Presentations, Workshops, Webinars, and Podcasts

General Information

Katie Chambers presenting to an audience, she is standing and speaking while pointing to a presentation on a screen.

If you’ve ever booked a speaker, you know what a relief it is to find someone who’s both engaging and informative.

I’m that kind of speaker.

As a former English teacher—once called the best my principal had ever seen—I know how to organize complex ideas and present them with clarity. Clear, actionable content is the backbone of all my presentations.

But let’s be honest: even the most informative talk can flop if the speaker is dry or dull.

That’s where my theatre geek roots and speech-and-debate wins come in. I bring the energy. I bring the fun. I bring a deep love of teaching—and a flair for making any topic come alive.

If you want a speaker who’s dynamic, polished, and deeply practical, I’d love to chat.

To learn more about my personality, go here.

Speaking Services

My Credentials

  • Presented two online webinars for professional organizations (one for authors and one for editors)
  • Given five in-person presentations and one online presentation for editor and writer conferences
  • Featured guest interviewee on an author’s YouTube channel
  • Presented at a chapter meeting for editors.
  • Took every public speaking course available at my college and audited the same course from various teachers to learn all I could.
  • Taught English for eight years

Why I Offer This

While I love editing and running my own business, I miss the public speaking and helping people learn aspects of a teaching job. (I was an English teacher before this).

At my core, I am passionate about helping people learn and improve their life.

So I am pleased to offer speaking services (new service as of 2023) for my business, Beacon Point LLC.

Where I’ll Be in 2025

March 8: In-person presentation at the Bay to Ocean Writer’s Conference in Maryland (Beauty of Beats and Free Indirect Speech)

April 5: In-person presentation at the ACES 2025 conference in Salt Lake City (Fine-Tuning Your Editorial Processes)

April 29: Podcast guest on Dream Catchers and Eccentrics

June: Podcast guest on Book Review 101 (recorded, not posted yet)

June 6: Podcast guest on Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

July 4: Podcast guest on Online for Authors (recorded,  not posted yet)

July 7: Podcast guest on The Novelist Studio

July 14: Online presentation for Quill and Cup (Beauty of Beats and Free Indirect Speech)

August 2: Webinar for the EFA West Texas Chapter (Managing and Interacting with Clients)

September 5: EFA Virtual Conference, 1:00 pm MST (Intentional Time Management for Freelance Editors: Plan, Track, and Take Control)

September 26: Write on the Sound Conference, Pre-conference live online session, 2:00 pm MST (Beneath the Surface: Deepening Character Interiority)

October 17: In-person presentation at the LDS in Publishing, Media, and the Arts in Orem, Utah (Smart Bookkeeping for Freelancers)

Presentations and Workshops

These can be given in person or online. If you have a topic that isn’t listed here, feel free to contact me and see if it is a topic I feel I can address.

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Topics for Editors

  • Fine-Tuning Your Editorial Processes (presentation or workshop)
  • Fine-Tuning Your Email and Time Management (presentation or workshop)
  • Effective Website Content That Sells You (presentation)
  • Client Interactions and Management (presentation)
  • Tracking Key Metrics for Business Growth and Productivity (workshop)
  • Seamless Financial Management (presentation or workshop)
  • Revamping Your Website to Land More Clients (workshop)
  • Tracking Editorial Projects from Start to Finish (presentation)
  • Set and Raise Rates (workshop)
  • Content marketing (presentation or workshop)
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Topics for Authors

  • What to Expect from the Editing Process (presentation or workshop)
  • The Beauty of Beats and Free Indirect Speech (presentation or workshop)
  • Embrace Every Stage of Your Publishing Journey (presentation)
  • Revealing Character Interiority (presentation or workshop)
  • Strategies to Improve Word Choice (presentation or workshop)
  • Strategies to Improve Sentence Structure (presentation or workshop)
  • Effective Dialogue Structure: It’s All about Dem Beats and Tags (presentation or workshop)

Katie is a tech-savvy, polished presenter. I was only able to make it to one of her sessions, but I immediately wished I had been at the others. She was thorough and provided a ton of resources. Her physical handouts were relevant (and not redundant, as can sometimes be the case!) The information in her slides was also dynamic and presented well—she wasn’t just reading stuff the audience could themselves read. It was evident that she was prepared and that she cared about the topic. She was also thoughtful in answering questions at the end. Sign me up for the next one!

Amy Carbo, Client Interactions and Management Presentation

This presentation was a genuine wow factor for me. I already have a website, but was amazed at the information I did not know, and the way it should be laid out on screen for viewers. Katie was an amazing presenter and made the class not feel like a class. I really wish her class could have gone longer as the information she provided was invaluable.
Thank you, and I look forward to more classes from you!

Cheryl Maddox, Effective Website Content that Sells You

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Interested? Request a Consultation Call

To see if we’re a good fit, I need to gather some information about your needs. Then if I am available and interested, I will schedule a 30-minute consultation call that includes a discussion of the topic, expectations, and rate.

Webinars

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I give webinars in two ways:

(1) create the webinar and give you the video file to put on your website (you can opt for regular or exclusive access)

(2) be a guest speaker on a webinar hosted by your company.

If you have a topic that isn’t listed here, feel free to contact me and see if it is a topic I feel I can address.

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Topics for Editors

  • Fine-Tuning Your Editorial Process
  • Effective Website Content That Sells You
  • Use Email Templates like a Pro
  • Branding for Your Business
  • Intentional Time Management
  • Seamless Financial Management
  • Tracking Key Metrics for Business Productivity and Growth
  • Set and Raise Rates
  • How to Schedule Multiple Projects at the Same Time
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Topics for Authors

  • Dealing with a Heavily Edited Manuscript with Ease
  • Four Levels of Editing and Their Pricing Explained
  • Do I Really Need Professional Editing?
  • 10 Realistic Expectations for Working with an Editor
  • The Beauty of Beats and Free Indirect Speech
  • What to Expect from the Editing Process
  • Revealing Character Interioirty
  • Embrace Every Stage of Your Publishing Journey
  • Strategies to Improve Word Choice
  • Strategies to Improve Sentence Structure
  • Effective Dialogue Structure: It’s All about Dem Beats and Tags

It was incredibly thorough and the presenter was very clear, organized, and just overall impressive both in her presentation and in the work (tracking) she is doing. Also she was very generous. I enjoyed envisioning all the different administrative aspects that I could learn to track to improve my work as a freelancer.

Submitted in batch from EFA webinar, Tracking Metrics Webinar

Katie Chambers is a genius. The ideas and organizational tips she offered in this webinar have helped me immensely. I especially love her tracker and the tips she offered for daily planning and scheduling. Great webinar

Marcy, Fine-Tuning Your Processes webinar

Katie Chambers sitting on a sofa, holding a file and a pen, looking at the camera

Interested? Request a Consultation Call

To see if we’re a good fit, I need to gather some information about your needs. Then if I am available and interested, I will schedule a 30-minute consultation call that includes a discussion of the topic, expectations, and rate.

Podcasts

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Featured Podcast Interviews

If your podcast speaks to editors, authors, creative entrepreneurs, or moms balancing business and babies—I’m here to bring the practical magic.

I’m an organizational expert, former English teacher, and editing agency owner who helps editors run their businesses with ease and authors write with power. As the founder of Beacon Point, I lead a team of editors polishing both fiction and nonfiction, and I teach the craft of writing with the same clarity and energy that once earned me the title “best English teacher” a principal had ever seen.

After becoming a mom, I had to reimagine my career, and editing became my second act. Within three months of working with Self-Publishing School authors, I was named their top preferred editor. Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of authors sharpen their writing and bring their message to life. Whether it’s writing structure, revision strategies, character development, or crafting compelling nonfiction, I love making the writing process feel less mysterious and more empowering.

But I don’t just edit—I teach. I’ve been called the “admin queen” by editors I mentor and a “favorite conference speaker” for making business systems actually fun. I help freelance editors and creative solopreneurs streamline their workflow, manage clients with confidence, and finally stop drowning in email. I’m also a full-time mom and full-time business owner, so I speak honestly about the messy balance of running a business while raising a family, and how to build systems that support your life, not the other way around.

Your audience will walk away with practical strategies, encouragement, and a few laughs—whether they’re writers fine-tuning their craft, editors building a business, or moms just trying to do both without burning out.

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Ideas for Episode Titles/ Main Focus

  • Self-Editing Secrets: Craft Tools Every Fiction (Nonfiction) Author Should Master Before Hiring an Editor

  • Behind the Scenes of a Streamlined Editing Business: Systems, Metrics, and Processes

  • What Every Author Should Know About Working with an Editor

  • From English Teacher to Admin Queen: How to Build a Business Without a Business Degree

  • The Stay-At-Home CEO: Balancing Mom Life and a Thriving Editing Business

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Questions I’m Always Ready to Answer

  • With everything you do, how do you organize your schedule and plan what you will do each day?

  • What metrics do you track and how do they aid in business growth?

  • What inspired you to start a business and how did you manage to become the “admin queen” without any business management training?

  • What should authors look for when they are wanting to hire an editor?

  • What can an author do to ensure a good working relationship with their editor?

  • What are the most impactful writing craft tools fiction or nonfiction authors can learn to strengthen their self-editing—and potentially reduce their editing costs?

  • How can editors (or any freelancers) avoid burnout while juggling multiple projects, clients, and business tasks?

  • What systems or tools have made the biggest difference in how efficiently you run your business?

  • What advice do you have for moms who want to build a business from home but feel overwhelmed by the juggle?

  • What are your top tips for time and email management?

Katie is a wonderful guest who gave amazing, actionable tips for my listeners. This will be an episode listened to over and over as authors learn how to polish their manuscripts!

Teri M Brown, Online for Authors podcast

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Interested? Request Katie as a Podcast Guest

Let me know about your podcast, what you would most like me to talk about, and the link to schedule the interview or pre-interview if needed. If I feel I will be a good fit for your show, I will let you know and will schedule the interview.

Testimonials

Amazing information!!! It actually went above my expectations.I loved the clarity, the tools, and the prospect of making a difficult task doable.

Submitted in anonymous batch from EFA, Tracking Metrics Webinar (online webinar)

I love your energy! Your love for what you do shines through. I wish we had more time just to continue to learn more from you. Thank you!

Stephanie Wheeless, Effective Website Content Presentation (in-person presentation)

KATIE IS AN EXCELLENT GUEST, A GREAT SPEAKER, AND SHE SHARED LOTS OF USEFUL INFORMATION.

Paul Trammell, Dream Chasers and Eccentrics podcast

I walked away with six pages of notes and a pain in my stomach from laughing so hard. Katie is funny and knowledgeable.

Submitted in anonymous batch from EFA, Client Interactions and Management Presentation (in-person presentation)

Katie’s presentation on client interactions and management was excellent. She covered a lot of ground in a down-to-earth and engaging way. The four pages of notes I took and the handouts I downloaded afterward provided a solid base for reworking and improving my processes for onboarding, working with, and following up with clients. There was a good balance between high level objectives and detailed examples, which was helpful for applying the ideas to my own business.

Angie McCauley, Client Interactions & Management Presentation (in-person presentation)

This guest was absolutely brilliant on this episode! Her expertise came through in every answer, and she made complex ideas easy to follow. I loved her practical approach and the actionable advice she shared.

Danielle Hutchinson, Authors on a Mission podcast

The content was engaging and I liked the pace at which the presenter presented with. The information was valuable and I enjoyed having a deeper look at a piece of creating literature that I encounter all of the time. Wonderful job overall!

Katelin Ralenkotter, Beauty of Beats and Free Indirect Speech (online webinar)

The speaker had great energy, and a good sense of humour. Her presentation style was personable and relaxed while remaining professional. I would attend other sessions by this presenter.

Submitted in anonymous batch from ACES, Effective Website Content That Sells You (in-person presentation)

Katie only knows one way to do things .. with her full heart and successfully. That is her resume and her love of the written word exudes from all she does .. wonderful story .. better guest .. tune in.

Joe Dimino, Famous Interviews podcast

Katie ran an amazing workshop on revamping websites. Not only was she giving critical information, but she also helped apply her teachings as she assisted and critiqued each person around the room. Her upbeat attitude kept my excitement going the entire time, even during the stretches of individual work. Katie certainly knows what she’s talking about, and her help and guidance were invaluable to my website.

Jeanette Smith, Revamping Website Workshop (in-person workshop)

I work on my own, and I have my own way of doing things (some deliberate, some just happened along the way). It is very helpful to see how someone else handles work flow, troubleshoots issues we all have, talks about what works (and doesn’t). I thought this was a great subject that got me to rethink some of what I do and take it to the next level. Great for people starting out, too. Katie was generous with the details, and I appreciate the time/effort she saved me by making the necessary tasks more efficient. Thank you! Webinars like this one are what keep me happily renewing membership and recommending EFA to new editors and my colleagues.

Submitted in anonymous batch from EFA, Tracking Metrics Webinar (online webinar)

Speaker provided specific examples and tips that are not common advice, and they are so applicable. Thank you!

Submitted in anonymous batch from ACES, Effective Website Content That Sells You (in-person presentation)

So much great information here. I loved Katie’s distinction between systems and processes and how that plays out for all the aspects of admin and management. I made three pages of notes, and there’s also a huge list of resources to explore. It’s also great to hear how others approach their business and planning, and it’s enabled me to reflect and see what I’m doing well and where I can make adjustments. I’ll be looking up more from Beacon Point soon!

Sam, Fine-Tuning Your Processes (online webinar)

I hadn’t planned on attending this session (doors had closed on the other ones) but found it surprisingly informative. Speaker was dynamic and knew her stuff. I liked that she moved around and didn’t just stand behind a podium. Well done!

Submitted in anonymous batch from ACES, Effective Website Content That Sells You (in-person presentation)

Katie is an engaging and dynamic speaker. The content was very helpful, particularly the FIS. I was able to apply it immediately to a chapter I’m editing in my book.

Kimberly, Beauty of Beats and Free Indirect Speech (in-person presentation)