Finding My Voice

Growing up I didn’t have a voice.

I observed the world around me and didn’t feel it would welcome what I had to say, so I stood silent, watching others be self expressed and wishing I had the courage (or at least an invitation) to belong and be heard.  I didn’t feel welcomed or valued or important enough to share everything that was going on inside of me or the insights I had about the world and life. And as an observer or people, I had a lot of insights.

First my diary and journal, then my writing became my only outlet for being heard. I believe that’s why I’m a writer today. However, if my passion is to inspire others in their writing dreams and to help others see the possibilities in their lives— possibilities beyond their wildest imaginations (and writers have big imaginations,) I couldn’t stay silent and hide behind a computer screen. I needed to get out with those I wanted to inspire. And speak.

Most of the time I feel inadequate when I stand before a group anxiously waiting to hear what words of wisdom I have to share to take their life and dreams to the next level. What could I possibly say when I’m on a similar journey? But when I lose myself and instead, focus not on my fears and what I haven’t accomplished, but on what I have to offer, when I focus on why I’m speaking and who I’m speaking to, then all those worries go away, and I’m able to give my very best to those who are willing to receive it.

On this page you will find:

• Why I speak
• Where I’ve spoken
• Calendar of speaking engagements
• Most popular topics
• Endorsements 
• Listen to me speak
• Schedule me to speak

To schedule Gina to speak, email gina@ginaconroy.com

Where I’ve Spoken

• Tulsa Homeschool Convention
• Experience Writing Conference
• Successful Writer’s Conference
• FCW, Fellowship of Christian Writers
• WIN-Tulsa, Writers of Inspirational Novels
• DFW, Dallas Ready Writers
• ACFW, American Christian Fiction Writers National Chapter
• OKC Christian Fiction Writers

Speaking Topics

I speak on topics related to writing, pursuing your dream, and creating possibilities in life. I will design a presentation that meets your group’s specific needs. My goal is to deliver a talk that will touch, move, and inspire those listening to take action whether it’s to become a better writer or taking the next step in their dream. ct line, and we will design a program to meet your needs.

The following is a list of my most popular topics. Please note they can be customized from a 45 minute presentation to three hours and in some cases a half to full day seminar. Please email me for more information. If you don’t see a topic here that works for your event, email gina@ginaconroy.com and put “SPEAKING” in the subject.

Writing

• Cutting the Fat From Your WIP: Editing for word count
• Common Mistakes New (or Teen) Writers Makes
• Sweet Emotions: How to Transport the Reader into the Story using Emotions
• Taking the Suspense Out of Mystery Writing

Encouragement

• 3 Secrets to Getting Published
• Fall in Love with Writing all Over Again
• Leave a Legacy Through Your Memoir
• Dare to Dream
• Love the Life You’re Living
• Your Life is Full of Possibilities: Finding the Purpose in Your Life

Homeschooling

• Release the Writing Teacher in You! From Tears to Cheers (for parents)
• Creative Writing for School and Life: The Whys and Hows of Making your Words Work for You

Endorsements

Gina Conroy is an excellent public speaker and highly knowledgeable in the area of online marketing. She does her homework and presents an interesting and practical program. – Vickie McDonough, best selling author

Gina Conroy brought a very interesting and helpful workshop about marketing to DFW Ready Writers. Several people mentioned how much it helped them. – Lena Nelson Dooley, best-selling author

Calendar

November 2021
Fellowship of Christian Writers
Parents on a Mission/SWAP meet with Fitness Coach Gina Conroy

OCTOBER 2016

Fellowship of Christian Writers
Tuesday, October 11th 7p

Tulsa Nightwriters
Tuesday, October 18th 7p

Write Well, Sell Well Conference
Teen Track featuring “Release the Novel in You!”
October 22, 2016
Crossings Community Center : 10255 N. Pennsylvania, The Village, OK 73120
http://writewellsellwellokc.com/

NOVEMBER 2016

1 Day Workshop Release the Novel in You! (Teens thru Adults)
November 12, 2016 10 am – 4p
The Phoenix Coffee House: 1302 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74120
Call The Phoenix (918) 728-7828 or gina(at)ginaconroy(dot)com to register 

The Tulsa Homeschool Expo 2016
June 24, 2:30p Release the Writing Teacher in You! From Tears to Cheers (for parents)
 June 25th, 10:30p  Creative Writing for School and Life: The Whys and Hows of Making your Words Work for You

Successful Writer Conference
September 23-24, 2016
Broken Arrow, OK