Invite

The best part of being an author is getting to meet others who believe in the power of story. I’d love to join you in person or virtually for a:

  • Writing Workshop

  • Women’s Event

  • Literary Event

  • Book Club Gathering

  • School Group Event

  • Church or Non-Profit Event

  • Podcast, Media Interview, Blog Post, etc.

WHAT ARE ATTENDEES SAYING? 

“I had the privilege of attending a Five Key Elements of Story class taught by Julie Cantrell. It's hard to imagine anyone being more passionate, patient, or authentic about the craft of writing. She is first and foremost a storyteller, and with her southern generosity, delivered to us countless tools to empower our writing efforts. She had me laughing, crying, writing, reflecting, and feeling like an author! I can't wait to work with her again!”
— Antonia Deignan, memoirist, Underwater Daughter

“Julie’s gift for storytelling brings you immediately into her world, making you feel you’ve known her your whole life, or certainly would want to. Her captivating introduction readies you for what comes next. In the class I took with Julie, what came next was a challenge to rewrite a familiar story/scene from a different POV, creating a unique opportunity for empathy and healing. This important exercise has now become part of my writing style and I’m a better writer for it.”
— Melissa Giberson, memoirist, Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife

“Julie was a guest speaker in my memoir class. I was so enriched by her 30 minutes of sharing that I sought her out as a mentor. Julie is not only a great teacher, editor, and coach, she is a unique blend of empathy, honesty, accountability, and inspiration. I am so grateful to have found her.”
— Debi Key, memoirist

“Julie was fabulous—very helpful, thoughtful, gracious. For a first-time presenter at this conference, she was a total pro.”
— Anonymous attendee survey feedback from Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop

“Julie started the day off with warmth, encouragement, and joy! Would totally take a workshop from her again!”
— Anonymous attendee survey feedback from Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop

“Julie did a great job with the audience. She was very informative and generous with her comments and the class loved her.”
— Anonymous attendee survey feedback from Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop

“Our book club was already in love with Julie’s books when we met her at the Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend. After getting to know this kind, intelligent, fun, giving soul we asked her to speak to our entire group.  She is so supportive of her readers and has visited our group to speak about her novels, Perennials, Crescendo and The Feathered Bone.  We can’t wait until her next novel!!!”

— Ginger Smith, Pulpwood Queens of Houston, Texas