity reservoirs filled and guarding against the big creativity killers.
Perfecting Your Media Pitch: How to Snag Interviews on Podcasts, Radio and More.
Learn how to promote your work through guest interviews. These strategies will help you craft an effective pitch, figure out where to send it, and sound like a pro when you’re accepted for an interview.